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The NPR Politics Podcast
The 2023 Can't Let It Go Year End Spectacular
Dec 29, 2023
Guests on this episode include senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, political correspondents Danielle Kurtzleben, Ashley Lopez & Susan Davis, White House correspondent Franco Ordoñez, congressional correspondent Deirdre Walsh, and senior political editor & correspondent Domenico Montanaro. They discuss the absurdity of a political boot conspiracy, whether Barbie is a feminist icon, Kevin McCarthy's political future, the evolving dress code in Congress, and unconventional alcoholic beverages.
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- The scrutiny and attention given to Ron DeSantis' boots turned the issue into a conspiracy theory, highlighting the level of energy and focus it received.
- The controversy surrounding Barbie dolls sparked a discussion on gender norms, unrealistic body image, and differing opinions on whether Barbie can be seen as a feminist icon.
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Ron DeSantis' Boots
One main topic discussed in the podcast episode is the fervor over Ron DeSantis' boots. The level of scrutiny and attention given to the boots, including reaching out to expert boot makers for their opinion, turned the issue into a conspiracy theory. While the podcast participants did not take a position on the boots themselves, they found the attention and energy surrounding the issue noteworthy.
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