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Stories Are Soul Food

126: Rich Men North of Richmond

Aug 29, 2023
56:52

Oliver Anthony's unexpectedly viral song "Rich Men North of Richmond" provides the fodder for this week's SASF as the guys discuss how rural Idahoans have more in common with the inhabitants of the inner city than they do with rich, white, Republican suburbs (or Washington, D.C.). The overnight success of a song simply speaking truth is a good example of how to use stories to unite huge groups of people -- another instance of the Tucker Carlson and Ice Cube phenomenon. The guys also discuss criticism of the song from Christianity Today to National Review Online. However, the song's popularity is also a great picture of Americans uniting in the face of those who want to take control by dividing us -- that's the origin of the phrase "divide and conquer." Yes, they discuss the bad words he uses, and how he can avoid becoming a one-hit wonder, and how he can make sure his life's work isn't squandered. (Also: This is also your last chance to get questions in for the "Sound of Freedom" Look at Moving Picture Club episode. You can email by subscribing at canonpress.com/sasf or message on Facebook.)

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