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James Sullivan

James Sullivan

@sullivanjames.bsky.social

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Books: comedy, music, sports, pants. Boston Globe arts and culture. Program director, NBPT Docu Fest. Journalism dep’t, Emerson College. jamessullivanauthor.com

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James Sullivan @sullivanjames.bsky.social · 2h

SONG OF THE DAY: Weird Al Yankovic, “Canadian Idiot” #wsayo

Sure, they got their national healthcare
Cheaper meds low crime rates and clean air
Then again, they've got Celine Dion

“Trump terminates all US trade negotiations with Canada over Reagan tariffs ad” (CNBC)

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"Weird Al" Yankovic - Canadian Idiot

YouTube video by Chris Sedtal

James Sullivan @sullivanjames.bsky.social · 23h

SONG OF THE DAY: Dan Zanes, "The Farmer Is the One" #wsayo

The lawyer hangs around
While the butcher cuts a pound
But the farmer is the one who feeds us all

"'This is going to hurt us': US ranchers push back on Trump's Argentina beef deal" (PBS)

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The Farmer Is The One

YouTube video by Dan Zanes - Topic

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Reposted by James Sullivan

Joyce Linehan @ashmont.bsky.social · 1d

We finally posted some video from the September @whichsideboston.bsky.social. @sullivanjames.bsky.social and I are grateful to all who participated. Here you will find some amazing performances you won't see anywhere else! www.whichside.boston/2025-09

SEP 17 2025 — Which Side Are You On? A Protest Music Teach-Out

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James Sullivan @sullivanjames.bsky.social · 2d

SONG OF THE DAY: Joe Jackson, "I'm the Man" #wsayo

I'll speak to the masses through the media
And if you got anything to say to me, you can say it with cash

"Trump says he 'could be' seeking $230 million from his own Justice Department" (CNN)

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YouTube video by Joe Jackson - Topic

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James Sullivan @sullivanjames.bsky.social · 3d

SONG OF THE DAY: Grace Jones, “Demolition Man” #wsayo

I'm a walking nightmare, an arsenal of doom
I kill conversation as I walk into the room

“Federal Workers Given Secret Order as Trump Tears Down Part of the White House” (Daily Beast)

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Grace Jones - Demolition Man (Live From 'A One Man Show' Tour / 1981)

YouTube video by GraceJonesVEVO

James Sullivan @sullivanjames.bsky.social · 4d

SONG OF THE DAY: Tom Paxton, “Daily News” #wsayo

Don't try to make me change my mind with facts

“Indiana University Cuts IDS print entirely, hours after firing student media director” (Indiana Daily Student)

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YouTube video by Tom Paxton - Topic

James Sullivan @sullivanjames.bsky.social · 5d

SONG OF THE DAY: Tom Lehrer, “We Will All Go Together When We Go” #wsayo

When the air becomes uranious
We will all go simultaneous

“‘King Trump’ shares AI video showing himself bombing ‘No Kings’ protesters with feces” (Economic Times)

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We Will All Go Together When We Go

YouTube video by Tom Lehrer - Topic

Reposted by James Sullivan

Damon K @dadadrummer.bsky.social · 6d

My new book, Why Sound Matters, ends with this same song. I wasn’t allowed to quote its lyrics there, for copyright reasons. But you can find them anywhere online, including here…

James Sullivan @sullivanjames.bsky.social · 6d

SONG OF THE DAY: John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, “Power to the People” #wsayo

Say we want a revolution
We better get it on right away
Well get on your feet
Into the street

“Millions expected to flood streets at ‘No Kings’ protests targeting Trump” (Fox News)

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POWER TO THE PEOPLE. (Ultimate Mix, 2020) - John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band (official music video HD)

YouTube video by johnlennon

James Sullivan @sullivanjames.bsky.social · 6d

SONG OF THE DAY: John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, “Power to the People” #wsayo

Say we want a revolution
We better get it on right away
Well get on your feet
Into the street

“Millions expected to flood streets at ‘No Kings’ protests targeting Trump” (Fox News)

m.youtube.com/watch?v=4Epu...

POWER TO THE PEOPLE. (Ultimate Mix, 2020) - John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band (official music video HD)

YouTube video by johnlennon

James Sullivan @sullivanjames.bsky.social · 7d

SONG OF THE DAY: R.E.M., "Radio Free Europe" #wsayo

Decide defy the media too fast
Instead of pushing palaces to fall
Put that, put that, put that up your wall

"In Move to Support Radio Free Europe, R.E.M. Releases Remix for World Press Freedom Day" (RFE)

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R.E.M. - Radio Free Europe 2025 (Jacknife Lee Remix) RFE/RL Dispatch

YouTube video by remhq

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James Sullivan @sullivanjames.bsky.social · 8d

SONG OF THE DAY: The Linda Lindas, “Racist, Sexist Boy” #wsayo

Poser
Blockhead
Riffraff
Jerkface

“Fallout over racist group chat reportedly involving leaders of Young Republicans groups” (NBC News)

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The Linda Lindas - "Racist, Sexist Boy" (Live at LA Public Library)

YouTube video by Epitaph Records

James Sullivan @sullivanjames.bsky.social · 9d

SONG OF THE DAY: Local Honeys, "Dying to Make a Living" #wsayo

He don't like breathin' this way
But it's lucky he's breathin' at all

"Coal Miners With Black Lung Say They Are 'Cast Aside to Die' Under Trump" (NYT)

