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The segment traces the history of internet stardom from "Rocket Boom" to the modern "Brat Summer" trend associated with Charli XCX and Kamala Harris. Experts predict that social media spaces will become increasingly co-opted by political factions and culture war rhetoric in 2025.
The hosts discuss the 1997 film *Wag the Dog*, noting its absence from Netflix and its relevance to current media narratives. They transition into Andy Carvin's professional history, including his time at Rocket Boom and his role in developing citizen journalism strategies at NPR. The segment emphasizes the potential for manufactured news cycles in the digital age.
