Episode 223: Washington WINOS | PMRC

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May 15th, 2024

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Hillary and Tina cover the Parents Music Resource Center.

The Parents Music Resource Center attempted to censor music lyrics in the 1980s. BUT several artists fought back defending their right to creative expression.

Sources
Hillary's Story
Newsweek
Parental Advisory Forever: An Oral History of the PMRC's War on Dirty Lyrics

Rolling Stone
PMRC's 'Filthy 15': Where Are They Now?
Tipper Gore Reflects on PMRC 30 Years Later

Wikipedia
Parents Music Resource Center

YouTube
Tipper Gore Interview About Parents Music Resource Council | #TBMTV

Photos
Parental Advisory Sticker--by RIAA/Public Domain via Wikipedia
Tipper Gore and Susan Baker at Senate Hearing--by More Lana Harris via Newsweek
Dee Snider at Senate Hearing--by Marc "Wiseguy" Weiss via Rolling Stone
PMRC Protesters--by James Ruebsamen/Herald Examiner Collection/Los Angeles Public Library

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