E-mail a friendJanuary 9, 2008
Former U.S. Senator and Barack Obama supporter Bill Bradley reacts to the New Hampshire primary election results. Rapper Lupe Fiasco says his espionage is sneaking difficult, social subject matter onto the radio.
Bill Bradley
Bill Bradley
Former Senator explains why Barack Obama would transform our sense of what is possible as president. (1:01)
Bill Bradley is one of the first pro athletes to become a politician. He's a three-time basketball All-American and Olympic gold medalist who played 10 years with the NBA's New York Knicks. He's also a Rhodes Scholar and served three terms in the U.S. Senate. In '00, he made a run at becoming the Democratic Party's nominee for president. He's also author of several best-selling books, including The New American Story. Bradley is managing director at Allen & Company and hosts the American Voices radio show.
Lupe Fiasco
Lupe Fiasco
Rapper discusses how he sneaks difficult, social subject matter into his music. (3:03)
Mogul Jay-Z calls rapper Lupe Fiasco a breath of fresh air. Known for thought-provoking lyricism, Fiasco is a Chicago native and devout Muslim who was exposed to many different cultures as a child. He began taking his craft seriously at age 17 and went from underground phenomenon to mainstream success. His new release, the concept CD "The Cool," is a follow-up to his Grammy-nominated debut, "Food & Liquor." Fiasco is also co-founder and VP of 1st & 15th, a record label under Atlantic Records.