The Right’s Crusade to “Make America Hot Again”
In a surprising cultural shift, conservative politics in the U.S. are increasingly embracing sex appeal, with figures like Sydney Sweeney and brands like Siren becoming symbols of a new 'MAGA sexy' aesthetic. This contrasts sharply with the earlier Republican emphasis on purity culture, r
Sign up to read the full summary
Free AI-powered recaps of every episode, delivered to your inbox.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.
Guest
Jennifer Wilson
conversational on The Political Scene | The New Yorker
Mentions
Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.
People
Books
Companies
Topics
Listen to This Episode
More from The Political Scene | The New Yorker
Isaac Chotiner Sums Up Politics in 2025
With the Podcast “I’ve Had It,” Jennifer Welch Goes “Dark Woke” on Politics
Sarah Longwell, a Former Republican, on “How to Eat an Elephant”
The Shifting Meaning of “Moderate”
Obsession-Worthy Stories: A Washington Summer Roundtable
Robby Hoffman Thinks There Are Worse Things Than Being Offended
Related episodes
From other shows on similar topics.
MAGA in Full On Panic Mode After WNBA Disaster Backfires in Their Face, Riley Gaines Exposed
IHIP News
Democrats in Fox News Territory, the Paramount Merger Crisis, and Data Center Outrage
Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov
The Splintering MAGA Media Rage Machine
Pod Save America
The Damaged Dem Brand, and Sophie Cunningham Says the Truth While Caitlin Clark Gets Smeared, with Emily Jashinsky | Ep. 1366
The Megyn Kelly Show
Miss America ‘68, women’s lib, and the politics of beauty
Fresh Air
Friendly Fire: Bad Bunny. Bad Culture.
The Matt Walsh Show
Get summaries like this every morning.
Free AI-powered recaps of The Political Scene | The New Yorker and your other favorite podcasts, delivered to your inbox.
Free forever for up to 3 podcasts. No credit card required.