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“Ex-Factor”—Lauryn Hill

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Rob explores the memory of a lost love in Lauryn Hill’s “Ex-Factor.” Tracking her rise to fame first as a member of the Fugees then as a solo star, he dissects how she spoke her truth and in doing so became one of the greatest singers and rappers ever.

Host: Rob Harvilla

Guest: Daphne Brooks

Producer: Justin Sayles

Associate Producer: Devon Renaldo