Political Scandal and American Pop Culture

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The book redefines political scandal, distinguishing it from "ordinary corruption," and explores its interplay with pop culture. It examines how scandals permeate popular media, utilizing examples from editorial cartoons, Broadway, music, and television. The initial chapter provides foundational definitions and historical context, while the updated edition includes contemporary analyses of significant events such as the January 6th insurrection, George Santos, election fraud allegations, and Rudy Giuliani's controversies.