Conor Oberst Opens Up About 30 Years of Stardom, Personal Struggles and Writing Under Trump

Singer-songwriter Conor Oberst reflects on more than 30 years as a cult rock icon, a career that began when he was a teenager and was nearly derailed by personal struggles including substance abuse. He discusses the challenge of writing politically engaged music during the Trump era. Despite the turbulence, Oberst remains a prolific artist with a devoted niche following.