The Weeknight MS NOW Presents: Clock It with Symone and Eugene
Feb 5, 2026
Two former Washington insiders turn their off‑air groupchat into a show that tracks culture’s sway over politics. They unpack how slang, style, sports and social platforms shape messaging and power. Expect sharp takes on who is hijacking cultural moments and why it matters. Tune in to learn to 'clock' the collisions between culture and political life.
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From Onetime Opponents To Cohosts
- Symone Sanders-Townsend and Eugene Daniels met over a decade ago when she worked on top Democrats and he reported on the White House.
- Their past disagreements evolved into a friendship and a joint podcast exploring politics and culture.
Politics Lives In Culture Now
- Political messaging increasingly borrows from culture, slang, and aesthetics to seem relevant and powerful.
- Symone and Eugene argue that real political contests now play out on stages like sports fields, runways, and TikTok.
Learn To Identify Cultural Hijacking
- Clock It will track who is hijacking culture and why so listeners can understand its political effect.
- Subscribe and listen regularly to learn how cultural moves map onto political agendas.