EPISODE · Sep 5, 2026 · 17 MIN

California Über Alles: Punk's Political Rattle

from The History of Punk Rock Podcast: Bands, Scenes, Hardcore, DIY Culture, Record Labels, Clubs, and Punk Music History · host Podily

This episode dissects Dead Kennedys’ 1979 single “California Über Alles,” exploring its sharp satire of California politics, the DIY ethos of Alternative Tentacles and the early East Bay punk infrastructure—from cheap black vinyl pressings to underground mail‑order networks—and how the song’s biting critique influenced later politically‑engaged punk acts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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