🎸 Musicians: The Sound of Resistance

classic rockers and legendary protest songs to bold new voices and biting political parodies — explore how music continues to amplify truth and fuel the fight for freedom.

🎸 The Sound of Defiance: A History of Protest Music

Protest music — from soulful spirituals to roaring rock anthems — has long been the heartbeat of social and political resistance. Its roots stretch across centuries and genres, carrying messages of freedom, justice, and hope. From the fields of slavery to the frontlines of modern movements, music has always been a rallying cry for change.

American Spirituals: Songs of Hidden Resistance

In the United States, the earliest protest songs emerged from the pain and perseverance of enslaved African Americans. Spirituals like “Go Down, Moses” carried coded messages of liberation, using biblical imagery to inspire hope and guide escape. Harriet Tubman herself reportedly used the song along the Underground Railroad — transforming faith into a form of rebellion.

Folk Music: Giving Voice to the People

The folk tradition carried protest music into the 20th century, giving everyday struggles a powerful soundtrack.

• Joe Hill (early 1900s): The labor activist reimagined church hymns to champion workers’ rights, proving that familiar melodies could serve radical new causes.

• Woody Guthrie (1930s): Writing during the Great Depression, Guthrie envisioned a fairer America. His anthem “This Land Is Your Land” was a pointed response to “God Bless America” — a reminder that the nation belonged to everyone.

• Pete Seeger (mid-20th century): A key figure in the folk revival, Seeger turned music into activism. Touring the South in the 1960s, he performed at rallies and taught songs that became cornerstones of the Civil Rights Movement.

Blues and Jazz: The Sound of Struggle and Truth

As blues and jazz flourished, these genres carried raw emotion — transforming pain into protest.

• Billie Holiday (1939): Her haunting recording of “Strange Fruit,” an anti-lynching anthem, shocked audiences and defied censorship. Its stark imagery exposed America’s racial terror and became one of the earliest musical acts of defiance to reach mainstream audiences.

• Nina Simone (1964): Performing “Mississippi Goddam” at Carnegie Hall, Simone turned outrage into art. The song’s biting lyrics — written in response to the murder of Medgar Evers and the Birmingham church bombing — gave voice to a nation’s grief and anger.

Rock and Roll: The Anthem of Rebellion

By the 1960s, protest music exploded into the mainstream as rock and folk-rock artists amplified the calls for civil rights, peace, and equality.

• Bob Dylan: With songs like “Blowin’ in the Wind” and “The Times They Are A-Changin’,” Dylan became the voice of a restless generation, proving that poetry and protest could share the same melody.

• Creedence Clearwater Revival (1969): Their hit “Fortunate Son” railed against the Vietnam War and class inequality, reminding listeners that patriotism without justice is hollow.

• Marvin Gaye (1971): His landmark album What’s Going On turned soul music into social commentary — confronting war, poverty, and environmental decay with unmatched beauty and urgency.

• Rage Against the Machine (1990s): Decades later, the torch of rebellion burned on. Blending rock, punk, and hip-hop, the band unleashed explosive anthems like “Killing in the Name,” directly calling out police brutality and systemic corruption.

A Legacy That Still Echoes

From spirituals to rock, protest music remains more than just art — it’s a living record of humanity’s fight for justice. Each generation adds its verse, using rhythm and rebellion to challenge power and demand change. The beat goes on, and so does the movement.

Songs and Satire: The Soundtrack of Resistance

In exclusive interview, Willie Nelson reflects on the 40th anniversary of Farm Aid

CNN’s Kaitlan Collins visits country music legend Willie Nelson on his tour bus to talk about politics, music and weed. Nelson is set to perform this weekend at the 40th annual Farm Aid festival, along with Neil Young, John Mellencamp, Dave Matthews and more. "Farm Aid 40" airs live on Saturday,

One Chorus

Together, these artists — from guitars to late-night desks — remind us that resistance comes in many forms. Music, comedy, and courage weave together one soundtrack of survival. We will not be silenced.

