Dead Kennedys and the Rise of Political Satire in American Punk

This episode explores how the San Francisco band the Dead Kennyds combined razor‑sharp satire, DIY ethics and an early alternative label to make a political statement that reverberated beyond punk. We trace the origins of their explosive first EP, the controversial lyrics that rattled both underground and mainstream audiences, and how they carved a new template for politically charged punk music.

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