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The Format Is Back After Two Decades Away -- and This Time, They’re Writing Protest Anthems

Podcast: Music News Radio
Published: Sep 30, 2026
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The Format’s Nate Ruess and Sam Means discuss activism, Macklemore, and their first album, ‘Boycott Heaven,’ in 20 years.