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    Press Play with Madeleine Brand

    Kamala Harris’ ‘brat’ summer: Will memes get Gen Z to the polls?

    The presumptive Democratic nominee has embraced Gen Z internet memes and pop star Charli XCX ’s viral summer album “brat” to energize young voters.

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    By Madeleine Brand • Jul 23, 2024 • 1 min read

    The presumptive Democratic nominee has embraced Gen Z internet memes and pop star Charli XCX’s viral summer album “brat” to energize young voters.

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    The full episode

    4 of 4
    How could Harris’ prosecutorial background play out in Nov. election?
    1. 0:00Progressive, tough on crime? Analyzing Harris’ prosecutorial record
    2. 12:08Netanyahu is in DC to make the case for continued US support
    3. 24:31‘The Bear’ shows impact of alcoholic parent on their kids
    4. 39:18Kamala Harris’ ‘brat’ summer: Will memes get Gen Z to the polls?You’re reading this
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