As we established back in March of last year, all protest songs are love songs! If you're confused, check out the episode. And if you're intrigued, join us for this week's sweeping statement: Resistance is NOT futile. The world might seem like it's imploding. You might be mad as hell (we are). So join us, and the resistance. We need you.

SONGS:

Nina Simone: Mississippi Goddam (Live at Carnegie Hall, 1964)

Le Tigre: Hot Topic (1999)

RESOURCES AND REFERENCES:

Nina Simone’s LIVE Performance of Mississippi Goddam at the Antibes Jazz Festival (1965)

The Story Behind Nina Simone’s Protest Song Mississippi Goddam

The Story Behind the Anthem

Rev Left Radio Podcast - Nina Simone: The Revolutionary High Priestess of Soul (2019)

Riot Grrrl United Feminism and Punk. Here’s an Essential Listening Guide (NYT)

“Hot Topic”: The Complete Annotated Lyrics

When Racism And Sexism Are No Longer Fashionable, How Much Will Your Art Collection Be Worth?

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