Neil Young and the Chrome Hearts - Big Crime (chicago sound check) - (Official Audio)

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Transcript: Here's what Bruce Springsteen had to say about Trump in Manchester, UK

• Pete Chianca

• May 14

• 3 min read

Updated: May 15

I'll have more to say about this after it sinks in. But I will say that no one does righteous indignation like Bruce Springsteen. And he is certainly indignant about what he feels like the Trump administration is doing to the country he loves.

Judging from the fact that his people have already edited together and released these remarks — delivered in Manchester at the first show in what's now called "The Land of Hope and Dreams Tour" — I'd also say he doesn't care who knows it.

Will we see Bruce bring this message to America? If I were a betting man I'd start saving up for tickets now.

Before "Land of Hope and Dreams":

Good evening. It's great to be in Manchester and back in the UK. Welcome to The Land of Hope and Dreams Tour. The mighty E Street Band is here tonight to call upon the righteous power of art, of music, of rock and roll in dangerous times.

In my home, the America I love, the America I've written about that has been a beacon of hope and liberty for 250 years, is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous administration.

Tonight, we ask all who believe in democracy and the best of our American experience to rise with us. Raise your voices against authoritarianism and let freedom ring.

Before "House of a Thousand Guitars":

How we doing Manchester? All right?

The last check on power, after the checks and balances of government have failed, are the people, you and me. It's in the union of people around a common set of values. Now that's all that stands between democracy and authoritarianism.

So at the end of the day, all we've really got is each other.

Before "My City of Ruins":

Now, there's some very weird, strange and dangerous shit going on out there right now.

In America, they are persecuting people for using their right to free speech and voicing their dissent. This is happening now.

In America, the richest men are taking satisfaction in abandoning the world's poorest children to sickness and death. This is happening now.

Ohio - Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young (Music And Song Courtesy:Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young)

peaceandfreedom2011, 1.13K subscribers, May 15, 2013

(Music And Song Courtesy:Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young) I DO NOT MAKE ANY MONEY OFF OF MY VIDEOS I DO NOT OWN THE RIGHTS TO THIS VIDEO OR ANY MUSIC IN THIS VIDEO "Ohio" is a protest song written and composed by Neil Young in reaction to the Kent State shootings of May 4, 1970, and performed by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. It was released as a single, backed with Stephen Stills's "Find the Cost of Freedom", peaking at number 14 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Although a live version of the song was included on the group's 1971 double album Four Way Street, the studio versions of both songs did not appear on an LP until the group's compilation So Far was released in 1974. The song also appeared on the Neil Young compilation album Decade, released in 1977. The song also appears on Neil Young's Live at Massey Hall album, which he recorded in 1971 but did not release until 2007

CSN&Y always could protest through their music.

🎬 Actors: Taking the Stage and a Stand

See what actors are saying — and doing — as they use their platforms to challenge injustice, inspire awareness, and stand up for democracy

More speaking out!

🚨America’s TOP ACTORS Drop SURPRISE BOMB On Trump

Occupy Democrats, 1.5M subscribers, Sep 22, 2025

Some of Hollywood’s top actors just blindsided Donald Trump with a surprise bombshell!

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Robert De Niro on Trump: "I'd like to punch him in the face"

CBS News, 6.76M, Mar 12, 2024 #Kimmel

Robert De Niro talks about attending the Oscars, his win for The Godfather Part II, being called out by Donald Trump on social media through the years, he gives his unfiltered thoughts about our former President, and he shares a first look at the trailer for his new movie Ezra.

Martin Sheen eviscerates Trump's Cabinet: 'Smells of ego and fear and false worship'

MSNBC, 9.24M subscribers, Oct 13, 2025 The Best People with Nicolle Wallace

Martin Sheen has been playing iconic leading men for nearly 70 years from "Badlands" to "Apocalypse Now" and of course as President Jed Bartlet in "The West Wing." But the Emmy and Golden Globe winner says that while acting is his profession, activism keeps him alive. The son of immigrants, social justice is at the center of his life; Sheen's decades of non-violent civil disobedience has earned him the dubious distinction of being the most arrested celebrity in Hollywood. At MSNBC's annual live event MSNBCLIVE '25, Nicolle talks to Sheen about President Trump's lack of humanity and the "sycophants" in his Cabinet. Sheen also talks about his faith in this country and his call to action for each of us to "lift up this country" and make politics joyful again. Plus: a surprise appearance from an old friend from Sheen’s days in the “West Wing.”

