Reality TV can be unserious and dramatic. It's also training political candidates - Peer2Peer

Reality TV can be unserious and dramatic. It's also training political candidates

May 31, 2026

Reality shows are an escape with characters who can be larger than life. But some stars use the experience of fame as a stepping stone toward another challenge: running for political office.(Image credit: Luke Gulbranson for Congress)

https://www.npr.org/2026/05/31/nx-s1-5836675/reality-television-politics-candidates-minnesota-texas-la

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