The Rise of Kamala Harris: Context and Internet Culture

The episode discusses Kamala Harris's journey from California's attorney general to her position as vice president, noting her complex relationship with the internet. The conversation highlights how her past as a prosecutor garnered skepticism from various communities, particularly younger voters who were cautious about her record on criminal justice. Viral moments, like the Democratic National Convention, served to engage a millennial audience, especially through humorous and relatable memes that contributed to her public image. This juxtaposition of Harris’s career and the internet’s reaction to her helps illuminate the nuanced way she is perceived in modern politics.