2 MINUTE AGO: Robert De Niro Drops FU*KING BOMBSHELL on Trump — “YOU’RE FU*KING EVIL MAN!”

America Circuit, 723 subscribers, Oct 11, 2025

Robert De Niro — one of Hollywood’s most respected and decorated actors — has launched one of the most powerful and emotional attacks on Donald Trump we’ve ever seen. But this isn’t your typical celebrity rant. This is an 81-year-old legend, a two-time Oscar winner, using every ounce of his influence, history, and credibility to warn America about what he believes is a threat to democracy itself. From Cannes to New York City, from late-night interviews to live protests — De Niro has made it personal, historical, and impossible to ignore. In his words, “We are fighting like hell for the democracy we once took for granted.” He’s calling on Americans to take a stand — not violently, but vocally. The message is clear: No kings. No dictators. No Donald I. It all started with his Cannes Film Festival speech, where De Niro stunned the world by turning a celebration of his career into a bold political statement. Standing alongside Leonardo DiCaprio, Halle Berry, and Quentin Tarantino, he called Trump “America’s philistine president,” condemning his attacks on arts, education, and creativity. He said, “You can’t put a price on creativity, but apparently, you can put a tariff on it.” But De Niro didn’t stop there. In Manhattan, during Trump’s ongoing legal battles, De Niro stood outside the courthouse beside Capitol officers who defended democracy on January 6th. With the Twin Towers memorial behind him, he declared: “I love this city. I don’t want to destroy it. Donald Trump wants to destroy not only the city but the country, and eventually he can destroy the world.” When protesters taunted him, De Niro didn’t back down. “You’re not going to intimidate. That’s what Trump does. We are going to fight back. We’re trying to be gentlemen. You are gangsters!” That confrontation went viral — but what followed was even bigger. De Niro announced the “No Kings Day” movement for October 18th, backed by the Indivisible Project, with over 2,000 peaceful protests planned nationwide. His message? “We are rising up again, non-violently, raising our voices to declare no kings.” De Niro’s defiance has echoed through every major platform — from The View, where his language forced ABC to mute parts of his interview, to Real Time with Bill Maher, where he called Trump “mean, nasty, hateful,” and “a disgrace to the human race.” In his podcast with Michael Moore, De Niro went even further: “I used to call him a pig, but pigs have dignity. He has no dignity.” Critics say De Niro’s gone too far. Trump dismissed him as “a wacko.” His supporters call him “elitist” and “washed-up.” But this “washed-up actor” just earned another Oscar nomination — proving he’s still one of the greatest alive. For De Niro, this isn’t about partisanship. It’s about preserving what he calls the soul of America — democracy, decency, and truth. He’s seen dictators rise in movies, he’s studied their psychology — and now he’s warning us in real life. So, is Robert De Niro using his platform responsibly? Or is this just another case of Hollywood mixing art and politics? Whatever side you’re on, there’s no denying the impact. This is one man versus a movement — a battle between art and power, truth and propaganda. Every quote you heard is real. Every moment happened. Every statement is documented. This is Robert De Niro vs Donald Trump: The Actor, The President, and The Fight for America’s Soul. 👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments — and don’t forget to subscribe for more in-depth, factual, no-clickbait breakdowns of the stories shaping our world.

