In this special, more casual, episode of the Art of Citizenry Podcast, host Manpreet Kaur Kalra is joined in conversation by show producer, Aly Honoré as they dive into news stories that say a great deal about the state of American democracy, culture, and press freedom.From a $16 million “settlement” between Paramount and the Trump administration that raises red flags for journalistic independence to a fashion campaign steeped in coded racial and cultural messaging, this episode invites listeners to slow down and ask: What does this reveal about the rules — written and unwritten — that shape our society?Timestamps:1:45 Paramount’s $16 Million settlement to the Trump Administration19:10 Kamala Harris announces she is not running for office, says, “The system is broken”27:15 “Sydney has great jeans” Eugenics & American Eagle AdWhat You’ll Hear in This Episode:<ul><li>The Paramount settlement and what it signals for press freedom.</li><li>The cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and what it reveals about corporate influence.</li><li>What a vice president’s low-profile departure suggests about the state of democracy</li><li>How American Eagle’s latest campaign taps into racialized, gendered language — and why it’s worth unpacking.</li></ul>By connecting the dots between media consolidation, political power, and the commercialization of cultural narratives, this conversation examines the fragile boundaries of what’s considered acceptable — and what happens when those boundaries shift.🎧 Tune in to explore how seemingly small stories can reveal seismic shifts in our political and cultural landscape.Mentioned: <ul><li><a href="https://youtu.be/TwOLo_U6bTw?si=SaOQXjZWMQWRyBLB">John Stewart on the cancellation of The Late Show</a> - The Daily Show</li><li><a href="https://freedomhouse.org/issues/media-freedom">Media Freedom</a> - Freedom House</li><li><a href="https://youtu.be/BD8Nf09z_38?si=ykgsyDZ_9RPIvZeh">VP Kamala Harris’s with Stephen Colbert</a> - The Late Show</li><li><a href="https://www.openmarketsinstitute.org/publications/paramount-skydance-deal-statement">Paramount-Skydance Deal Subverts Free Speech and the Free Press in America</a> - Open Market Institute</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/07/business/sydney-sweeney-ad-right-wing-media.html">How the Right Shaped the Debate Over the Sydney Sweeney Ads</a> - NY Times</li><li><a href="https://www.adweek.com/brand-marketing/american-eagle-stock-hits-25-year-high-after-trump-endorses-sydney-sweeney-ad/">American Eagle Stock Soars After Trump Backs Sydney Sweeney Ad</a> - AdWeek</li></ul>📌Support the Podcast: Art of Citizenry is proudly independent. Support us as we critically explore, challenge, and unravel mainstream narratives by empowering listeners with accessible, nuanced perspectives. <ul><li>Contribute via Paypal: <a href="https://visit.artofcitizenry.com/paypal">https://visit.artofcitizenry.com/paypal</a></li><li>Substack: <a href="https://artofcitizenry.substack.com/">https://artofcitizenry.substack.com/</a></li><li>Patreon: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/manpreetkalra">https://www.patreon.com/manpreetkalra</a></li></ul>Is there a topic you would like us to explore on the show? Share it with us here! <a href="https://visit.artofcitizenry.com/episode-ideas">https://visit.artofcitizenry.com/episode-ideas</a>Follow the show on Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/artofcitizenry">https://www.instagram.com/artofcitizenry</a>Follow Manpreet on Instagram: <a href="https://instagram.com/manpreetkalra">https://instagram.com/manpreetkalra</a>Explore Past Episodes of the Art of Citizenry Podcast with Manpreet Kalra: <a href="https://www.artofcitizenry.com/podcast">https://www.artofcitizenry.com/podcast</a>Thank you to our producer, Aly Honoré, and editor, Steven Blevins. The music featured in the podcast was created by Katrina Zemrak.
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