The principal songwriters of U2, one of the most popular and influential bands of all time, reflect on the origins of their sound and social conscience, how they’ve managed to stay together longer than almost any other major band and why their first new tune in three years was “Your Song Saved My Life,” which is shortlisted for the best original song Oscar.

Credits: Hosted by Scott Feinberg and produced by Matthew Whitehurst.

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