George Clooney reacts to Trump's proposed 100% tariff on foreign-made movies

Associated Press, 4.1M subscribers, Sep 29, 2025 #georgeclooney #trump #tariff

George Clooney says that while President Donald Trump is "not wrong" about filmmaking leaving Los Angeles, Trump's proposed 100% tariff on movies made outside the U.S. would be "pretty damaging to the business." Clooney's latest film is "Jay Kelly." #georgeclooney #trump #tariff #news Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com

Danny Devito TORCHES Trump and the Entire MAGA Movement

TYT Sport, 1.3M subscribers, Oct 13, 2025 TYT Sports

Actor and comedy legend Danny DeVito isn’t holding back. In a recent interview, DeVito took direct aim at Donald Trump and the MAGA movement, calling out the lies, corruption, and chaos that have defined the president’s political circus. Rick Strom breaks it down. Give us your thoughts in the comments below! Rick Strom TIKTOK: / rickstrom TWITTER: / rickstrom INSTAGRAM: / rickystrom FACEBOOK: / stromrick Follow TYT Sports on Facebook! / tytsports TYT Sports - one of the most dynamic sports shows on YouTube - is coming to Tune In! We cover all the latest need to know NBA, NFL, MMA, World Football [soccer] and breaking news specifically tailored to the young, dialed-in, and pop-culture savvy sports fan. Subscribe today and prepare to get hooked. #TYTsports #Sports #RickStrom

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🎤 Comedians: The Frontline of Free Speech

Laughter is power. Discover how comedians are pushing back against censorship, using satire and sharp wit to defend the right to speak freely.

KING: Kimmel DESTROYS Trump—Sparks Explosive Midnight Rant!

BTC NEWS, 6.14K subscribers, Sep 24, 2025 #JimmyKimmel #DonaldTrump #TrumpMeltdown

BREAKING: Kimmel DESTROYS Trump—Sparks Explosive Midnight Rant! | Brian Tyler Cohen IN THIS VIDEO:- You will know how Jimmy Kimmel came roaring back after suspension with a savage late-night monologue that shredded Trump, roasted Republicans, mocked Disney, and even pulled Robert De Niro into the chaos. You’ll see how Trump exploded on Truth Social, threatening lawsuits and accidentally admitting ABC faced political pressure to silence Kimmel. We’ll cover how Disney and Hulu faced massive backlash, how free speech and comedy are at the center of this fight, and why this drama goes beyond showbiz—touching on Trump’s shaky UN performance, his flip-flops on Ukraine, and the bigger battle over truth, power, and who gets the last laugh in America. 1. Jimmy Kimmel EVISCERATES Trump in triumphant TV return 2. BREAKING UPDATE ahead of Jimmy Kimmel’s return to TV 3. Trump makes a FOOL of himself at UN general assembly 4. Trump official gets NIGHTMARE news amid cash bribe scandal 5. BREAKING: US Supreme Court to make SHOCK move for Trump 6. 🚨 Trump STUNS ALL with INSANE move | Another Day

Jimmy and Bruce in one clip! Awesome!

Bruce Springsteen & Jeremy Allen White on New Movie, Doing Karaoke & Bruce's Message for America

Jimmy Kimmel Live, 21.5M subscribers, Oct 3, 2025 #Kimmel

Bruce Springsteen and Jeremy Allen White talk about their new movie Springsteen: Deliver Me From Nowhere, Jeremy talking and singing like Bruce and feeling like a rock star when performing in front of people, Bruce being on set all the time, doing karaoke at a bar in London, borrowing the title Born in the USA, being on “Curb Your Enthusiasm,” how Jeremy and Bruce met, Bruce's new box set Nebraska ‘82, the lyrics to Darlington County, his late friend and bandmate Danny Federici, and Bruce has a message of hope for America in these “dangerous times.”

ptember 20 at 7p ET on CNN.

Rosie O'Donnell on life in Ireland, Trump, and why she left the U.S.

Ireland AM, 32.8K subscribers, Jul 25, 2025 #rosieodonnell #IrelandAM

Rosie O'Donnell on her experience living in Ireland and her criticisms of the current American political climate, expressing concerns about censorship and the authoritarian nature of the government and reflects on the challenges faced by American citizens and the impact of Donald Trump's presidency on society. Rosie also shares her personal journey and emotions regarding the changes in America alongside her latest projects in entertainment Broadcast on 25/07/2025 Subscribe to Ireland AM for more exclusive videos: https://bit.ly/4cZifj3 FOLLOW US: / irelandamvmtv / irelandamvmtv / irelandamvmtv MORE ABOUT IRELAND AM: Welcome to the official Ireland AM Channel! We are Ireland's biggest breakfast show live weekdays from 7am-10am & weekends from 9am-12pm on Virgin Media Play & Virgin Media One. Join us as we explore various news topics of interests while guests open up for interviews that cover a multitude of subjects such as politics, food and human interest! #IrelandAM #rosieodonnell

