About this episode
Dusty Henry, Martin Douglas, Albina Cabrera, and Larry Mizell Jr. explore four albums on Kurt's list that challenged the politics of their time through the lenses of punk and hip-hop. Hosts: Dusty Henry and Martin Douglas Audio producer: Roddy Nikpour Podcast manager: Isabel Khalili Editorial director: Larry Mizell Jr. Support the podcast: kexp.org/cobain 00:00: Intro 01:24: The impact of 1980s politics on punk 11:26: The war on drugs in America and abroad 19:20: Ska punk via Jamaica 24:46: Kurt's formative years and politics 33:36: Musical activism in the 1990s vs. the 2020s 41:08: Taylor Swift and Beyoncé name drops 43:57: Credits See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.