Oliver Anthony's song "Rich Men North of Richmond" debuted at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. I talk to Lou Pate on 1210 WPHT about the song's rise to the top of the charts.

The song is the first entry on the chart for the singer-songwriter, who goes by the name Oliver Anthony Music. His other song, "Aint Gotta Dollar," debuted at number 82. The song's debut success surpassed Elvis and the Beatles.

Anthony became the first artist to debut at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 without any prior chart history. He beat out Taylor Swift, Morgan Wallen, Luke Combs, and Olivia Rodrigo to reach the top spot. The song is about the frustration of working-class struggles. It struck a chord with conservative pundits.

I also talk more about the latest on the writers and actors strike. I also discuss Taylor Swift declining the Super Bowl and the ongoing scandal around her old manager Scooter Braun.

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