Lil Nas X and the Satanic Panic he inspired

CBC Podcasts | Posted: April 7, 2021 4:00 PM | Last Updated: April 7, 2021

Pop Chat Apr. 7, 2021

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Caption: This week, host Elamin Abdelmahmoud welcomes music critics Laura Snapes and Craig Jenkins to discuss the power of the music documentary. Plus, why the Lil Nas X video has caused yet another satanic panic. (CBC)

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This week on Pop Chat

From Demi Lovato to Billie Eilish and Taylor Swift, pop stars are turning to the documentary format to take control of their narrative. Is it working?

And Lil Nas X had 'em shook with his new video. What the controversy over his devil lap dance says about us right now.

With special guests Laura Snapes, deputy music editor at the Guardian and Craig Jenkins, music critic for New York Magazine.

Trigger warning: This episode mentions sexual assault.

Featuring: Laura Snapes, Craig Jenkins and host Elamin Abdelmahmoud

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Culture recommendations this week:

Laura - Jenn Wasner piece in The Guardian
Craig - Godspeed You! Black Emperor's latest album
Elamin - Crush by Larissa Pham for Believer Magazine

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