Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables: Dead Kennedys' Satirical Assault on Reagan‑Era America

This episode explores the 1980 debut of the Dead Kennedys, dissecting how its surf‑inspired guitar hooks, razor‑sharp political satire, and DIY production forged a new blueprint for American punk. We trace the band’s origins in San Francisco, the underground distribution network run by Alternative Tentacles, and the cultural impact that rippled from California to international shores.

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