NY Hardcore Punk Legend Paul Cripple of Reagan Youth Goes Off!

On this edition of Parallax Views, New York hardcore punk legend Paul Cripple (aka Paul Bakija) of Reagan Youth joins us to talk music, politics, and anti-fascism! Reagan Youth is one of the most iconic bands of the 80's New York hardcore punk (NYHC) scene and were known for sticking it to the Reagan administration with fast, catchy anthem of anarchism and antifascism. Paul has a lot to say about how Reagan Youth got formed with lead singer David Insurgent (aka Dave Rubinstein) and the early days of the band. He also GOES OFF on the current political climate in America giving his thoughts on the Obama legacy, current President Donald Trump, and even has some positive thoughts about firecracker Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. Additionally, we discuss Reagan Youth's appearances on film and TV soundtracks (Airheads, The Frozen Ground, and Shameless amongst others), what life was like in the Reagan Years, other bands in the punk scene, and more on this edition of Parallax Views! CHECK OUT REAGAN YOUTH @ THEIR OFFICIAL WEBSITE! SUPPORT PARALLAX VIEWS ON PATREON! WHERE YOU CAN HEAR... PARALLAX VIEWS AFTER HOURS! - THE LATEST FROM PARALLAX VIEWS AFTER HOURS: Matthew Alford on What the Mainstream Media Won't Tell You About Western Foreign Policy