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Oct 2024
1h 33m

“Paper Planes”—M.I.A

The Ringer
About this episode

Rob looks back at some major performances that came with pregnancy announcements, before focusing in on M.I.A and her 2008 hit “Paper Planes.” Along the way, Rob also touches upon the controversies that came with M.I.A’s fame. Later, writer and editor Puja Patel joins to discuss dancing on stage with M.I.A, the political and cultural conversation around the artist back in 2008, and much more.


Host: Rob Harvilla

Guest: Puja Patel

Producers: Jonathan Kermah and Justin Sayles

Additional Production Support: Olivia Crerie

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