The Rachel Maddow Show MS NOW Presents: Clock It with Symone and Eugene
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Feb 5, 2026 Two former White House insiders trade sharp takes on the collision of culture and politics. They track how runways, sports stages, and social platforms have become political battlegrounds. They promise to call out taxpayer-funded stunts and cultural hijacks with lively, off-air style commentary.
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From Opponents To Colleagues
- Symone Sanders-Townsend and Eugene Daniels recount knowing each other for over a decade, moving from adversarial roles to collaboration.
- They describe past tensions when Eugene reported on Symone's then-boss, Vice President Kamala Harris, illustrating their shifted relationship.
Politics Plays Out Through Culture
- They argue political signaling now happens heavily through culture, not just formal institutions like the White House or Hill.
- Symone and Eugene see arenas like sports, fashion, and TikTok as key sites where political games play out.
Politicians Borrow Cultural Signals
- They note politicians borrow music, slang, and aesthetics to seem relevant and powerful.
- This cultural appropriation is deliberate and part of political image-making strategies.