The moral boundaries we draw around music consumption reveal much about our values, and in this thought-provoking episode, we explore the complex question: Can we separate problematic artists from their art? Through passionate mother-daughter debate, we navigate the messy ethical territory of enjoying music made by people whose actions or beliefs we find objectionable.
We challenge the notion that misogyny and problematic content are unique to any single genre, finding troubling examples across rap, country, rock, and even religious music. The discussion takes surprising turns as we revisit songs from earlier decades that now reveal disturbing narratives about power, consent, and predatory behavior that went unquestioned at the time. This evolution in our understanding forces us to reckon with how cultural context shapes our perception of art.
What emerges is a nuanced exploration of personal ethics in the streaming age, where the connection between listening and supporting has become increasingly complex. What musical boundaries have you drawn for yourself, and what do they reveal about your values?

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