Paige breaks down the infamous 2003 controversy involving the country group The Dixie Chicks, where the lead singer criticized then-President George W. Bush's plan to go to war. Backlash ensued as people burned CDs, wrote to radio stations, and called the group sexist names. Paige thinks about when it is okay for musicians to comment on politics, and what sparked such a strong backlash in this specific instance. Topics include sexism, conservatism in the country genre, and more.
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