Today, people across the nation are lining up at polling places to make their voices heard in national and local races. Election Day not only got us thinking about voting, it also got us thinking about the crossover between music and current events. There has long been a tie between art and politics as artists often reflect on current events in books, films, and song.

Our colleagues at MPR News will have the latest information about the election throughout the day, and we thought we would help set the tone by crafting the perfect playlist.

So for today’s 9:30 Coffee Break, what songs about standing up, speaking out, and making your voice heard would you like to hear?

Respond with your song ideas in the comments below.

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Songs Played

The Linda Lindas- Vote!
Devo- Freedom of Choice
Loretta Lynn- The Pill
The Clash- Know Your Rights
Bob Marley and The Wailers- Get Up Stand Up
Rage Against The Machine- Take the Power Back
Public Enemy- Fight The Power