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Jan 2022
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“Killing In The Name”—Rage Against The M...

The Ringer
About this episode

Rob explores the history of Los Angeles rock band Rage Against the Machine and their debut single, “Killing in the Name.” By calling out police brutality and political corruption, the furious four-piece became one of the most rebellious bands of the 1990s and brought socialist and revolutionary ideas to the mainstream.

This episode was originally produced as a Music and Talk show available exclusively on Spotify. Find the full song on Spotify or wherever you get your music.

Host: Rob Harvilla

Guest: Sage Francis 

Producer: Justin Sayles

Associate Producer: Devon Renaldo

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