How did Kamala Harris become a pop culture icon?

On 10th September 2024, Kamala Harris made her presidential debate debut in Philadelphia, going head-to-head with Republican candidate Donald Trump. It was a fiery affair, and when all was said as done most observers had the sitting vice president down as having come out on top. From political columnists to casual social media commenters, Harris had everyone impressed. Just how popular has Kamala become? Would you say that being a woman contributes to her popularity? Why is she considered a pop culture icon? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: Which swing states could decide the US election result? What is the European Political Community, the continent’s intergovernmental organization? What is Roe vs Wade, the ruling that guaranteed American women abortion rights? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices