After an extended hiatus, this episode features an update of plans for a pending relaunch. It also features highlights from previous interviews, including Lula Wiles, Chris Pierce, Time, Jesse Jett, Miss Christine, Snotty Nose Rez Kids, Gatheri

Episode 35: Shame and Sedition (Isa Burke and Mali Obomsawin of Lula Wiles)

May 31st, 2021 34m 36s

This episode features special guest Isa Burke and Mali Obomosawin, two-thirds of the Americana folk trio Lula Wiles. We discuss their latest release Shame and Sedition. We discuss the motivation behind the album title and some of the political

Episode 34: American Silence (with Chris Pierce)

May 24th, 2021 38m 13s

This episode features special guest, singer-songwriter Chris Pierce, who recently released the socially conscious album American Silence. We discussed bother the historical and autobiographical details that influenced the tunes on the album.

Episode 33: Grand Theft Liberal (with mr?e)

May 17th, 2021 39m 3s

This episode features a special guest, mr?e, a Sydney, Australia-based hip-hop artist who is a like-minded protest music collective. We discuss a couple of recently released tunes ("Grand Theft Liberal" and "King Kev (Kev Says)"). We also discu

Episode 32: Nighthawks At McCoys (with Time)

May 3rd, 2021 43m 28s

This episode features special guest rapper, podcast host, and journalist Time. We discuss his new concept album Nighthawks At McCoys, a collaboration with folk-singer Maudlin Magpie and German producer A Thousands Vows. We discuss the premise b

Episode 31: 2020 Protest Music Hall of Fame Inductees

Dec 21st, 2020 16m 19s

The Protest Music Hall of Fame is an online archival project to draw attention to the artists, songs, and albums that have made considerable contributions to the historical development of protest music. This episode announces the inductees for

Episode 30: The Virus (with Jesse Jett)

Dec 14th, 2020 51m 6s

This episode features special guest singer-songwriter, rapper, and producer Jesse Jett. We discuss how the pandemic and current political climate resulted in a creative catalyst which resulted in the 24 track, 90-minute album The Virus. We also

Episode 29: Ruthless Cosmopolitans (with Jon Madof and Eden Pearlstein)

Dec 7th, 2020 1h 4m

This episode features Jon Madof and Eden Pearlstein of the band Ruthless Cosmpolitians. They discuss their recently released concept EP Ruthless, the genesis of the band, and how the creation of the music was cathartic in the current political

Episode 28: Them and Us (with Steven Keene)

Nov 30th, 2020 29m 15s

This episode features singer-songwriter Steven Keene who recently released the album Them and Us. We discussed the motivation behind the title track. We also discuss other protest songs that he composed, his influences, and why as an artist you

Episode 27: The Ten Best Protest Songs of the 2010s

Nov 24th, 2020 17m 40s

This episode features audio from the very first video from the Ongoing History of Protest Music YouTube Channel (without the background music). Also, I give a shoutout to my first patron Bryony Fearn, who hosts the excellent program The Music

Episode 26: 45 (with Ray Patrick and Dan Stroud of Last Kiss Goodnight)

Nov 17th, 2020 46m 25s

This episode features Ray Patrick and Dan Stroud of the alt-rock band Last Kiss Goodnight. They discuss the motivation behind their latest protest song "45" and how it is about more than just Donald Trump. They also talk about the formation of

Episode 25: Truth In Song (with Christine Moad of Miss Christine)

Nov 9th, 2020 28m 51s

This episode features Christine Moad, the bassist and vocalist of the Iowa based band Miss Christine. We discuss her latest protest tune "Truth In Song", the band's debut album Conversion, previous protest songs she composed, and why she feels

Episode 24: Where They At (with Snotty Nose Rez Kids)

Nov 3rd, 2020 45m 55s

This episode features Quinton "Yung Trybez" Nyce and Darren "Young D" Metz of the Canadian indigenous hip-hop duo Snotty Nose Rez Kids. They talk about their latest single “Where They At”, which features fellow indigenous rapper Drezus. We also

Episode 23: The Pink Mirror (with Kapil Seshasayee)

Oct 27th, 2020 1h 22m

This episode features art rocker Kapil Seshasayee. We discuss his 2018 debut A Sacred Bore, a concept protest album dealing with the caste system, which is part of a three-album trilogy. We also discuss a couple of the singles from his upcoming

Episode 22: Say Their Names (with David Rovics)

Oct 19th, 2020 55m 53s

This episode features Portland-based singer-songwriter and activist David Rovics, who has already released four albums in 2020. We discuss what inspires him to be so prolific. We also discuss his most recent album, Say Their Names, the current

Episode 21: Ten Demands (with Awkword)

Oct 13th, 2020 54m 22s

This episode features activist, journalist, and rapper Awkword. We discuss his new tune "Ten Demands (featuring Jesse Jett)' and his work with the Ten Demands for Justice initiative which provides a roadmap towards abolition. We also discuss ho

Episode 20: My Politic (with Kaston Guffey)

Oct 5th, 2020 34m 6s

This episode features Kaston Guffey of the Americana duo My Politic. He discusses their recently released political concept EP Short-Sighted People In Power. We discussed the motivation behind the tunes, the possibility of backlash, and the mus

Episode 19: A Selection of Protest Albums From The Rolling Stone 500 List

Sep 29th, 2020 31m 50s

This episode discusses some of the socially conscious albums which made the recently revamped Rolling Stone 500 Greatest Albums list. Also discusses plans to create a 500 Protest Album project.

Episode 18: Updates

Sep 22nd, 2020 11m 56s

This is a brief episode that discusses a couple of updates in connection with the website and podcast. I discuss the recently launched Patreon and remind listeners about the 2020 Protest Hall of Fame Nomination Poll.The episode opens up with t

Episode 17: Old Friends (with Gathering Time)

Sep 14th, 2020 52m 48s

This episode features Stuart Markus, Hillary Foxsong, Gerry McKeveny of the folk-rock harmony trio Gathering Time who have just released a new album entitled Old Friends, which is a cover album which features several socially conscious tunes. W

Episode 16: Protest Music Hall of Fame

Sep 7th, 2020 26m 47s

This episode discusses the Protest Music Hall of Fame, an online archival project which chronicles the artists, albums, and songs which have contributed to the historical development of protest music. We also review the current inductees and di

Episode 15: Grex (with Karl Evangelista)

Aug 31st, 2020 32m 7s

This episode features Karl Evangelista, one half of the experimental music duo Grex (with Rei Scampavia). We discuss the duo's upcoming album Everything You Said Was Wrong which will be released on September 5. Evangelista also talks about the

Episode 14: Oceanator (with Elise Okusami)

Aug 24th, 2020 32m 4s

This episode features Elise Okusami who performs under the name Oceanator. We discuss her full-length debut album Things I Never Said which is out August 28. We also discuss the three-song EP Tear The Fascists Down which she released through Ba

Episode 13: Recap

Aug 17th, 2020 49m 9s

This episode features soundbites of interviews from previous guests. It also features songs by these guests.Songs played on the podcast:Spirit of Hip-Hop - David Strickland (featuring Ernie Paniccioli, Artson, Northern Eagle Singers)Truth

Episode 12: Whitewashing (with Louis Rive)

Aug 10th, 2020 35m 37s

This episode features special guest Louis Rive, a singer-songwriter from Glasgow Scotland who has composed several protest tunes. We specifically discuss three of the songs that he wrote and the motivation behind them. We also discuss how the c