‘Rich Men North of Richmond’ are a problem; so are those south, east, and west
Over the past couple weeks, Oliver Anthony’s video of his song “Rich Men North of Richmond” has gone viral, clocking up more than 20 million views on YouTube. As it’s risen to the top of the streaming charts, it’s also become a theme song for reactionary conservatives. Marjorie Taylor Greene calls it “the anthem of the forgotten Americans.”
Robert Reich August 28, 2023
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