Political Science 2192A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 7: Political Drama, Pinacol, Hillary Clinton
10 Nov 2020
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Shape perceptions of political culture: what values are important, how do things get done, what dilemmas are faced, how might real world issues play out (differently, two types, political process. Issues of national security: not exclusive - they can overlap, key differences from other shows, moral legibility, characters struggle. Shades of gray: right answer is not always apparent, can we identify w their struggle, on trial: political culture. System : corrupt > enemy of good: culture: self interested > wrong values. First serialized political drama: older - the bold ones (1970-71) Focus on executive (president) branch of gov: about domestic and foreign policy, wanted to pull back curtain of white house so people can see how it is run from the inside. Single episode: daily and immediate problem - ahs to be solved: multiple episodes: legislation, process, etc. Designated survivor: revival of west wing presidency, president in show - well educated, rich, post 9/11 scenario.
