The Powers That Be: Daily

Trump’s Soul Music War

Sep 6, 2024
Eriq Gardner, a legal expert, dives into a groundbreaking lawsuit involving Isaac Hayes' heirs and Donald Trump. He reveals the potential ripple effects this case could have on political campaigns that use unlicensed music. The discussion highlights the fraught relationship between artists and their music's political usage, plus the broader implications for copyright and artist rights. Gardner also touches on music's role in shaping political identity and how song choices can reflect cultural divides, particularly between Democrats and Republicans.
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