The Selling of Kamala Harris

Aug 22, 2024

Frank Domenic, a TikToker known for his insightful takes on politics, joins the conversation to discuss the surge of optimism surrounding Kamala Harris's nomination and its reflection in Canadian media. They analyze how media narratives shape political perceptions and the potential disconnect between promises and public sentiment. The discussion also touches on the Democrats' celebrity-driven strategies and reflects on the complexities of Canadian identity amid political changes. Plus, they critique recent controversies surrounding Pierre Poilievre's promotional image.

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Intro

00:00 • 3min

Canadian Media's Fascination with Kamala Harris

02:57 • 2min

Media Narratives and Political Perceptions

05:20 • 9min

Democratic Strategies and Sleep Insights

14:34 • 5min

Political Appointments and Canadian Identity

19:15 • 15min

Exploring the Working Class and Political Narratives

34:11 • 3min

It’s all optimism at the Democratic National Convention, and Canadian headlines are reflecting the enthusiasm around Kamala Harris, but is all this hope just wishful thinking? TikToker Frank Domenic joins to assess the return of optimism to political discourse in the US and Canada.

Plus, Pierre Poilievre promptly removes a promo video after it’s dragged online. Why stock images are only part of the problem with Poilievre’s campy cowboy vision of Canada.

Host: Jesse Brown

Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), max collins (Production Manager), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer)

Guest: Frank Domenic