Episode 288, June 27, 2026 - "Fear Not of Man." – Mos Def
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This episode discusses the theme of not fearing man and the loss of power over individuals.
Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Rational Black Thought, the podcast where we examine politics, religion, culture, and power from a Black, secular, skeptical, and uncompromising perspective. I am your host, the Neo Griot. This week's episode is titled "Fear Not of Man," from Mos Def. The lyric is simple: "Fear not of men because men must die. Mind over matter and soul before flesh." That is not an invitation to reckless bravado. It is a reminder that power loses its ability to control you once ...
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