Stephen Colbert Announces The Cancellation Of “The Late Show”

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, 10.3M subscribers, Jul 17, 2025 #StephenColbert #Colbert #Comedy

Stephen Colbert tells his audience that the next season of “The Late Show” will be the last, and that the series will end in May 2026. #Colbert #Comedy #StephenColbert #TheLateShow

Jimmy Fallon & Seth Meyers Praise Stephen Colbert Following CBS’ ‘The Late Show’ Cancellation

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📚 Authors & Banned Books

Read the books they tried to silence — from past classics to modern truth-tellers. Tune in to Ali Velshi’s passionate coverage on why stories still matter.

Banned Books! It's happening now!

It is critical that we not only discuss music, comediens, and actors. We must look at authors and what we are doing to that art form. Personally, I have read all of these books. Ali Velshi's Banned Book Club is awesome. Everyone should watch it. Let's look at it together!

2 Banned Books (And Why You Must Read Them)

THE GRIM, 1.46M subscribers, Sep 1, 2025

Read the books that the Suki try to hide. TIMESTAMPS: 0:30 The Gulag Archipelago – Aleksandr Solschenizyn 1:20 1984 – George Orwell 2:07 The Sovereign Individual – James Dale Davidson & William Rees-Mogg 2:47 The Creature from Jekyll Island – G. Edward Griffin 3:28 Brave New World – Aldous Huxley 4:06 Fahrenheit 451 – Ray Bradbury 4:46 Reality Transurfing – Vadim Zeland 5:32 Medical Nemesis – Ivan Illich 6:07 The Mass Psychology of Fascism – Wilhelm Reich 6:50 The Egyptian – Mika Waltari 7:28 The Adam and Eve Story – Chan Thomas 8:09 Tyndale Bible – William Tyndale

AI Overview

The Velshi Banned Book Club is an MSNBC multi-platform series, including podcasts and videos, hosted by journalist Ali Velshi to combat book banning and censorship by discussing the literature and the reasons for its targeting. Each episode features a different author of a challenged book, with the series emphasizing that "reading is resistance". The club's work includes video discussions, podcast episodes, and lists of challenged books, all aimed at cultural and literary analysis and promoting reading as an act of defiance against censorship.

What it is:

• A series created by MSNBC's Ali Velshi.

• Aims to resist book banning and censorship in the United States.

• Features authors of banned books in discussions about their work and why it's targeted.

• Emphasizes reading as an act of resistance against the trend of book removal from schools and libraries.

How to participate:

• Listen to the podcasts:Episodes are available on platforms like Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.

• Watch the videos:You can watch episodes of the series on Peacock.

• Read along:The series encourages readers to engage with the books and participate in the conversation.

• Engage with your community:The club suggests supporting local bookstores and libraries and interacting with school boards as a direct way to resist censorship.

Examples of featured books and authors:

• The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

• The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story by Nikole Hannah-Jones

• 1984 by George Orwell

• The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison

• Lord of the Flies by William Golding

Velshi Banned Book Club: George Orwell’s '1984' with author Veronica Roth...

Velshi Banned Book Club: a Conversation with the Great Stephen King

#VelshiBannedBookClub: 'Maus' by Art Spiegelman

Velshi Banned Book Club: “The 1619 Project: Born on the Water” by Renée Watson

Velshi Banned Book Club: ‘Rebecca’ by Daphne du Maurier with Jennifer Egan, one of my favorite books

Velshi Banned Book Club: ‘The Great Gatsby’ by F. Scott Fitzgerald turns 100

Velshi Banned Book Club: ‘Fahrenheit 451’ by Ray Bradbury

Margaret Atwood joins the #VelshiBannedBookClub

Velshi Banned Book Club: “World War Z” by Max Brooks

The Dystopian World of 1984 Explained

AlternateHistoryHub, 2.44M subscribers, Mar 3, 2017

George Orwell's novel has been brought up recently. Many terms and facts are used. The world he crafted doses have some similarities, but it in itself is dystopian in its own right. What caused this to happen? What made 1984 such a dark novel that Orwellian is now a term? This is one video to explain.