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Dying to Make A Living

YouTube video by The Local Honeys - Topic

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James Sullivan @sullivanjames.bsky.social · 9d

SONG OF THE DAY: Nina Simone, "Go to Hell" #wsayo

If your mind lies in the Devil's workshop
And evil doin's your thrill
Trouble and mischief is all you live for
You know darn well
That you'll go to hell

"Trump says he doesn't think he'll get to heaven" (NBC News)

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YouTube video by Nina Simone - Topic

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James Sullivan @sullivanjames.bsky.social · 11d

SONG OF THE DAY: Willie Dunn, "I Pity the Country" #wsayo

Government is bumbling
Revolution's rumbling
To be ruled in impunity
Is tradition continuity

"Trump calls Christopher Columbus 'the Original American Hero' as He Sidesteps Indigenous Peoples' Day" (People)

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I Pity the Country

YouTube video by Willie Dunn - Topic

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James Sullivan @sullivanjames.bsky.social · 12d

SONG OF THE DAY: Chava Alberstein, “Zog nit keyn mal” #wsayo

Should the dawn delay or sunrise wait too long,
Then let all future generations sing this song

“Neighbor shielded 7-year-old during South Shore federal raid: ‘I didn’t want them to take her’” (WBEZ)

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Zog nit kein mol

YouTube video by Chava Alberstein - Topic

James Sullivan @sullivanjames.bsky.social · 13d

SONG OF THE DAY: George Harrison, “Brainwashed” #wsayo

Brainwashed by our leaders
By our Kings and Queens
Brainwashed in the open
And brainwashed behind the scenes

“Video of Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for shutdown rolling out at TSA checkpoints” (CNN)

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YouTube video by George Harrison - Topic

James Sullivan @sullivanjames.bsky.social · 14d

SONG OF THE DAY: Morrissey, “The More You Ignore Me, the Closer I Get” #wsayo

Beware
I bear more grudges
Than lonely high court judges

“White House Reacts to Donald Trump’s 2025 Nobel Peace Prize Snub” (Newsweek)

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Morrissey - The More You Ignore Me, The Closer I Get (Official Music Video) [HD Upgrade]

YouTube video by Upgraded Music Videos

James Sullivan @sullivanjames.bsky.social · 15d

SONG OF THE DAY: LCD Soundsystem, "(We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang" #wsayo

Train their guns on me and you
Fascist thang advancing

"White House gives platform to conservative influencers to air grievances during 'antifa roundtable'" (The Guardian)

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(We Don't Need This) Fascist Groove Thang (electric lady sessions - official audio)

YouTube video by LCDSoundsystemVEVO

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James Sullivan @sullivanjames.bsky.social · 16d

SONG OF THE DAY: Moody Blues, "Question" #wsayo

Why do we never get an answer
When we're knocking at the door
Because the truth is hard to swallow

"At Oversight Hearing, AG Bondi Responds to Questions With Attacks Instead of Answers" (Democracy Docket)

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Moody Blues - Question (1970)

YouTube video by 60s70sVintageRock

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James Sullivan @sullivanjames.bsky.social · 17d

SONG OF THE DAY: Zach Bryan, “Bad News” #wsayo

The middle finger’s rising and it won’t stop showing
Got some bad news
The fading of the red, white and blue

“MAGA turns on country star Zach Bryan over teaser for new song mentioning ICE” (Independent)

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Zach Bryan - Bad News [Unreleased]

YouTube video by Zach Bryan Archive

James Sullivan @sullivanjames.bsky.social · 18d

SONG OF THE DAY: Pantera, “Cowboys from Hell” #wsayo

You see us comin'
And you all together run for cover
We're taking over this town

“Pritzker says Trump officials’ Chicago crackdown is ‘making it a war zone’” (Axios)

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Pantera - Cowboys From Hell (Official Music Video) [4K Remaster]

YouTube video by Pantera

James Sullivan @sullivanjames.bsky.social · 18d

SONG OF THE DAY: Above the Law, “Freedom of Speech” #wsayo

You got to give your child credit for what he can do
Plus the way that they're raised is really up to you

“Banned Books Week spotlights attempts to restrict books in libraries and schools” (USA Today)

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above the law - freedom of speech

YouTube video by Netmaniac2999

James Sullivan @sullivanjames.bsky.social · 20d

SONG OF THE DAY: John Prine, “Your Flag Decal Won’t Get You Into Heaven Anymore” #wsayo

Now Jesus don’t killin’, no matter what the reason’s for

“MAGA conservatives are angry at Pope Leo for sharing Catholic thinking” (MSNBC News)

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Your Flag Decal Won't Get You into Heaven Anymore

YouTube video by John Prine - Topic

James Sullivan @sullivanjames.bsky.social · 21d

SONG OF THE DAY: Zager and Evans, "In the Year 2525" #wsayo

I'm kinda wonderin' if man is gonna be alive
He's taken everything this old earth can give
Ain't he ain't put back nothing

"Trump embraces Project 2025 after disavowing it during 2024 campaign" (Axios)

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Zager And Evans - In The Year 2525

YouTube video by eitan19611

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James Sullivan @sullivanjames.bsky.social · 22d

SONG OF THE DAY: The Hives, “Countdown to Shutdown” #wsayo

They're coming for the crown
They're gonna tear it down
I fully guarantee
Repeating history
Shutdown

“More Americans blame Trump, Republicans for shutdown than Democrats: Survey” (The Hill)

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The Hives - Countdown to Shutdown (Official Music Video)

YouTube video by thehivestv