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King Hippo @hippohq.bsky.social · 1d

Come hear a story or two and a lot of fuckin beats !!

International Anthem @intlanthem.bsky.social · 2d

Next Tuesday at Pilsen’s 606 Records, Makaya McCraven performs LIVE in-store, plus a special advance listening of his new 2xLP OFF THE RECORD and more with DJs @hippohq.bsky.social and Mano.

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King Hippo @hippohq.bsky.social · 7d

Setting the vibe for a legend ..
please join us!!
TICKETS: shorturl.at/XXozG

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King Hippo @hippohq.bsky.social · 10d

I’ll be blasting these unreleased and freshly stamped pieces of wax along with other adventurous autumnal audio selections for you and the fire around your heart ❤️‍🔥

LINK: linktr.ee/hippohq

King Hippo @hippohq.bsky.social · 10d

I have the tremendous honor of opening for the LEGENDARY 𝗝𝗲𝗳𝗳 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹𝘀' *𝗧𝗢𝗠𝗢𝗥𝗥𝗢𝗪 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗛𝗔𝗥𝗩𝗘𝗦𝗧* this Sunday at the Metro✨ come thru and vibe with us ✨

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King Hippo @hippohq.bsky.social · 15d

Rest in peace <3
www.npr.org/2025/09/26/g...

Assata Shakur, a fugitive Black militant sought by the U.S. since 1979, dies in Cuba

Assata Shakur, a Black liberation activist who was given political asylum in Cuba after her 1979 escape from a U.S. prison, has died. Officials in New Jersey, where Shakur had been arrested, convicted...

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Leor Galil @imleor.bsky.social · 21d

“Freedom of speech” is good, no not like that

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · 21d

Meet the Press put together a clip of Trump vowing in January to "bring back free speech to America," followed by him saying last Friday that negative coverage of him is "no longer free speech"

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International Anthem @intlanthem.bsky.social · 22d

𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗡 𝗕𝗔𝗖𝗞 to our monthly residency on Worldwide FM – bka – 𝐅𝐎𝐑 𝐅𝐎𝐋𝐊𝐒: 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐧𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐈𝐑𝐋. This month we hear from our brothers 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗹𝗼𝘀 𝗡𝗶ñ𝗼 and @hippohq.bsky.social who share music from their home cities of Los Angeles and Chicago.

LINK: tinyurl.com/4c9kfkhs 📡✨

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Democracy Now! @democracynow.org · 23d

Israeli Far-Right Minister Smotrich Calls Gaza Strip a “Real Estate Bonanza”

Israel's far-right minister Bezalel Smotrich on Wednesday called the Gaza Strip a “real estate bonanza” and said that “a business plan is on President Trump's table.” He also added, “We've done the demolition phase. Now we need to build.”

www.democracynow.org

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King Hippo @hippohq.bsky.social · 23d

LISTEN BACK: worldwidefm.net/episode/for-...

For Folks: International Anthem IRL w/ Carlos Niño & King Hippo | WorldwideFM

An award winning radio station with a global audience

worldwidefm.net

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The TRiiBE @thetriibe.com · 26d

The shift from protesting in downtown Chicago to taking their voice directly to the federal agents is something organizers had to do.

“Some of the most impactful things that I’ve seen are rapid response teams going directly to the sites where ICE is showing up.”

thetriibe.com/2025/09/what...

What tactics are being used to fight back against increased ICE activity in the Chicagoland area? • The TRiiBE

Organizers speak on the way communities are showing up to protect one another.

thetriibe.com

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NPR @npr.org · 26d

The report issued Tuesday by experts commissioned by the United Nations' Human Rights Council calls on the international community to end the genocide and take steps to punish those responsible.

A UN inquiry accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza, joining a rising chorus

The report issued Tuesday by experts commissioned by the United Nations' Human Rights Council calls on the international community to end the genocide and take steps to punish those responsible.

