Episode 43: “This Banjo Kills Fascists” ft. Clifton Hicks

On this week’s edition of Coffee with Comrades, we sit down with folk musician Clifton Hicks. But, first up, some current events: Erik Prince used the rise of Trump to make an improbable comeback. Unicorn Riot has exposed a network of Neo-Nazis in the US military. Homeland security used a private intelligence firm to monitor family separation protests. No More Deaths activists are once more on trial. A UK activist served a milkshake to a fascist. We begin our month of media analysis by hosting an interview with Clifton Hicks, a folk musician from Tennessee. In this episode, we chat about the anti-war movement, conscientious objection, building banjos, and the history of folk music. Support Clif on Patreon, pick up music from his Bandcamp, and follow him on Twitter. Support Coffee with Comrades on Patreon, follow us on Twitter, and visit our website. Coffee with Comrades is a proud member of the Channel Zero Network. Coffee with Comrades is a grateful part of the Rev Left Radio Podcast Federation. Logo design by Sydney Landis. Support her work, buy some art. Music Intro: “I Ain’t Got No Home in this World Anymore” by Clifton Hicks Interlude: “Beaver Dam” by Clifton Hicks Outro: “German War” by Clifton Hicks