Negative motivation can be effective, especially in situations with high stakes like elections. However, it is crucial to provide people with positive aspects to focus on rather than instilling a sense of fear or dread. This approach is evident in the genuine energy behind the Harris memes.
Kamala Harris memes have taken over the internet. Now she needs to figure out how to capitalize on them.
This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen and Miles Bryan, edited by Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Matt Collette and Laura Bullard, engineered by Rob Byers and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram and Noel King.
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