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Songs of Democracy, Live performances from Bad Bad Hats and Colin Bracewell

January 18, 2026

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Colin Bracewell performed on the Dan Patch Park stage as part of MPR Day at the Minnesota State Fair on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025.
Colin Bracewell performed on the Dan Patch Park stage as part of MPR Day at the Minnesota State Fair on Friday, Aug. 29, 2025.Bump Opera for MPR

Guest host Jessica Paxton features new local songs in reaction the today’s political climate. Also hear live performances featuring Bad Bad Hats and Colin Bracewell in celebration of The Current’s 21st Anniversary.

https://www.thecurrent.org/playlist/the-current/2026-01-18

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