🎨 Artists: Fighting Back Through Creativity

From street murals to digital art, artists are reclaiming public space and creating powerful imagery that speaks louder than words.

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Explore history, dive into fresh perspectives, and discover how today’s creators are shaping tomorrow’s conversations.

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ate Danny Federici, and Bruce has a message of hope for America in these “dangerous times.”

Banned Books! It's happening now!

It is critical that we not only discuss music, comediens, and actors. We must look at authors and what we are doing to that art form. Personally, I have read all of these books. Ali Velshi's Banned Book Club is awesome. Everyone should watch it. Let's look at it together!

2 Banned Books (And Why You Must Read Them)

THE GRIM, 1.46M subscribers, Sep 1, 2025

Read the books that the Suki try to hide. TIMESTAMPS: 0:30 The Gulag Archipelago – Aleksandr Solschenizyn 1:20 1984 – George Orwell 2:07 The Sovereign Individual – James Dale Davidson & William Rees-Mogg 2:47 The Creature from Jekyll Island – G. Edward Griffin 3:28 Brave New World – Aldous Huxley 4:06 Fahrenheit 451 – Ray Bradbury 4:46 Reality Transurfing – Vadim Zeland 5:32 Medical Nemesis – Ivan Illich 6:07 The Mass Psychology of Fascism – Wilhelm Reich 6:50 The Egyptian – Mika Waltari 7:28 The Adam and Eve Story – Chan Thomas 8:09 Tyndale Bible – William Tyndale

AI Overview

The Velshi Banned Book Club is an MSNBC multi-platform series, including podcasts and videos, hosted by journalist Ali Velshi to combat book banning and censorship by discussing the literature and the reasons for its targeting. Each episode features a different author of a challenged book, with the series emphasizing that "reading is resistance". The club's work includes video discussions, podcast episodes, and lists of challenged books, all aimed at cultural and literary analysis and promoting reading as an act of defiance against censorship.

What it is:

• A series created by MSNBC's Ali Velshi.

• Aims to resist book banning and censorship in the United States.

• Features authors of banned books in discussions about their work and why it's targeted.

• Emphasizes reading as an act of resistance against the trend of book removal from schools and libraries.

How to participate:

• Listen to the podcasts:Episodes are available on platforms like Apple Podcasts and Amazon Music.

• Watch the videos:You can watch episodes of the series on Peacock.

• Read along:The series encourages readers to engage with the books and participate in the conversation.

• Engage with your community:The club suggests supporting local bookstores and libraries and interacting with school boards as a direct way to resist censorship.

Examples of featured books and authors:

• The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood

• The 1619 Project: A New Origin Story by Nikole Hannah-Jones

• 1984 by George Orwell

• The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison

• Lord of the Flies by William Golding

Velshi Banned Book Club: George Orwell’s '1984' with author Veronica Roth...

Velshi Banned Book Club: a Conversation with the Great Stephen King

#VelshiBannedBookClub: 'Maus' by Art Spiegelman

Velshi Banned Book Club: “The 1619 Project: Born on the Water” by Renée Watson

Velshi Banned Book Club: ‘Rebecca’ by Daphne du Maurier with Jennifer Egan, one of my favorite books

Velshi Banned Book Club: ‘The Great Gatsby’ by F. Scott Fitzgerald turns 100

Velshi Banned Book Club: ‘Fahrenheit 451’ by Ray Bradbury

Margaret Atwood joins the #VelshiBannedBookClub

Velshi Banned Book Club: “World War Z” by Max Brooks

The Dystopian World of 1984 Explained

AlternateHistoryHub, 2.44M subscribers, Mar 3, 2017

George Orwell's novel has been brought up recently. Many terms and facts are used. The world he crafted doses have some similarities, but it in itself is dystopian in its own right. What caused this to happen? What made 1984 such a dark novel that Orwellian is now a term? This is one video to explain.

