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US politics
fromwww.npr.org
20 hours ago

Democrats will 'either adapt or die' as strategists push them onto new platforms

Politicians must master 30-second verticals, three-minute cable hits, and three-hour podcasts to survive in today’s media ecosystem.
World politics
fromWIRED
6 days ago

Right-Wing Influencers Are Turning to Foreign Affairs

Politicians and governments use influencer platforms and staged visits to broadcast diplomatic messages on social media, reaching new audiences while provoking controversy.
Science
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

Seven Sunday Reads

People carry relatives' cells; AI competes with college grads; political and cultural figures deepen division; early rising and parenting choices influence life.
US politics
fromThe Nation
1 week ago

What the Democrats Can Learn From Gavin Newsom's Trump Mockery

Using Trump-style online bluster can capture mass attention but risks normalizing coarse rhetoric and further degrading collective attention and public discourse.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Minneapolis Mayor Flubs Basic Gun Facts While Demanding Weapons Ban

A call for a nationwide assault weapons ban followed a city school shooting, but incorrect descriptions of firearm mechanics prompted viral criticism and political backlash.
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US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

88-Year-Old Democrat Keeps Saying She's Running for Re-Election And Her Staff Keeps Walking It Back

Eleanor Holmes Norton frequently asserts her intention to run for re-election, but her staff continuously backtracks on her statements.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

DeSantis Falsely Claims He Didn't Hear From Biden After Hurricane Helene

Speaking alongside President Donald Trump from Alligator Alcatraz on Tuesday, DeSantis praised the commander in chief for wanting to be helpful for governors, while attacking the previous administration.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

13 times Melania Trump appeared to send messages with her fashion choices

Throughout her time as first lady, Melania Trump has utilized her wardrobe to carefully curate messages, reflecting both her personality and political climate.
Fashion & style
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Gavin Newsom's Lawsuit Against Fox News Is Petty, Petulant and Pretty Damn Perfect

Gavin Newsom's lawsuit against Fox News highlights a broader issue of media distortion in political coverage.
Podcast
fromThe Mercury News
3 months ago

Why California Democrats' latest playbook includes podcasts

Democrats are increasingly utilizing podcasts for political outreach to catch up with Republicans' early adoption of the medium.
fromIndependent
3 months ago

Colin Murphy: Joe Biden will go down in history as a dark and tragic figure

"Stay positive. You are sounding defensive." This note highlighted the concern among Biden's aides regarding his demeanor during the crucial Zoom call with Democratic members.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Just F**king Talk Like a Person!' Jon Stewart Recalls Congress Member's Team Awkwardly Asking About Being Authentic' on Show

In the early days of The Daily Show, convincing lawmakers to appear was tough, requiring a panel discussion for their advisors on the benefits of authenticity.
Podcast
US news
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

Column | Biden was empath-in-chief. Can a divided country offer him empathy?

President Biden's personal message on his cancer emphasizes the importance of empathy and resilience in difficult times.
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fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago
US politics

A Day in the Live-Streamed Life of Donald Trump

Trump transformed presidential operations by favoring informal, television-focused engagements over traditional formalities.
His second term emphasizes a live-streaming approach to communication, changing presidential press interactions.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago
US politics

Trump's Truth Social posts make no sense what do they say about his mentality?

Donald Trump's recent Truth Social posts exemplify a bizarre and unfiltered use of social media to express grievances and reimagined authority.
US politics
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago

A Day in the Live-Streamed Life of Donald Trump

Trump transformed presidential operations by favoring informal, television-focused engagements over traditional formalities.
His second term emphasizes a live-streaming approach to communication, changing presidential press interactions.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Trump's Truth Social posts make no sense what do they say about his mentality?

Donald Trump's recent Truth Social posts exemplify a bizarre and unfiltered use of social media to express grievances and reimagined authority.
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Digital life
fromWIRED
4 months ago

Trump Wants to Erase Black History. These Digital Archivists Are Racing to Save It

Museums are seen as public trusts, with attacks on them symbolizing an effort to dictate cultural belonging.
Social media has become crucial for digital resistance, highlighting the importance of information access in the face of manipulation.
NYC parents
fromNew York Post
4 months ago

NYC public schools newsletter accusing Israel of 'genocide in Gaza' prompts new crackdown

NYC Schools Chancellor requires approval for mass communications after a controversial newsletter about Israel's actions in Gaza.
Media industry
fromInc
4 months ago

Why Every Brand Needs a Stump Speech

A stump speech is essential for politicians and brands, providing clarity, connection, and a memorable message.
US politics
fromFast Company
4 months ago

The Democrats' X account is starting to get spicy. It's about time.

The Democrats have adopted a more aggressive social media strategy to counteract GOP messaging, indicating a readiness to fight back.
Left-wing politics
fromThe New Yorker
4 months ago

The Mexican President Who's Facing Off with Trump

Claudia Sheinbaum maintains the tradition of the mañanera while emphasizing health, contrasting with AMLO's more combative style during press interactions.
SF politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

F*ck You!' Nancy Mace Posts Wild Video in Which She Berated a Constituent Confronting Her for Not Holding a Town Hall

Rep. Nancy Mace had a public altercation with a constituent, marked by her aggressive language and refusal to back down.
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 months ago

Jim Clyburn Blames Media for Democrats' Historic Unpopularity: That's What's Killing Us'

Well, I think the message coming from the Democratic Party is a good message, Clyburn said. The problem we've got, I'll say, is that we have to depend upon the media to deliver it.
Left-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Labour MPs urge Starmer to get out there' with Trump-style media strategy

Trump and [the vice-president] JD Vance have shown the advantage of getting out there and not worrying about making mistakes. In the run-up to the election, Vance did multiple disastrous podcast interviews, but people did not focus on them for long. Eventually he started getting noticed for the things he wanted to say.
UK politics
US politics
fromThe Walrus
5 months ago

The Leaders' Debates Feel like Watching Bad Theatre | The Walrus

Debates in political campaigns often fail to shift public opinion or meaningfully engage with complex issues.
NYC politics
fromNew York Post
5 months ago

Cuomo mayoral campaign blames aide's lazy editing - not ChatGPT - for typo-ridden housing plan: 'Bbjectively'

Cuomo's campaign faced scrutiny over a poorly written housing plan, attributing errors to human oversight rather than AI misuse.
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