RADIO: Pop Culture Meets Politics

[Frank W. Baker]

Every Thursday, Sirius/XM's POTUS Channel features Variety Magazine's Ted Johnson focusing on the intersection of popular culture and politics. It's a fascinating look at how the lines are sometimes blurred. (Johnson also hosts the Wilshire and Washington political blog.)

As we move into another presidential election season, potential candidates will be seeking exposure on late night TV and elsewhere.

That was clear this week when President Obama traveled to California and appeared on Jimmy Kimmel LIVE.

Getting students interested in politics, current events and having them analyze politician's appearances is another way of engaging the 21st century learner in popular culture and the news.