Influencers Take Over the DNC

The Democratic National Convention organizers really rolled out the blue carpet for influencers this year. Today on the show, WIRED senior reporter Makena Kelly joins from Chicago to talk about the Democrats’ strategy of favoring creators over journalists, and whether it will help them win votes. Plus, behind the scenes at the influencer after-parties. Leah Feiger is @LeahFeiger. Makena Kelly is @kellymakena. Write to us at [email protected]. Be sure to subscribe to the WIRED Politics Lab newsletter here. Mentioned this week: The DNC Is Officially the Influencer Convention by Makena Kelly A Visual Guide to the Influencers Shaping the 2024 Election by Makena Kelly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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