Call your congressman! In the inaugural episode of Earbuddies, Mat and Tim examine the moral panic brought about by Lil Nas X's latest music video – and consider parallels to Prince’s skill for courting controversy.

SONGS PLAYED:

Kiss - Prince

Lil Nas X - Old Town Road

Lil Nas X - Montero (Call Me By Your Name)

Prince - Gett Off

Prince - I Would Die 4 U

SHOW AND TELL:

Mat: Prince - 1999 and The Bangles - Manic Monday

Tim: Ramones - Pet Sematary

FURTHER READING:

Los Angeles Times: Lil Nas X's 'Montero' and the delight of yet another satanic panic

USA Today: Prince gave us the 'parental advisory' label

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