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Summary

This week we delve into the journey of The Chicks (formerly known as the Dixie Chicks), exploring their rise to fame, the impact of cancel culture, and their bold political statements during a tumultuous time in American history. We reflect on personal memories tied to the band's music, discuss the societal implications of these experiences, and celebrate the resilience and talent of female artists in the music industry.

Keywords

The Chicks, Dixie Chicks, cancel culture, music history, 9/11, feminism, country music, female artists, pop culture, societal impact

References

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chicks-vs-the-iraq-war/id1380008439?i=1000519840611

https://www.tiktok.com/@terryandkaniyia/video/7556412633264540942

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dixie_Chicks_comments_on_George_W._Bush

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chicks_discography

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As always - a big thank you to Steve Olszewski for the art and images, Calid B and SJ Fadeaway for the musical mixings, and huge credit to Malvina Reynolds (writer) and Schroder Music Co. (ASCAP) (publisher) of the song “Little Boxes”.