News, Smugness In Liberalism, Pop Music Rivalries

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Where do you fall on Beatles versus the Rolling Stones, or Tupac versus Biggie? A Wisconsin music writer breaks down music’s biggest rivalries, and explains what we can learn about ourselves based on who we choose. We also hear an argument about smugness and liberalism, and follow a top headline.

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  • Where's the Beef? Wisconsin-born Author Pens Book About Pop Music Rivalries

    The Beatles vs. The Stones, Biggie vs. Tupac, Kanye vs. Taylor Swift. For decades these rivalries have provided a colorful backdrop for the highly competitive music industry.

    In his new book Appleton-born writer, Steven Hyden dissects not just the rivalries…but what it says about you, depending on who you side with in these feuds.

  • Is There A Smug Tone In American Liberalism?

    American liberalism. According to our guest, it’s a political ideology that has been responsible for major accomplishments in American history but has evolved into “a posture of reaction and disrespect.” Today, we talk about how American liberalism has changed with the country’s political demographics and what it means to be “smug” in politics today.

Episode Credits

  • Rob Ferrett Host
  • Veronica Rueckert Host
  • Karl Christenson Producer
  • Haleema Shah Producer
  • Steven Hyden Guest
  • Emmett Rensin Guest

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