What Popular Culture Can Teach Us About Power and Resistance W/ Dr. Nicholas Baham III

This week on The Disinfo Detox, host Nolan Higdon sits down with Nicholas Baham III—professor of Ethnic Studies at California State University East Bay, author, and co-host of The People’s Detective podcast—to explore the power of art and popular culture as forms of political resistance. From jazz to hip-hop, film to literature, artists have long challenged systems of corruption, censorship, and inequality. Baham highlights why Oakland has been such a vital setting for cultural resistance and what these stories reveal about the failures of mainstream news.👉 How art and popular culture serve as weapons of resistance👉 The overlooked history of artists confronting political corruption👉 Why Oakland matters as a cultural and political epicenter👉 What censored or ignored stories reveal about the media landscapeIf you care about the intersection of culture, politics, and resistance—and how art can tell truths the news won’t—this conversation is a must-watch.📢 Support the show & join the conversation:🧠 Subscribe to our Substacks for exclusive essays & media critiques:Nolan Higdon: https://nolanhigdon.substack.com/Sydney Sullivan: https://substack.com/@sydneysullivanphd💥 JOIN the Detox crew on Patreon for exclusive content, essays, and annual consultations:👉 https://patreon.com/disinfodetox✅ Don’t forget to:👍 Like💬 Comment🔁 Share🔔 Subscribe & hit the bell to stay informed (and detoxed) every week!