A journalism and mass communication professor discusses the origins and trajectories of political memes including one currently making the rounds as code for a vulgar anti-Joe Biden message. Then we hear a journalist’s argument that several recent rebukes of polling demonstrate we should get rid of the practice altogether.
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The rise of the phrase 'Let's Go Brandon,' and its political implications
Political opponents have popularized the phrase “Let’s Go Brandon” as a code to insult President Biden. We explore the rise of the phrase and the impact these types of viral political messages have.
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Is it time to end election polling?
The director of a major polling operation in New Jersey says he “blew” the state’s recent election for governor, and that it may be time to end election polls. Our guest says Americans no longer have a reliable way to gauge how people feel about political horse races — and explains why he says that’s problematic.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Bill Martens Producer
- Mike Wagner Guest
- David Graham Guest
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