Opinion | Finding the Line Between Celebrity and Politician With Tressie McMillan Cottom
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The sociologist and New York Instances columnist Tressie McMillan Cottom joins the hosts of “Matter of Opinion” this week to debate the position of celeb in politics. Might Beyoncé and Taylor Swift, with their tens of tens of millions of followers, sway the presidential election? And past brand-name pop stars, what position does celeb play inside the political system?
Plus, Tressie goes slightly “Dr. Oz” on us.
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