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Podcast: Stay in the Fray Podcast
Episode: The Meme Wars | How Humor Became a Weapon in American Politics
Description: Welcome to Season 5 of Stay in the Gray Podcast. And we’re starting with a war—a meme war.In this episode, Ryan breaks down how humor became political ammo in the modern culture war. From AOC-Elon memes to Trump’s meme-fueled rise, we unpack why comedy once united us—and now just fuels the fire.🎙 Topics include:– Cancel culture, comedy, and the political humor divide– Why liberals stopped laughing (and why that matters)– Memes that triggered outrage—from Kamala to Tucker– How Trump, Musk, and political influencers weaponized parody– The big question: Can s...