Carolina Connection Podcast: A UNC alum has a viral hit with an anti-ICE protest song

February 20, 2026 Henry Nicholls and Reyna Drake
Joseph Terrell is a singer-songwriter based in Pittsboro. His most recent song, “Genuine American Hero,” went viral on social media. (Henry Nicholls / Carolina Connection)

Henry Nicholls and Reyna Drake profile Joseph Terrell and his new viral anti-ICE song, “Genuine American Hero.” The song has almost four million views on TikTok. Terrell is a UNC alum and gained fame through his former band, Mipso.

Henry, who talked with Joseph Terrell, discusses the song’s meaning, the intersection of folk music and political protest, and the importance of social media to the growth of protesting.

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