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News Brief: Attack of the Salt of the Earth Republican Country Music Stars
Aug 17, 2023
38:07
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Citations' resident Country Music correspondent Alexander Billet discusses controversial country hits, examining lyrics, themes, and their appeal to conservative circles. The podcast explores the power of authenticity in music industry, the concept of dog whistling in politics, and the role of pop culture in Republican politics. Additionally, they discuss finding left-wing messaging within the Democratic Party and the potential for a united working-class movement.
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- Pop country music promotes divisive politics and othering narratives, rather than unifying messages.
- Pop country music uses feigned innocence and menacing imagery to fuel right-wing ideologies and maintain a narrative of working-class identity.
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The Influence of Pop Country Music and the Changing Ideological Landscape
The podcast discusses the recent rise of pop country music star Oliver Anthony and his song 'Rich Men North of Richmond,' as well as the controversy surrounding Jason Aldean's song 'Try That in a Small Town.' The hosts explore the ideological implications of pop country music and how it has evolved over time. They highlight the way these songs promote divisive politics and othering narratives, rather than unifying messages. They also discuss the role of the right-wing in packaging and promoting these products, and the impact of the collapse of new deal liberalism on working-class politics.
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