Bach and Black Folks - Ep 26-173

Bach and Black Folks - Ep 26-173

May 1, 2026 · 39 min · Episode 173

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The episode discusses the controversy surrounding the use of classical music in public spaces and its implications on societal issues.

Ladies and gentlemen, we have officially entered a timeline where classical music is controversial . Not lyrics glorifying violence. Not explicit content. Not even political propaganda. No, the problem—according to the ever-vigilant outrage patrol—is that stores like Walgreens and 7-Eleven are playing Bach and opera… and it’s working. Fewer people loitering. Fewer encampments. Fewer disruptions to customers trying to buy toothpaste without stepping over a human tragedy. And somehow, that’s the scandal. [X] SB – Classical music to keep Blacks away Science behind it? Let’s just say it out loud: at least it’s not water cannons and German shepherds. Nobody’s getting sprayed off the sidewalk like it’s a 1960s newsreel. No one’s being chased down an alley. It’s violins, people. Cellos. A harpsichord having a quiet little moment. Johann Sebastian Bach is now apparently the face of systemic oppression. The psychology of why this works. The Left’s selective compassion, which somehow has more energy for critiquing playlists than fixing homelessness. The economic reality for businesses stuck in the middle. And finally, the cultural irony of declaring classical music—arguably one of…

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Organizations: Walgreens, 7-Eleven

Places: California

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