Eunji Kim
Assistant professor of political science at Columbia University. Media scholar interested in how media shapes the way we think about the world and society.
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May 6, 2025 • 37min
Eunji Kim, "The American Mirage: How Reality TV Upholds the Myth of Meritocracy" (Princeton UP, 2025)
Eunji Kim, an Assistant Professor of Political Science at Columbia University, explores how reality TV perpetuates the myth of meritocracy. She reveals how shows like American Idol and Shark Tank create a misleading narrative of success, obscuring systemic inequalities. Kim discusses how these programs foster complacency regarding income inequality and influence public perceptions of the American Dream. She also touches on the impact of partisan biases and evolving media consumption patterns in shaping beliefs about social mobility.
May 10, 2025 • 37min
Eunji Kim, "The American Mirage: How Reality TV Upholds the Myth of Meritocracy" (Princeton UP, 2025)
Eunji Kim, a political science professor at Columbia and media scholar, dives deep into how reality TV shapes perceptions of the American Dream. She reveals that shows like American Idol and MasterChef create a misleading sense of meritocracy that contrasts sharply with growing income inequality. Kim discusses the shift from news to entertainment, examining how this affects public opinions and political engagement. By exploring the allure of rags-to-riches tales, she highlights their role in fostering optimism while obscuring economic realities.
