Name: Punk for the People: A Conversation with Ken Casey
Start: 2026-05-29T10:00:00-0400
End: 2026-05-29T10:45:00-0400

Punk for the People: A Conversation with Ken Casey

Friday May 29, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT

WBUR CitySpace @ 890 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215, USA

The Dropkick Murphys frontman shares why he’s an outspoken critic of the Trump administration, channeling punk rock's protest roots to deliver a pro-democracy message.

Speakers

Robin Young

Co-Host, Here & Now, WBUR

Robin Young brings more than 25 years of broadcast experience to her role as host of Here & Now. She is a Peabody Award-winning documentary filmmaker who has also reported for NBC, CBS and ABC television and for several years was substitute host and correspondent for "The Today S... Read More →

Ken Casey

Founder, Dropkick Murphys & Pro-Democracy Champion

Ken Casey is the founding member of Boston's Dropkick Murphys, who've generated half-a-billion streams and 8 million-plus album sales worldwide.

Perennially outspoken, the band’s music champions the working class and downtrodden, while carrying hope through powerful melodies and... Read More →

Friday May 29, 2026 10:00am - 10:45am EDT
WBUR CitySpace

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Robin Young

Ken Casey

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Robin Young

Ken Casey

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