Punks vs Policing: From CBGB Showdowns to LA Riot Raids

This episode traces how punk’s early confrontations with law‑enforcement across London, New York, Los Angeles and Washington D.C. shaped scenes, music and the DIY infrastructure that underpinned the movement. From CBGB raids to L.A.’s noise‑ordinance busts we unpack the tensions between rebellious crowds and police, and show how these clashes influenced songwriting, club policies and the broader political ethos of punk.

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