Episode Forty Four – The Power of Celebrity Endorsements in Politics

Episode description:
Have you been wondering why Taylor Swift endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris? Why did Beyonce speak at a Harris rally? Why has Elon Musk raised millions upon millions for ex-President Donald Trump? Why did Joe Rogan endorse Trump on the eve of the US election? In this episode of Ears of East we do a deep dive into celebrity endorsements, in the US, but also in other countries around the world. As more people rely on social media to get their news and the lines of celebrity and politics get increasingly blurred this is an important issue for all of us to think about.

Show Notes:
Everyone wants Taylor Swift’s vote. But celebrity endorsements are complicated.
Taylor backs Kamala: a history of celebrity endorsements
Chappell Roan isn’t endorsing Kamala Harris. She’s taking a stand for critical thinking instead
Do celebrity endorsements matter? A look at the role of pop stars in modern politics