The Spiral of Silence, Celebrities in Politics, and Would-Be Grandparents

Some taboo topics among pundits on mainstream media are beginning to show signs of breaking down. The recent presidential campaign exposed a new reality; celebrities don’t hold as much influence over voters as many thought. And a new trend is emerging in the family, would-be grandparents who aren’t sure how to raise the topic with their adult children.

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Segment 1 - Spiral of Silence

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Segment 2 - Celebritism in Politics 

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Segment 3 - Grandparents

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Proverbs 17:6

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