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Democracy Now! @democracynow.org · 26d

U.S. Acts as “Judge, Jury & Executioner” in Venezuelan Boat Strikes, Killing at Least 14 https://www.democracynow.org/2025/9/16/venezuela_miguel_tinker_salas

U.S. Acts as “Judge, Jury & Executioner” in Venezuelan Boat Strikes, Killing at Least 14

On Monday, President Trump announced the U.S. bombed a boat in international waters, killing three people. The attack was the second to target what the Trump administration claims are drug smugglers f...

www.democracynow.org

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King Hippo @hippohq.bsky.social · 26d

Carlos and I rockin after the big boss GP on Thursday ..
TUNE IN: tinyurl.com/4c9kfkhs

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King Hippo @hippohq.bsky.social · Sep 10

How do we not know we live in complete insanity?

The school shooting industry is worth billions — and it keeps growing

The effort to keep schools safe from mass shooters has ballooned into a multibillion-dollar industry. Companies are selling school districts assurance with high-tech products.

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King Hippo @hippohq.bsky.social · Aug 31

"...to learn a lot of different strange ways..."

I Ask The Question, by Margeeah

from the album Looking For Love

frederiksbergrecords.bandcamp.com

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Mark Frost @markfrost.bsky.social · Aug 31

Can’t even lie with a straight face since she’s incapable of moving most of her facial muscles anyway.

Aaron Rupar @atrupar.com · Aug 31

Kristi Noem: "I do know that LA wouldn't be standing today if President Trump hadn't taken action."

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King Hippo @hippohq.bsky.social · Aug 28

Back behind the bar at Parachute this Friday and playing records under the rising moon.
Please join me ✨

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NPR @npr.org · Aug 28

Foreign doctors have been serving as medical volunteers, but must be approved by Israel to enter Gaza. The World Health Organization says denial rates have increased by 50% since March.

Israel increasingly bars foreign doctors who want to volunteer in Gaza

Foreign doctors have been serving as medical volunteers, but must be approved by Israel to enter Gaza. The World Health Organization says denial rates have increased by 50% since March.

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International Anthem @intlanthem.bsky.social · Aug 28

𝗝𝗲𝗳𝗳 𝗣𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿 is the feature of the newest edition of @wejazzhelsinki.bsky.social ✨ With an expansive profile written by Andy Beta, a selective discography by Peter Margasak, a photo essay by Scott McNiece, and a cover illustration by Ryan Mowry. Pick up a copy at your favorite record store TODAY <3

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International Anthem @intlanthem.bsky.social · Aug 25

TONIGHT
in the beautiful city of Chicago, IL ...

We’re back at the Brain and listening to Angel Bat Dawid‘s 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐎𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐥𝐞 followed by 9magicforever1 live, responding to music from the record. Doors are at 7pm and we’ll start playing the record around 8:30pm. Tix are available online and at the door!

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International Anthem @intlanthem.bsky.social · Aug 22

The poster commemorates the gathering of family and friends at one of Chicago’s most iconic stages on a night that was as beautiful as they get here in the City of Big Shoulders.

Link to purchase: tinyurl.com/2natyzwm

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International Anthem @intlanthem.bsky.social · Aug 22

We have a very limited amount of these gorgeous posters created by the superb Sevillian illustrator and graphic novelist María Medem up on our @bandcamp.com page NOW. It was printed at Rohner Press on 18x24, 100lb, uncoated smooth paper.

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WBEZ @wbez.org · Aug 22

Chicago’s new police oversight chief has repeatedly wiped out or dramatically scaled back recommendations to fire officers following pushback from the city’s top cop, the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ have found.
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New Chicago police oversight boss has been wiping out recommendations to fire cops

LaKenya White, the Civilian Office of Police Accountability's interim chief, walked back recommendations to fire six officers in the face of opposition from police Supt. Larry Snelling.

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King Hippo @hippohq.bsky.social · Aug 13

Me too!! PEACE!!

King Hippo @hippohq.bsky.social · Aug 12

Looking forward to seeing so many heroes and homies as well .. heard the festival is just about sold out so you know this is going to be fun. Who’s going to be out there? HOLLA AT A HIPPO !!! I’ll be spinning twice:

𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟰 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁
𝘞𝘖𝘏 𝘙𝘈𝘋𝘐𝘖 13:00–14:00

𝗦𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗱𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟲 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁
𝘔𝘈𝘐𝘕 𝘚𝘛𝘈𝘎𝘌 20:40-21:20