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EPISODE · Jul 16, 2025 · 18 MIN

Democracy's New Anthem "10%", by The Pleasure Bombs

from Over Here, Over There: International Politics & Culture Podcast · host Dan Harris and Claudia Koestler

What if a song could inspire a global movement? Join us for a powerhouse episode of the Over Here, Over There Podcast as we welcome the legendary Pleasure Bombs, the band behind the podcast’s iconic theme, “Increase Democracy By Ten Percent,” for their first in-depth interview in years!Discover why “Increase Democracy By Ten Percent” continues to be a bold anthem for freedom and justice, and why it should be the hymn for our generation as democracy faces new challenges across the world.Dive into exclusive stories linking the Pleasure Bombs’ music to the fall of the Berlin Wall and moments that changed the world, and also behind-the-scenes connections between the song, the band, and the hosts.You can listen to '10%' at the end of the episode, or on Bandcamp here, along with some other great tracks for the Pleasure Bombs' 'Food Plus Sex Equals Nature' album. Join the conversation—hit like, comment, share, and don’t forget to subscribe for more episodes where history meets the present!**

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What if a song could inspire a global movement? Join us for a powerhouse episode of the Over Here, Over There Podcast as we welcome the legendary Pleasure Bombs, the band behind the podcast’s iconic theme, “Increase Democracy By Ten Percent,” for their first in-depth interview in years! Discover why “Increase Democracy By Ten Percent” continues to be a bold anthem for freedom and justice, and why it should be the hymn for our generation as democracy faces new challenges across the world. Div...

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