Megan Thee Stallion, Kid Rock, and the Musical Politics of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump

Megan Thee Stallion, Kid Rock, and the Musical Politics of Kamala Harris and Donald Trump

It’s been a turbulent election year so far and artists at the forefront of the conversation match that energy. From Megan Thee Stallion debuting “Hotties for Harris,” to Sexxy Red sporting MAGA red, to Charli XCX declaring “kamala IS brat”, to Kid Rock’s rally cry of “fight, fight” during his performance at the RNC — it’s hard to imagine what song the candidates will be affiliated with next before their campaigns are over.

In this episode, host Kai Wright is joined by two experts to break down what music can tell us about our current political moment. Noriko Manabe is professor and chair of music theory at Indiana University. Chris Willman is Variety's senior music writer and chief music critic. Together, they go song by song while taking your calls with submissions to our annual playlist.

Every summer we crowdsource a Spotify playlist with our listeners built around a particular theme. This year, for the third edition of our seasonal soundtrack, we are asking you to contribute a song that represents your political identity or political priorities in 2024. See how the collection is shaping up so far, and add yours to the mix by leaving a message at 844-745-8255. Be sure to share your first name, where you’re calling from and a little bit about what the song represents for you in the context of the 2024 election.

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