We are back!
This time we are looking at what could have been the 'greatest show on earth' a.k.a the US presidential election of 2024.
It was definitely a show as it lacked any real substance. We will be looking specifically at image polities, online culture, the decline of legacy media & rise of new media.
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Abortion did not play a big role as expected in the US election
How female voters broke for Harris and Trump
Progressive measures won in conservative states and lost in liberal states
It’s the economy stupid. Trump taps voter anger in red wave
Breaking Points - CNN: Trump COULD WIN Popular Vote
Election ads -
Youtube channel with all the election ads
Top 5 Trump Ads of '24 Based On Views!
Trump Ad : They Will Never Silence Me
Celebrity Endorsements -
How 'damaging' celebrity endorsements could have made battleground voters turn against Kamala Harris
Why Celebrity Endorsements Don’t Always Deliver Votes, and Might Work Against Candidates
The rise of new media -
How Podcasts Emerged as Vehicles of Mass Reach, Niche Audiences and Cultural Influence
Podcast giant Joe Rogan may have played key role in US elections
The legacy media in crisis -
Viewers flee MSNBC and flock to Fox News
60 Minutes ADMITS It Edited Kamala Harris Interview, DEFENDS Choice Anyway
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