About this episode

The episode discusses Bruce Springsteen's song 'Born In The U.S.A.' and its dual themes of patriotism and criticism, highlighting the discussions it sparked in 1984.

Bruce Springsteens Rock-Hymne „Born In The U.S.A.“ ist patriotisch und kritisch zugleich und wurde 1984 heftig diskutiert.

People in this episode

Hosts: Matthias Kugler, Benedikt Wiehle

Topics covered

• patriotism
• criticism
• rock music
• 1980s
• cultural discussion

Keywords

• Born In The U.S.A.
• Bruce Springsteen
• rock hymn
• patriotism
• 1984
• music history

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