I talk about punk pioneers The Minutemen.

Homelessness and the War on the Poor. Conspiracy theory or conspiracy fact? (HINT: It's real)

Swans album review. 

Minor Threat accidentally inspired a social movement within the greater punk rock scene. However, its militancy at times proved to be too much...

Some of these scandals are fairly common knowledge but here are some sources:

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/florida-lgbtq-bill-controversy-dont-say-gay

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/590554-bill-to-ban-lessons-making-white-students-feel-discomfort-advances-in

https://kslnewsradio.com/1963715/bill-that-would-allow-parents-to-sue-teachers-over-curriculum-substituted-during-general-session/

https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2022/04/from-hastert-to-gaetz-lets-talk-about-republicans-and-sex-crimes.html

I don't even pretend to understand electronic music subgenre distinctions. I also misuse the word "deference" somewhere here, I think.

NOTE: When I mention Finland in this episode, I by no means intend to say they are perfect from a progressive perspective. For example, there does appear to be some racism and xenophobia in Finland, among other issues. However, I do think they still have some things going for them that are lacking in the United States, and certainly in other countries as well.

I talk about Ice-T, his role in rap and metal, and violence in music. I also get a little side-tracked talking about Leprechaun in the Hood...

Check the band out.

I heap too much praise on The Breakfast Club and probably sound like a dumbass for doing so, but hey...it's my podcast and I have heard waaaay stupider things being said than anything I say here, so whatever.