Now in its second season, Dissect has quickly become one of the most popular music podcasts in the country by offering a thoughtful, nuanced, track-by-track look at two classic hip hop albums. On our latest podcast, Kiel Hauck talked with its creator and host, Cole Cuchna, about his process for creating the show and his surprise at its rapid growth. Cuchna also shares some powerful thoughts on the importance of empathy, the legacy of Kanye West, and why hip hop is such a powerful art form. Listen in!

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Posted by Kiel Hauck

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