Whether declaring a bold vision for leadership, celebrating a candidate’s achievements, or attacking a political opponent, political advertising dominates media in order to influence voters. In this episode, the thinkers, creators and storytellers at shark&minnow analyze political campaigns, branding and advertising throughout American history.

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