Marc Lamont Hill is a scholar, author, and a man of many suits. Sam, Alex, and Marc take a look back at 1984. A year full of political shifts. Jessie Jackson made his first run for president of the United States, and Bill Cosby had our hearts. If you’re interested in the rise of crack cocaine and the fall of Black Santa Claus, then this is the episode for you.

Marc Lamont Hill is a scholar, author, and a man of many suits. Sam, Alex, and Marc take a look back at 1984. A year full of political shifts. Jessie Jackson made his first run for president of the United States, and Bill Cosby had our hearts. If you&rsquo;re interested in the rise of crack cocaine and the fall of Black Santa Claus, then this is the episode for you.

1984 with Marc Lamont Hill

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In this intro episode, Sam and Alex Look Back At 2015. The year they met. They talk everything from Sam's career tracking nut to Alex’s days as a subpar GoGo dancer. We remember the good ol' days when we didn’t know Nicki Minaj's political affiliations, the golden era of Lee Daniels and the need for black men to get therapy. Plus, whether you should walk or drive to a protest and who should go to a Black Lives Matter rally, all and all 2015 was a wild ride. Tap in.

In this intro episode, Sam and Alex Look Back At 2015. The year they met. They talk everything from Sam's career tracking nut to Alex&rsquo;s days as a subpar GoGo dancer. We remember the good ol' days when we didn&rsquo;t know Nicki Minaj's political affiliations, the golden era of Lee Daniels and the need for black men to get therapy. Plus, whether you should walk or drive to a protest and who should go to a Black Lives Matter rally, all and all 2015 was a wild ride. Tap in.

2015 with Sam Jay and Alex English

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Introducing: Look Back At It

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Each week, Sam and Alex will hop in their time machine and spend time in the past in hopes of understanding the chaos that is sure to be our future. From pop culture to political news to scientific markers and medical breakthroughs, they and a guest will hold up a mirror to society and ask ourselves, “Did we really learn anything, or did we just become dumber?”

Each week, Sam and Alex will hop in their time machine and spend time in the past in hopes of understanding the chaos that is sure to be our future. From pop culture to political news to scientific markers and medical breakthroughs, they and a guest will hold up a mirror to society and ask ourselves, &ldquo;Did we really learn anything, or did we just become dumber?&rdquo;

Look Back At It

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