Beyond Both Sides: The Performance of Authenticity | Episode 25
In this episode of Beyond Both Sides, we explore a growing challenge in modern politics: the performance of authenticity.
After Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear criticized the use of “advocacy language,” we dig into a deeper question—whether the problem is the words themselves or a broader breakdown in trust between politicians and the public.
From “food insecurity” to “hunger,” does changing language actually make leaders more relatable—or just more rehearsed? And is this a messaging issue, or a sign that voters can tell when authenticity is being manufactured?
We’re also joined by Trevor…
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