Epi 191: Professor Lilly Goren on Senator Kamala Harris, historic VP pic and pop culture +politics .

“I want to be the last voice in the room” A partnership, is what Senator Kamala Harris told Joe Biden that she wanted before he announced her as his choice for Vice Presidential running mate. Professor Lilly Goren joins us to talk about Sen Kamala Harris, some history of the vice presidency and a look at this pop cultural moment in politics. And Maya Rudolph as Senator Harris, of course! Dr Goren is a professor of political science and global studies at Carroll University. Her research includes American government, the presidency and she often integrates popular culture film, TV and literature, as a means to understanding politics. Dr. Goren is the co-author of the books ‘Women and the White House’ and ‘Mad Men and Politics’

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