Send us Fan Mail Communism. Socialism. Democratic socialism. These words are all over the news right now, but how often does anyone stop to explain what they mean? With the election weeks away, narrative-change strategist and author Joy Donnell breaks down the political terms getting thrown around in the media. Every term comes wrapped in music, and every song comes with a little-known fact. Music “Aquatic” — Ariel, single (S.A.D.I.E. Independent, 2023) “We the People....” — A Tribe Called Quest, We Got It From Here... Thank You 4 Your Service (Epic Records, 2016) “To Be Young, Gifted and Black” — Nina Simone, single (RCA Victor, 1969) “F.U.B.U.” — Solange, A Seat at the Table (Saint Records / Columbia Records, 2016) “Respect Yourself” — The Staple Singers, Be Altitude: Respect Yourself (Stax Records, 1972) “Get Up, Stand Up” — Bob Marley & The Wailers, Burnin’ (Island Records, 1973) “One Nation Under a Groove” — Funkadelic, One Nation Under a Groove (Warner Bros. Records, 1978) “Fight the Power” — Public Enemy, Do the Right Thing soundtrack (Motown Records, 1989) “Talkin’ ‘bout a Revolution” — Tracy Chapman, Tracy Chapman (Elektra Records, 1988) “Saturn” — Stevie Wonder, Songs in the Key of Life (Tamla / Motown Records, 1976) “Saturn” — SZA, Lana (Top Dawg Entertainment / RCA Records, 2024) “9 to 5” — Dolly Parton, 9 to 5 and Odd Jobs (RCA Records, 1980) “Yes We Can Can” — The Pointer Sisters, The Pointer Sisters (Blue Thumb Records, 1973) “Oval Room” — Margo Price, Days of Unrest (Loma Vista Recordings, 2026) All music is used for commentary. All rights belong to their respective owners. Credits Hosted, written and produced by Auhn Guest: Joy Donnell Sound design: Ajani Foster Engineered at DC Radio 96.3 HD4 by Shane A Vinyl-y Recordings production · An AuhnReel Production Vinyl-y: Drop the Needle. New tracks on Wednesdays. Hear Vinyl-y on DC Radio 96.3 HD4, Weeknights at 9 p.m. @vinylythepodcast · vinylythepodcast@gmail.com
