Ep. 21: Copium, God Emperors, and the Memescape

What is behind the Trump God Emperor meme, and how can we use it to interpret the grief that his supporters are feeling in the wake of an electoral defeat? How does Pepe the Frog represent Trump supporters in popular memes and artwork ahead of "Trump's Last Stand" on January 6? A look at how authentic and organic memes fuel movements and help win elections, and the implications of corporate memes on electoral politics.

Show Notes:
Trump Gave QAnon What It Always Wanted: Respect - Travis View for New York Magazine

Michael Bloomberg’s Campaign Suddenly Drops Memes Everywhere

Pokémon Go To The Polls

High Hopes Dance

Jon Ossoff campaign ad

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Credits

Produced by Josh Chapdelaine
Hosted by Josh Chapdelaine and Dr. Jamie Cohen
Audio edited and mixed by Josh Chapdelaine
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