Jerry Garcia: A Musical Icon's Legacy and Political Avoidance

This week commemorates the 30th anniversary of the passing of Jerry Garcia, the iconic frontman of the Grateful Dead and a native of San Francisco. Despite Garcia's aversion to government and politics, he steered his band through the counterculture movement of the 1960s, leaving a lasting impact on American society. In a recent biography penned by former Los Angeles Times journalist Jim Newton, Garcia's avoidance of political involvement is explored, even as the band engaged in performances supporting political causes. Scott engages in a conversation with Newton about his latest book, "Here Beside the Rising Tide: Jerry Garcia, the Grateful Dead and an American Awakening."

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