This chapter explores the concept of dog whistling in politics, discusses protests for Black Lives Matter and George Floyd, and analyzes the role of pop culture, particularly country music, in Republican politics. The speakers also delve into the challenges of finding a left-wing messaging within the Democratic Party and the potential for a united working-class movement.
In this News Brief we discuss two recent "controversial" country hits, “Try That In A Small Town” by Jason Aldean and "Rich Men North of Richmond" by Oliver Anthony––and their attendant partisan utility. Our guest, Citations' resident Country Music correspondent Alexander Billet.