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The News Man Weekly Podcast is brought to you by our friends at Relax, It’s Just Coffee!

MANSFIELD — On this week’s News Man Weekly, we put Deputy Managing Editor Carl Hunnell’s severely limited hip hop knowledge to the test with a preview of Mansfield’s Cypher City Hip Hop Festival.

We’re joined by the festival’s organizer, Ryan James, as well as local artist, Don Kartel. 

We discuss the July 26 event at the Richland County Fairgrounds — what attendees can expect and the special guest that will make an appearance at the after party.

We also talk with James and Kartel about their creative inspiration, the state of the local hip hop scene and what it takes to grow a movement in Mansfield. 

We’ve also got updates on Mansfield’s hopes for a dry dam, Mansfield City Council’s newly renovated chambers, and a big golf-related redevelopment at the old Hamilton Park.  

News Man Weekly is proudly sponsored by Relax, It’s Just Coffee — where every day starts better. Find it at 105 N. Main St. in downtown Mansfield. Grab a cup, take a breath and enjoy the conversation.

Relevant links:

– Cypher City returns to Mansfield on July 26

– Mansfield pursues new flood mitigation funding

– City Council’s renovated chambers

– Dan Niss purchases Hamilton Park, plans 9-hole golf course

Intro song credit: Smoke And Drink, by Luke Watson.

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