The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Matthew Macfadyen (Extended) | Kamala Before The Storm
Jul 24, 2024
Emmy-winning actor Matthew Macfadyen discusses his new film 'Deadpool & Wolverine' in depth. The podcast also covers Kamala Harris' political journey, the rise of internet memes in politics, and funny stories about getting starstruck by celebrities.
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Swift Nomination And Short Campaigns
- Stephen Colbert highlights the rapid transition after Biden's withdrawal and Democrats' swift delegate consolidation for Kamala Harris.
- He frames the shortened campaign timeline as making U.S. elections more "Euro-style," emphasizing speed over extended campaigning.
Meme Power Shapes Campaign Image
- Colbert notes Kamala Harris became a viral "meme candidate" thanks to distinctive moments like the coconut clip.
- The campaign embraced memes, turning potential gaffes into shareable cultural moments that energized supporters.
Campaigns Can Rebrand Through Pop Culture
- A pop-culture moment (Charlie XCX calling Harris "brat") was adopted by the campaign and media, showing rapid cultural rebranding.
- Colbert highlights how mainstream outlets awkwardly interpret internet trends to fit political narratives.