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Pop Goes Capitalism

Pop Goes Capitalism

Written by: Jacob & Kieran
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A monthly round up of pop & politics, complete with a deep dive into a topic where music meets capitalism!

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Jacob & Kieran
Music Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Chit Chart: February 2025
    Feb 28 2025

    Chit Chart is back for 2025, let's see how much psychic damage February can do to us, as Kieran talks Ukraine & WHSmith (may or may not be connected) and Jacob's Wario in Government is back saying things again!


    Disability News Service - check them out!


    FREE PALESTINE: The ceasefire in Gaza isn't the end of the suffering for those returning to what remains of their homes, Operation Olive Branch has loads of details on supporting fundraisers for people trying to rebuild their lives.


    Other Free Palestine resources: Palestine Action and Medical Aid for Palestinians


    Hear all the songs from The Music Room on our Spotify and Apple Music playlists by searching Pop Goes Capitalism's Playlist. Our theme music is by Sevenths!

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • Deep Dive: The Loudness Wars
    Feb 15 2025

    New year, new deep dive! This month, Kieran takes us on a tour of 'The Loudness Wars' - a fascinating topic concerning mastering music as loud as possible to stand out, but is this good or bad?


    FREE PALESTINE: The ceasefire in Gaza isn't the end of the suffering for those returning to what remains of their homes, Operation Olive Branch has loads of details on supporting fundraisers for people trying to rebuild their lives.


    Other Free Palestine resources: Palestine Action and Medical Aid for Palestinians


    Hear all the songs from The Music Room on our Spotify and Apple Music playlists by searching Pop Goes Capitalism's Playlist. Our theme music is by Sevenths!

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    1 hr and 11 mins
  • Deep Dive: Band Aid IS problematic
    Dec 15 2024

    It's christmastime, there's no need to be afraid… or is there? Today, Jacob leads the charge against the still bafflingly popular, continuously resurrected and deeply problematic christmas hit, Band Aid.


    Any music that sounds festive is from Mystery Mammal’s Xmas In Space album under a Public Domain Licence.


    FREE PALESTINE: Aid isn't getting into Gaza, Operation Olive Branch has loads of details on supporting fundraisers for people trying to flee.


    Other Free Palestine resources: Palestine Action and Medical Aid for Palestinians


    Hear all the songs from The Music Room on our Spotify and Apple Music playlists by searching Pop Goes Capitalism's Playlist. Our theme music is by Sevenths!

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 hr and 22 mins
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