What Olivia Rodrigo has said about Political activism by musicians
2 quotes · 1 episode · May 31, 2026
Olivia Rodrigo, American singer-songwriter who performed 'Ironic' on stage with Morissette, has been quoted on Political activism by musicians 2 times in 1 episode of The Daily, most recently on May 31, 2026. Each quote below is verbatim and links to the moment it was said.
In their words
Rodrigo says expressing her feelings about Gaza is part of being an artist and that no one on her team has discouraged her.
“I think it would just be disingenuous to be like I don't feel heartbroken about what's going on in Gaza”
The Daily: Popcast: Olivia Rodrigo Tried Writing Love Songs. Then Life Got Messy. (May 31, 2026) · Listen from 50:41
Rodrigo credits her parents for fostering her willingness to speak her mind.
“my parents never made me feel like stupid for saying something or never made me feel like I was being too much or too emotional or oversharing”
The Daily: Popcast: Olivia Rodrigo Tried Writing Love Songs. Then Life Got Messy. (May 31, 2026) · Listen from 51:53
Episodes
Popcast: Olivia Rodrigo Tried Writing Love Songs. Then Life Got Messy.The Daily · May 31, 2026 · 1 h 30 min
Olivia Rodrigo talks with Popcast's Jon Caramanica and Joe Coscarelli about her third album, songwriting, fame, politics, Taylor Swift speculation and girlhood.
Olivia Rodrigo on other topics
- Songwriting creative process · 3 quotes
- Fame · 2 quotes
- The Cure (Olivia Rodrigo song) · 2 quotes
- you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love · 2 quotes
- Taylor Swift and Olivia Rodrigo relationship · 1 quote
- Baby doll dress controversy · 1 quote
- 2026 Met Gala · 1 quote
- Guts (Olivia Rodrigo album) · 1 quote