Kid Rock, Old Glory & The White House Controversy - 2025 Week 15
Bar Talk Happy Hour
Thursday, April 3, 2025 - 13 minutes
This week on Bar Talk Happy Hour, we dive into the buzz surrounding Kid Rock’s patriotic fashion choice during his visit to the White House with Donald Trump. Dressed head-to-toe in an American flag-themed outfit, Kid Rock proudly posed alongside the former president — but not without raising a few eyebrows. Some critics claim he violated the U.S. Flag Code, while others argue it’s just rock ‘n’ roll expression.
So what is the U.S. Flag Code, and does it really apply to musicians making a statement? We break down the rules, the reactions, and the fine line between fashion and federal guidelines. Plus, we’ve got some good ol’ honky-tonk and red dirt music lined up, so crack open a cold one and tune in for a star-spangled edition of Bar Talk Happy Hour!
Subscribe to this podcast
On Demand
-
Cody Johnson’s Stand: Respect, Freedom & Doing It Right - 2025-04-19Cody Johnson pauses his concert to salute real American heroes—and Odie Coyote chimes in on honoring freedom the right way.
-
Sit Down or Get Rowdy? Vince Gill on Concert Etiquette - 2025-04-12Vince Gill says it’s OK to sit at his shows—especially during slow songs. Odie Coyote and Producer Raven weigh in on whether today’s concert crowds have lost their manners or just found their groove.
-
Kid Rock, Old Glory & The White House Controversy - 2025-04-05Kid Rock sparks controversy over his stars-and-stripes outfit at the White House with Trump — did he break the U.S. Flag Code?
-
Grit and Glory INTERVIEW: The Story Behind the Song - 2025-03-29Chip Oliphant, Jason Allen, and Susan Hickman share the story behind their hit “Grit and Glory” and its ties to the Four Sixes Ranch.
Podcasts
-
Bar Talk Happy Hour
Cody Johnson’s Stand: Respect, Freedom & Doing It Right - 2025 Week 16
-
Bar Talk Happy Hour
Sit Down or Get Rowdy? Vince Gill on Concert Etiquette - 2025 Week 15
-
Bar Talk Happy Hour
Kid Rock, Old Glory & The White House Controversy - 2025 Week 15
-
Bar Talk Happy Hour
Grit and Glory INTERVIEW: The Story Behind the Song - 2025 Week 14