Stay Tuned with Preet The "Culture Wars" (with Symone Sanders)
May 5, 2022
Symone Sanders, a savvy political strategist and spokesperson, has shaped communications for prominent Democratic campaigns and now hosts a show on MSNBC. In the conversation, she reveals intriguing insights into the personalities of her famous bosses and the strengths of Biden's administration. They also tackle the complexities of the upcoming January 6 hearings and discuss the necessity of engaging non-political audiences. Additionally, Sanders encourages embracing identity and ambition, particularly for women of color navigating the political landscape.
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Early Career
- Symone Sanders, at age 25, was national press secretary for Bernie Sanders' 2016 campaign.
- The communications team was small, like a "fancy startup", with perks like free Ben & Jerry's.
WHCD Importance
- The White House Correspondents' Dinner is important for raising scholarship money and celebrating journalism.
- It's crucial to support the press, especially given attacks on media freedom globally.
Sanders and Media
- Symone Sanders found Bernie Sanders to be unbothered by media.
- News stations focused on empty Trump podiums during a Sanders event, highlighting the media's lack of attention towards him.