# A U.S. Senator Stops by Track Star HQ to Talk Music

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Podcast: [The Track Star Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-track-star-podcast-7489300)
Published: 2026-06-17T10:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 2252

## Resource

Today on the Track Star Podcast, Jack is joined by Connecticut Senator Chris Murphy for a conversation about everything from touching grass to the pursuit of happiness, discussing how community engagement and human connection have the power to uplift and heal. With a carefully curated playlist, Jack walks Senator Murphy through different times and different lives, and facilitates a conversation about how consumerism and globalization have contributed to a cultural disconnect. Today’s episode shows how music can lead to important discussions, as Senator Murphy explains how genuine connection is the most important thing in society today. This Episode’s Tracklist: 00:00 - Intro 00:50 - Your Body Is a Wonderland - John Mayer 06:27 - End of the Road - Boyz II Men 11:01 - Rich Men North of Richmond - Oliver Anthony 16:18 - The Way It Is - Bruce Hornsby and the Range 25:16 - Under the Bridge - Red Hot Chili Peppers 34:36 - Could It Be Another Change - The Samples 34:56 - Carry On - The Samples

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