Welcome to the first episode of Songs for Democracy Podcast.

Songs for Democracy Podcast explores songs furthering democratic values, reminding people why personal responsibility, vigilance, and action are key pillars of a democratic society. Democracy needs citizens to stay vigilant and responsible in order to last. When government has too much power and control over its citizenry, democracy withers away. Here we will share helpful articles about the history and value of art in politics and public discourse as well as analyze song lyrics that focus on key democratic values from different perspectives.

In today's episode we begin with Chapter 1: Sound and Polis: Why Art Matters in Politics from "The Lyre and the Agora: Music, Literature, and the Politics of Ancient Greece - How Art Became the Voice of Social Change - A comprehensive s ...