July 26, 2024 - Week in Review: The Olympics, Veep, and Celine Dion
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Show Notes
Today Jared Bowen, Edgar B. Herwick III and Culture Show contributor Joyce Kulhawik go over the latest headlines on our arts and culture week-in-review.
First up, the pop culture response to the presidential race, and the puzzle it presents: is it life imitating art, or art imitating life when it comes to HBO’s Veep? The satirical series following Selina Meyers’ political path from VP to President is surging in viewership as Kamala Harris seeks the Democratic nomination. And, what is a presidential race without celebrity endorsements? Could Hulk Hogan and George Clooney deliver votes for their respective candidates?
From there, while President Biden is passing the torch to Kamala Harris, rap legend Snoop Dogg is literally passing it as the Olympics official torch bearer.
Finally, two big reveals about the identities of Hello Kitty and SpongeBob SquarePants.