Sound Opinions

An Underrated Protest Singer

March 4, 2026·6 min·2-min readconversationalmusic
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In this bonus episode of Sound Opinions, hosts Jim DeRogatis and Greg Kot celebrate underrated protest singer Randy Newman, focusing on his 1972 satirical masterpiece 'Political Science' as a scathing, darkly hilarious commentary on American imperialism that still resonates today.


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Randy NewmanGreg KotJim DeRogatisHoward Zinn

Books

A People's History of the United Statesby Howard Zinn

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American HistoryMusic IndustryPolitical NewsPop Culture

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