Political information has become entertainment. As progressives have long-time lacked the opportunity to see the potential impact for democratic values and civility that political infotainment can bring, the 2020 election campaign has faced a turning point. Leading up to the election there have been several examples of politainment and stories fitting for politainment content that have mobilized activists and influenced politics. Politainment for Change is made possible in cooperation with the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Washington DC office. https://www.fesdc.org

Latest episodes of the podcast Politainment for Change

• Lipstick politics and new apps: Lessons in pop culture from AOC
• “Black Panther” und “Crazy Rich Asians”: On-screen representation done right and how it can foster real-life activism
• Gritty debates, Imposters and K-Pop armies: 10 pop culture moments that defined the 2020 election
• Why cat content is super boring and if the left can actually be funny: An interview with Ethan Zuckerman
• You are doing amazing, sweetie: How a reality TV star frees people from prison