Kalyani Saxena

Here & Now contributor and host who leads conversations on culture and pop‑culture topics; in this episode she anchors the discussion about romance novels and pop culture.

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Aug 2, 2024 • 26min

Who is the KHive?: Online standom and the ever-shifting sands of election season memes

Kalyani Saxena, a colleague from WBUR and NPR's Here & Now, and Madison Malone Kircher, an internet culture reporter for The New York Times, dive into the vibrant world of political memes, particularly the coconut meme associated with Kamala Harris. They discuss how these online trends reflect our 'chronically online' culture and influence public discourse. The duo also explores the origins of the K-Hive, an online community backing Harris, highlighting its playful roots and the power of memes in shaping political narratives today.

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