Taking Pop Seriously
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Pop music is a gazillion-dollar industry that churns out hits and creates celebrities. It seems like the definition of ephemeral – today’s chart topper is gone tomorrow. But pop music is a powerful vehicle for bringing people together, and fans - from K-pop to the #FreeBritney movement — have something to teach us about community and hope.
Original Air Date: March 26, 2022
Interviews In This Hour:
When we're disconnected, can we reconnect through K-pop? — From pop to punk: Shaping our musical identities — How a fan movement freed a pop star from her gilded cage
Guests:
Regina Kim, Kyla Nicole, Kelefa Sanneh, Samantha Stark
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