OCTOBER 16, 2019

Full News Archive

• Headline: Warren's Rising Controversy in Election Race. Impact: Warren's rise and subsequent firestorm caused a ripple effect where every politician realized they needed a PR team on speed dial. This led to the rise of a cottage industry of political consultants specializing in 'Crisis Aversion 101.'. Fact: Criticism in politics is like a bad haircut: everyone has an opinion, but no one really knows what to do about it..
• Headline: Soft Power: A Musical Exploration. Impact: This musical review made waves so large that it inspired a new genre of theater: Diplomacy Musicals. Now, countries settle disputes with show tunes instead of sanctions. Who knew that a catchy chorus could bring world peace?. Fact: Fun fact: 'Soft Power' is not just a musical; it's also what happens when your Wi-Fi is too weak to stream anything decent..
• Headline: Elizabeth Warren, Candidate With the Plans, Needed One for All the Incoming Attacks. Impact: Warren's battle with criticism led to a nationwide trend of candidates creating 'Attack Plans' rather than policies. This resulted in the most dramatic debates in history, where candidates spent more time defending themselves than discussing actual issues.. Fact: In politics, 'having a plan' is just code for 'I hope they don’t ask me any hard questions.'.
• Headline: 41 Days, 26 Shows, 10 Countries: A Rock Tour Diary. Impact: This rock tour diary foreshadowed the rise of social media influencers who would later document their lives in real-time, creating a culture where authenticity is the new currency. Unfortunately, it also led to the invention of #VanLife.. Fact: Did you know that being on tour often means spending more time in hotels than in your own bed? And yet, fans still think it’s all glamorous. Spoiler: it’s mostly just the same four walls over and over..