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Jan 2022
1h 5m

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

The Ringer
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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 ... Show More
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