Jimmy Kimmel is back!

Sep 23, 2025 #Kimmel

Jimmy Kimmel returns to the air and talks about all of the people who have reached out over the last six days including fellow late night talk show hosts, fans of the show, and those who don’t support what he believes but support his right to share those beliefs anyway, and he expresses that it was never his intention to make light of the murder of a young man, how important it is to live in a country that allows us to have a show like this, the Chairman of the FCC Brendan Carr telling an American company that “We can do this the easy way or the hard way,” Trump saying he has no talent and no ratings, being fortunate to work at a company that has allowed us to do the show we want to do for almost 23 years, not agreeing with the decision to have our show pulled off the air last Wednesday, Trump making it very clear he wants to see Jimmy and other late night hosts fired, and solidarity from the right, left and those in the middle. Then Jimmy talks to the new FCC Chairman (Robert De Niro), and gets into Trump’s day addressing the United Nations, the escalator breaking, having trouble with the teleprompter, and the headache he’s creating with his buddy RFK over Tylenol. SUBSCRIBE to get the latest #Kimmel: http://bit.ly/JKLSubscribe Follow Jimmy Kimmel on Instagram: https://bit.ly/KimmelInstagram Follow Jimmy Kimmel Live on Instagram: http://bit.ly/JKLInstagram Follow Jimmy Kimmel Live on TikTok: https://bit.ly/JKLTikTok Like Jimmy Kimmel on Facebook: http://bit.ly/KimmelFB Like Jimmy Kimmel Live on Facebook: http://bit.ly/JKLFacebook Visit the Jimmy Kimmel Live Website : http://bit.ly/JKLWebsite About Jimmy Kimmel Live: Jimmy Kimmel serves as host and executive producer of Emmy® nominated “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” ABC’s late-night talk show. “Jimmy Kimmel Live” is well known for its viral video successes, with over 16 billion views and more than 19 million subscribers on the show’s YouTube channel. Some of Kimmel’s most popular comedy bits include Celebrities Read Mean Tweets, Lie Witness News, Halloween Candy YouTube Challenge, Jimmy and Cousin Sal pranking Aunt Chippy and music stars like Rihanna and Dua Lipa surprising Jimmy in the middle of the night.

Trump THREATENS TO END Robert De Niro After He EXPOSED Him

America Interrupted,30.4K subscribers, Sep 22, 2025

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Just some old ladies like me that can sing, and they even have Tangerineman Song...

Battle Hymn of the Donald

NM RagingGranny, 3.07K subscribers, Premiered Aug 8, 2025 SANTA FE

The New Mexico Raging Grannies are disgusted with the crime, incompetence, greed, and sleaze of Trump and his chumps. For years, the right-wing has been making up lies about Democrats, accusing them without a shred of evidence of pedophilia, when all along Trump was besties with the most notorious pedophile in the world. Now he's in panic mode trying to cover up his involvement with the pedophilia ring. The tune is Battle Hymn of the Republic. Lyrics are mostly by Marcy Matasick. Here are the lyrics: Mine eyes have seen the crime-ing and the sliming of the Trump He lost sight of all decency – his head is up his rump And with his team of crooks and liars, sycophants and chumps The fraud is marching on His lawyers are on speed dial, and they’re working overtime to fight off all the lawsuits and the scandals and the crime He tries to shake off Epstein, but he can’t shake off the slime The cover-ups pile on Lordy! Lordy! How he'll screw ya! With his lies he’ll try to fool ya But, don’t ever let him rule ya! No, we will not back down! Mine ears have heard the smearing and the slander from the right defiling truth and honesty and substituting spite inventing Trumped-up charges, nabbing people day and night The hate is marching on I’ve seen them cut the taxes for the richest billionaires While stealing from the working class and causing great despair And now polluters have their way with all our land and air Their wreckage will live on Lordy! Lordy! How they screw ya! With their lies they try to fool ya But, don’t ever let ’em rule ya! No, we will not back down!

