“The corporate media is there to push the agenda of the sponsors, and many of those sponsors are weapons manufacturers. So it stands to reason that you won't get a diversity of opinions on television.”

American singer, songwriter, musician, poet, activist, documentarian, and rapper

Michael Franti is an American singer, songwriter, musician, poet, activist, documentarian, and rapper. He is known for his politically and socially minded work, especially with the Beatnigs, the Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy, and Michael Franti & Spearhead. Franti founded and leads Michael Franti & Spearhead, a band that mixes hip-hop with funk, reggae, jazz, folk, and rock. His public voice often centers on peace, social justice, and issues related to the Middle East.