Satirist and outlaw country star Kinky Friedman dies at 78

Jul. 01, 2024 Entertainment

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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Credits

Guest:

Kinky Friedman - singer, satirist and occasional politician

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Nihar Patel, Zeke Reed, Ted Robbins

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