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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Satirist and outlaw country star Kinky Friedman dies at 78

    Friedman brought an irreverent social consciousness to his music and his eventual run for Texas governor. KCRW replays an interview with him from 2020.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jul 1, 2024 • 1 min read

    Friedman brought an irreverent social consciousness to his music and his eventual run for Texas governor. KCRW replays an interview with him from 2020.

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      Madeleine Brand

      Host, 'Press Play'

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      Vice President of Talk Programming, KCRW

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      Digital News & Culture Editor

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      Kinky Friedman

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    The full episode

    4 of 4
    Fantastical art of ‘Wild things’ author is on display at the Skirball
    1. 0:00‘Wild Things’ are roaming: Learn about Maurice Sendak at the Skirball
    2. 0:00SCOTUS gives Trump substantial immunity from insurrection charges
    3. 12:28CA cities expected to crack down on homeless camping, following SCOTUS ruling
    4. 36:48Satirist and outlaw country star Kinky Friedman dies at 78You’re reading this
    Back to Press Play with Madeleine Brand