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Psychologist Daniel Levitin dissects Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon'

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Psychologist Daniel Levitin dissects Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon'

Pink Floyd's historic album Dark Side of the Moon turns 50 years old today – cognitive psychologist Daniel Levitin joins us to discuss its twisting psychological themes.

Psychologist Daniel Levitin dissects Pink Floyd's 'Dark Side of the Moon'

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Ahead Of Presidential Election, Pink Floyd's Roger Waters Divides Brazil

Roger Waters, performing in Moscow in August, 2018. The artist recently drew attention in Brazil over his criticism of the right-wing presidential candidate Jair Bolsonaro. Gennady Avramenko/ Epsilon/Getty Images hide caption

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Ahead Of Presidential Election, Pink Floyd's Roger Waters Divides Brazil

Amid rising political tensions, veteran rocker Roger Waters is using his tour to urge Brazilians not to vote for the far-right presidential candidate — prompting confrontations between fans.

Ahead Of Presidential Election, Pink Floyd's Roger Waters Divides Brazil

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The Politics And Passions Of Roger Waters
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The Politics And Passions Of Roger Waters

The bassist, singer and songwriter behind some of the 20th century's most iconic music goes deep into race, civil rights, prison reform, the troubled music industry and more.

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Roger Waters Announces 'Us And Them' Live Tour

Roger Waters performs onstage during Desert Trip at the Empire Polo Field on October 9, 2016 in Indio, Calif. Kevin Winter/Getty Images hide caption

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Roger Waters Announces 'Us And Them' Live Tour

The tour will include a mix of Roger Waters' solo work and Pink Floyd songs, along with some newly written tracks for an upcoming album.

Roger Waters Announces 'Us And Them' Live Tour

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