GD POLITICS Clare Malone On MAHA, Charlie Kirk, And NYC's Mayoral Race
Sep 15, 2025
Clare Malone, a staff writer at The New Yorker and former podcaster at FiveThirtyEight Politics, dives into pressing political issues. She discusses the implications of Charlie Kirk’s assassination and the evolving ‘Make America Healthy Again’ movement. Clare analyzes polling trends in the NYC mayoral race, highlights the Democratic messaging struggles regarding Trump's 'culture of corruption,' and explores the Murdoch family’s media legacy and its impact on conservative discourse.
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From Mom Blogger To Political Influencer
- Clare Malone profiled Jessica Reed Krause (House Inhabit) for The New Yorker, tracing her shift from mom-blogger to right-leaning influencer.
- Reed Krause covered high-profile trials and gained access to RFK Jr. and Trump-world, reshaping her audience's politics.
MAHA Marries Health Fears With Pop Politics
- MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) knits public-health concerns with anti-establishment skepticism, attracting diverse supporters.
- The movement leverages personal, mom-focused social media aesthetics to turn health anxieties into political energy.
Shocked Reaction To Charlie Kirk's Murder
- Both hosts reacted viscerally to Charlie Kirk's on-campus assassination and the circulating video footage.
- They stressed the historical weight of political assassinations and feared a chilling effect on public discourse.
