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Spencer Pratt, Donald Trump, and the Rise of the Political Outsider

In this episode of Watch This Space, Nicholas Lindsey explores what Spencer Pratt's Los Angeles mayoral campaign reveals about the future of politics, celebrity culture, and voter frustration. From Donald Trump's 2016 outsider campaign to the rise of influencer-driven political movements, this episode examines why celebrity candidates continue to gain traction with voters who feel disconnected from traditional institutions. Was Spencer Pratt seriously running for mayor or did his campaign become a symbol of something much larger? We break down the intersection of Los Angeles politics, social media influence, reality television, election trust, outsider candidates, mail-in ballot debates, political branding, and the growing role of attention in modern democracy. As Millennials and Gen Z navigate housing affordability, economic uncertainty, and declining trust in institutions, this conversation asks a bigger question: What happens when voters stop looking for experience and start looking for disruption? Topics include: • Spencer Pratt • Los Angeles mayoral election • California politics • Donald Trump and the outsider candidate playbook • Mail-in ballots and election trust • Social media and political influence • Celebrity politicians • Gen Z and Millennial voters • Political branding and media strategy • The future of democracy in the attention economy #WatchThisSpace #Politics #CaliforniaElection #LosAngeles #SpencerPratt #DonaldTrump #GenZ #Millennials #SocialMedia #PoliticalStrategy #CelebrityCulture #CulturallyIncompetent

The Heat Is Rising for Karen Bass: What This California Election Means for Gen Z & Millennials

Summary: This episode explores the political and social landscape of Los Angeles, focusing on housing affordability, education, and generational shifts. It highlights how younger voters' frustrations are shaping local elections and the broader implications for California's future. Key Topics: * Housing affordability and development challenges in Los Angeles * Generational shifts and political trust among millennials and Gen Z * Impact of education debt and economic uncertainty on young Californians

Watch This Space: Who Really Runs Los Angeles

The Reality of Performance Politics in Los Angeles Los Angeles is a city obsessed with performance. Performance in Hollywood, online, and politics, where the lines between entertainment and governance are blurring. In this post, we’ll explore the implications of this shift, especially as the upcoming mayoral race highlights the influencer-politician pipeline. From algorithms to celebrity culture, we’ll dissect how these elements shape the narrative of the city.

Watch This Space: When the Rules Change, So Does the Future

Episode Summary: This explores the impact of redistricting, local representation, and civic participation on democracy. It emphasizes the importance of understanding local politics, building pipelines for representation, and actively participating at every level to ensure fair and effective governance. Key Topics: Impact of redistricting on representation Local politics and community power Building pipelines for civic participation

What The F*** is Happening on These Streets?! Session 2 Trailer

Session 2 of culturally/INCOMPETENT is coming—and nothing is off limits. Kanye West, the Met Gala, AI, Chinese peptides, politics, and the quiet collapse of legacy media—if it’s shaping culture right now, we’re talking about it. But this isn’t commentary. It’s a breakdown of what’s really driving the conversation. Because behind every trend, every headline, and every viral moment—there’s strategy, influence, and money moving. Hosted by Nicholas Lindsey, this session cuts through the noise to ask the question most people avoid: Who’s actually benefiting from all of this? Well I'm here to tell you and get ready its going to get thirsty. Session 2. Coming up!