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Nov 2020
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From "YMCA" to "Fortunate Son," Inside T...

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Brittany Spanos and Rob Sheffield join host Brian Hiatt to discuss cultural battles over music over the last four years, plus the best and worst protest songs, the future of music under Biden, and more  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 
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