How 'bout some blues?

Ain't No Better Time To Leave the Cult

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Fascists Can’t Create: Why They Steal and Silence Music

The Last Mixed Tap, 6.55K subscribers, Sep 20, 2025 TLMT Podcast

Fascists can’t create. They can only silence, steal, and twist music into something hollow. From Nazi Germany banning jazz, to the Catholic Church blacklisting artists in Ireland, to punk, disco, and hip-hop being targeted, authoritarian regimes have always feared music. Because music is messy, imperfect, alive… everything fascism can’t stand. In this video, I explore how fascists try to erase or hijack culture, from Pink Floyd’s The Wall to Ireland’s recent “Míse Éire Festival.” And why, no matter how many times they raid the dancefloor or burn the records, music always slips free. 🎶 Featuring stories from punk, disco, hip-hop, the Civil Rights Movement, and today’s artists speaking up for Palestine. If you enjoyed this, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and join me every week on The Last Mixed Tape for more deep dives into music, culture, and resistance. 00:00 Intro 00:28 Frank Zappa 01:13 Fascists Can’t Dance 01;42 A Brief History of Authoritarianist Oppression 05:52 Because of Woke! 06:03 Why Fascists Hate Music 13:25 Why this matters 16:21 Zappa #Fascism #MusicHistory #AntiFascist #MusicEssay

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o more great again No - no more great again There’s big crime in DC at THE White House Don’t need no fascist rules Don't want no fascist schools Don’t want soldiers on our streets There’s big crime in DC at THE White House There’s big crime in DC at THE White House Got to get the fascists out got to Clean the white house out Don’t want soldiers on our streets There’s big crime in DC at THE White House There’s big crime in DC at THE White House No more great again No - no more great again There’s big crime in DC at THE White House There’s big crime in DC at THE White House No more money to the fascists the billionaire fascists TIME TO BLACKOUT THE SYSTEM no more great again No - no more great again TIME TO BLACKOUT THE SYSTEM There’s big crime in DC at THE White House There’s big crime in DC at THE White House NO MORE GREAT AGAIN No NO MORE GREAT AGAIN There’s big crime in DC at THE White House There’s big crime in DC at THE White House NO MORE GREAT AGAIN NO NO MORE GREAT AGAIN

Transcript: Here's what Bruce Springsteen had to say about Trump in Manchester, UK

• Pete Chianca

• May 14

• 3 min read

Updated: May 15

I'll have more to say about this after it sinks in. But I will say that no one does righteous indignation like Bruce Springsteen. And he is certainly indignant about what he feels like the Trump administration is doing to the country he loves.

Judging from the fact that his people have already edited together and released these remarks — delivered in Manchester at the first show in what's now called "The Land of Hope and Dreams Tour" — I'd also say he doesn't care who knows it.

Will we see Bruce bring this message to America? If I were a betting man I'd start saving up for tickets now.

Before "Land of Hope and Dreams":

Good evening. It's great to be in Manchester and back in the UK. Welcome to The Land of Hope and Dreams Tour. The mighty E Street Band is here tonight to call upon the righteous power of art, of music, of rock and roll in dangerous times.

In my home, the America I love, the America I've written about that has been a beacon of hope and liberty for 250 years, is currently in the hands of a corrupt, incompetent, and treasonous administration.

Tonight, we ask all who believe in democracy and the best of our American experience to rise with us. Raise your voices against authoritarianism and let freedom ring.

Before "House of a Thousand Guitars":

How we doing Manchester? All right?

The last check on power, after the checks and balances of government have failed, are the people, you and me. It's in the union of people around a common set of values. Now that's all that stands between democracy and authoritarianism.

So at the end of the day, all we've really got is each other.

Before "My City of Ruins":

Now, there's some very weird, strange and dangerous shit going on out there right now.

In America, they are persecuting people for using their right to free speech and voicing their dissent. This is happening now.

In America, the richest men are taking satisfaction in abandoning the world's poorest children to sickness and death. This is happening now.

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