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Jacobin Radio

Michael and Us: A Prurient Interest

Dec 5, 2023
The podcast discusses the movie Running Mates from 1992, a romantic comedy set in politics. They analyze the portrayal of politics in the film and delve into the character development. They also critique the film's portrayal of a female character, controversial scenes, and engage in a free speech debate.
48:49

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  • The challenges of maintaining personal privacy while being in the public eye as a political figure.
  • The impact of revealing a partner's radical past on a political campaign.

Deep dives

The Courtship and Romance

Senator Hugh Hathaway and renowned children's book author Diane Keaton begin a courtship and fall in love amidst their political careers.

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