On this edition of Rise Up Radio:

• Rise Up Radio recaps the biggest stories of 2008, including: Sean Bell acquittals, President- Elect Barack Obama, possible New York Senate seat filler, Caroline Kennedy, and more!
  
• On this last show of the year, we celebrate the upcoming 205th year of Haitian Independence (January 1st). Hard Hittin Harry is truly the hardest working DJ in New York, having DJ'ed for the Fugees and been featured on BET and other media outlets. We are also joined by Earthman, a dynamic house music veteran that is the front man for The Earthman Experience. Together, they manage to blend house, afro-beat, haitian music, hip-hop, and spoken word with their multi-talented bandmates.
  
• Harry and Earthman talk about what Haitian Independence means to them and how to help Haiti continue growing as a nation. They give us a taste of the interactive, global, energetic music of their group The Earthman Experience from Joe's Pub in NYC!
  
• Download the show to hear Earthman sing "Prie - Pray", LIVE on Rise Up Radio!!
  

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On this edition of Rise Up Radio:

• In news, we discussed the current state of India and what can be expected in the near future of the President-Elect, Barack Obama.
• Caktuz Tree & Nikki Blaze broke through a brand new song "Slow Burn" and discussed their future plans in their artistic/musical endeavors. Nikki Blaze described the details on her personal work with kids in England, through the use of Hip Hop.
  
• The A-Alikes expounded on the details of their upcoming film, "The Ballot or The Bullet", featuring Immortal Technique, Chuck D, Poppa Wu, Dead Prez, Green Party Vice-Presidential Canidate, Rosa Clemente and others. They also revealed information of their new limited edition CD, "The Hustler and The Hunted Pt. 2" featuring Dead Prez, Immortal Technique and others. And news about their untitled sophomore double album, featuring the likes of Dead Prez, Mos Def and others from the RBG Family.

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On this edition of Rise Up Radio:

• In this weeks news; we discuss the terrorist attacks in Mumbai and ask: "What makes a terrorist a terrorist?"; locally Black Friday takes on another meaning when bargain hungry shoppers in Valley Stream, Long Island trample a Walmart employee to death and cause an 8 month pregnant woman to miscarry; New HIV drugs are reputed to prevent the diseases advancement to AIDS, but will these drugs help the people in poor communities that need them?
• Rise Up Radio is honored to welcome Tiffany Wright, an ex- Bloods gang member and former sexually exploited young woman. Currently she devotes herself to raising awareness around New York City about the affects that sexual exploitation and street activities can have on a young person. Working with Girls Educational and Mentoring Services allows her to help prevent young people from walking the same path she walked.
• LISTEN the show right here to hear her first-hand account from regular teen to gang member to sex worker and life now as an empowered woman, mother, and teacher!
  

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On this edition of Rise Up Radio:

• Tonight we're in studio with the artists of Fresh Roasted 2: Reggae Mash UP! Get to know, Kojo, Solomon Jazz, and Younglao before the show and behind the scenes as they talk about their unique styles and sounds!
• We have not one but TWO DJ's, check out snippets of mixes by DJ G'Real and RIK ROK during the show!
• CLICK on the fliers for more info and videos of each artist. In case you didn't know, this event is hosted by Rise Up Radio Hosts, Tasty and Digo in support of Rise Up Radio!!

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On this edition of Rise Up Radio:

• In news this week; Obama insiders say Hillary Clinton may be chosen as Secretary of State, Obama gives his campaign workers an extra month's pay for their dedication; foreign officials have conflicting statements and advice for our new President- Elect.
• Liza Rios, filmmaker, writer and wife of Big Pun, remembers the Bronx rapper with Rise Up Radio. She tells us about his beginnings, his battle with depression, and insight to his writing style. Liza also shares why she came forward with the domestic violence issues in her household, in her documentary: "Still Not a Player".
  
• New school rapper, Homeboy Sandman talks about Pun's influence in his rap and what he means to other young artist of today.
• Download the show for classic Big Pun hits and a special joint from Homeboy Sandman!!
  

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On this edition of Rise Up Radio:

• In this weeks news; the "blue wall of silence" breaks down with a transit cop testifying that he witnessed another police officer possibly sodomizing a victim; Mayor Bloomberg wants to tax plastic bags and build only two new high schools despite 59% of high schools being overcrowded; Immortal technique and Ralph Nader both pen open letters to Barack Obama.
  
• We celebrate President Elect Barack Obama's White House win with conversation from the Rise Up Radio Collective and some hardworking young black men.
• Recording artist and entrepreneur, Cactuz Tree and musician, Kojo discuss the reaction after the election, the possible ramification of Obama's historical win, and more!
  

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On this SPECIAL edition of Rise Up Radio:

• We bring you a 2 hour Live Broadcast of "The Last Great Debate: Young Black Republicans vs. Young Black Democrats". Both sides are representing what it means to be Black in a specific political party and tonight they tackle issues such as: education, foreign policy, the economy, each candidates ability to lead America, and more!!
• For the Democratic Party:

Digo: Rise Up Radio's own co-host, Julliard trained musician, activist, educator
and community leader. He has worked with New York at Risk, Blackout Arts Collective, Youth Ventures, and the New York City Public School System.

Brandon Woods: Univeristy of Virginia gradute with a B.A in Foreign Affairs,
Captain in the U.S. Army in Military Intelligence during Iraqi Freedom, and has
given commentary on CNN's "The Situation Room".

• For the Republicans:

Brandon Brice: Howard University Graduate,active member of Republicans
for Black Empowerment, and an active blogger and spokesman for hiphoprepublican.com.

Lenny McAllister: Political commentator for Fox Charlottes News Rising in
North Carolina. He is also a contributor to AOL Black Voices,
hiphoprepublicans.com, rushmore drive, and other websites and news outlets.

• Moderated by Chloe Hilliard, staff writer for The Village Voice, former news editor of The Source Magazine, and creator of Journalisticks.com.
  

Click below to listen to the INTENSE debate featuring YOUR calls!

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