Springsteen, Jesse Welles, and protest songs that connect us to this moment
FEB 10, 202624 MIN
Springsteen, Jesse Welles, and protest songs that connect us to this moment
FEB 10, 202624 MIN
Description
<p>Musicians like Bruce Springsteen have quickly released anti-ICE protest songs, while folk singer Jesse Welles has become a viral sensation thanks to his hastily recorded reaction songs to current events. Slate columnist Carl Wilson and podcaster Vish Khanna talk to Commotion guest host Radheyan Simonpillai about the fine line between making an effective protest song versus merely setting topical talking points to music.</p><p><br></p>