Episode 134: In the past, with a few exceptions, actors and musicians were simply performers. Yes, we may have seen the occasional glimpse into her personal life, but most people simply enjoyed her films and music.
But for better or worse, social media has turned artists into brands — and they often find themselves in the middle of our political and cultural storms.
Hosts Richard Kyte and Scott Rada discuss whether entertainers should make their political views public and how those views affect their fans.
About the hosts: Scott Rada is a social media manager at Lee Enterprises and Richard Kyte is director of the DB Reinhart Institute for Ethics in Leadership at Viterbo University in La Crosse, Wisconsin. His forthcoming book, Finding Your Third Place, is published by Fulcrum Books.
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