Topic: Political Advertising

2 chapters across the catalog

63: We Are People 1
• 51:41 - 55:13

63: We Are People 1

Get Your Booty to the Poll Voting Campaign

The hosts analyze a 2020 political advertisement titled "Get Your Booty to the Poll," which used sexualized imagery and AAVE to encourage black voters. Mo Facts points out the "calculated" nature of the ad, which was funded by the New Georgia Project for the runoff elections. They discuss how political consultants use "booty" and "thot culture" as a tool for mobilization.

05: Life's a Pitch
• 53:21 - 56:02

05: Life's a Pitch

Media Beef and the Preservation of Political Images

Modern news networks are described as "beef networks" that thrive on continuous conflict to attract viewers and political ad spending. The hosts suggest that political teams, like Obama's, are aware of the flaws in their chosen icons but prioritize the power of the image over historical facts. This creates a reflex where supporters defend the icon regardless of evidence, further fueling the media's need for a "good fight."