AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
22min chapter
Kurt Andersen & Michael Hirschorn: Reality Used to be a Friend of Mine
Impolitic with John Heilemann
Reality TV's Political Legacy
This chapter explores the intersection of reality television and politics, examining how figures like Trump harness performative traits honed in this genre to navigate and influence public perception. It discusses the cultural evolution of political figures, contrasting the establishment Democrats and anti-establishment Republicans, while highlighting the role of media narratives in shaping democratic values. The conversation delves into the blurred lines between authenticity and performance, reflecting on the changing dynamics of political identities in America.
00:00
Transcript
Episode notes
Get the Snipd
podcast app
Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
AI-powered
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode
Save any
moment
Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways
Share
& Export
Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more
AI-powered
podcast player
Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features
Discover
highlights
Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode