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Coffee Break: Songs for Election Day

People line up to vote on the last day of early voting at the Minneapolis Early Vote Center Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, in Minneapolis.
People line up to vote on the last day of early voting at the Minneapolis Early Vote Center Monday, Nov. 5, 2018, in Minneapolis.Jim Mone | AP

by Anna Weggel

November 06, 2018

It's Election Day!

Polls are officially open in Minnesota and you can register right on site if you like. Find out where to vote and get answers to other questions you might have at mprnews.org.

What songs do you want to hear for today's 9:30 Coffee Break that are about voting, choice and giving the power to the people?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

Have an idea for a Coffee Break topic? Submit your idea for a future theme and browse past Coffee Breaks in our archive. Or, when you register for a Minnesota Public Radio account, you can send requests via Alexa, too Just say "Alexa, ask The Current to play Song by Artist" e.g. "Alexa, ask The Current to play Left of the Dial by The Replacements."

Songs played

Willie Nelson - Vote 'Em Out
Radiohead - Electioneering
Maria Isa - Street Politics
Arcadia - Election Day
X - The New World
Guante and Big Cats - The National Anthem feat. Haley Bonar
Guided By Voices - Vote For Me Dummy
Rage Against The Machine - Take the Power Back