Once again, the citizens of UK Nova and the citizens of Simply Streisand join forces to create radio magic in this discussion of famous artists who use their position of fame to voice their personal opinions to the masses. How does this play in to the political process? Is it fair? Is it a misuse of power? Does it affect how you view their performance? Voicing their own private citizen opinions are Brandy, Chris, Livia, Ellen, Spike, Moderator Michael and author and Streisand fan Allison Waldman. Steve reads a note from Karim in Canada expressing his opinions on artists and politics. Discussions include references, speeches and music from Barbra Streisand, The Dixie Chicks and Pink. There are still a couple of technical glitches! A musical file and a speech file overlap to create a few moments of difficulty. And apologies to Ellen for leaving my mic open as she is talking seriously and I am simultaneously correcting Nick and giving him a “time out” for saying naughty words! Where DO these kids pick these things up? Included is yet another hard hitting interview from Steve with his favorite artist and best friend, Barbra Streisand. Less

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