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Open Mike Eagle | Interview

Amanda caught up with Open Mike Eagle at his sold-out show in Toronto to talk AI, community, and other things.

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Letter From the Editor:
Let's not.

Can AI really help with original thinking, or are we outsourcing our creativity? I broke a cardinal journalism rule (interviewing a friend) to dig into whether generative AI is making us more efficient—or just less human.

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Meet Sims: The Indie Rap Artist and Conscious Foodie

Indie rap artist Sims is known for his stellar stage presence and sick rhymes. Offstage, he's talking about our health and the food we eat.

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Colorful, curved stripes in blue, yellow, red, purple, and black with white text that reads 'Growth Raps'.

Why We Interviewed a Bunch of Rappers About Marketing

What can rappers teach us about marketing? It turns out that we had a lot to learn from them -- and we think everyone else does, too.

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A Deep Dive Into the Twin Cities' Indie Hip-Hop Scene

A love of music begins differently for everyone.

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Meet the Most Badass Female Chefs in New York

It’s high time to bust through the kitchen’s glass ceiling.

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From Cattle Ranching to Hip-Hop, a Family's Love for Clean Food Prevails

What do a grass-fed cattle rancher and an indie rapper have in common? It's all in the story of Sylvia and Dessa, the clean food-loving mother-daughter duo.

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A Coastal City Between Atlantic City & Long Island Has A Vibrant Boardwalk & Music Scene

Beyond the nostalgia for funnel cake, popcorn, and cheesesteaks, the shores of New Jersey have certainly evolved.