Mainline News Hour: “Wurk” with Mariah Parker

This week, Aja catches up with Athens City Council Commissioner Mariah Parker / rapper Linqua Franqa to discuss their new single “Wurk,” off their upcoming ‘Bellringer’ LP (via Ernest Jenning Record Co. in April). The two discuss the single, labor organizing in Georgia, what it means to empower ourselves/fellow workers, and the ongoing battle to Stop Cop City in Atlanta.

This episode features new segments including local music. Today’s set list:
“By Summer” by Often
“Dispossession” by Algiers
“Wurk” by Linqua Franqa

To watch the “Wurk” music video and/or the pre-order ‘Bellringer’ LP, visit https://orcd.co/qvyaloea

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