The Conversation That 'Rich Men North of Richmond' Is Starting
Brian Lehrer: A Daily Politics Podcast
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A new country song has captured the hearts of the right wing. But the message of the music suggests a more complicated political situation in terms of populism and elitism.
On Today's Show:
Greg Sargent, Washington Post columnist, talks about why Republicans love the country singer Oliver Anthony's song "Rich Men North of Richmond," and how policy moves could actually address some of the indignities he sings about.
A new country song has captured the hearts of the right wing. But the message of the music suggests a more complicated political situation in terms of populism and elitism. On today's show, Greg Sargent, Washington Post columnist, talks about why Republicans love the country singer Oliver Anthony's song "Rich Men North of Richmond," and how policy moves could actually address some of the indignities he sings about.