Mary explores the power of protest songs and the vital connection between music and activism. From Woody Guthrie and Aretha Franklin to Bruce Springsteen, Billy Bragg and the global legacy of Which Side Are You On, the programme traces how artists across generations and cultures use song to challenge injustice. Featuring music linked to recent protests in Iran and beyond, the episode reflects on cultural resistance, solidarity and the ongoing global struggle for democracy, human rights and dignity.

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