Mega popstar Taylor Swift's endorsement of Democratic candidate Kamala Harris has made big waves. While the coveted endorsement may not necessarily change how Americans vote come November 5, the Taylor Swift effect is already showing in voter registration. 

In her Instagram post endorsing Kamala Harris, Swift specifically cited misleading images of her supporting Republican candidate Donald Trump as a reason to speak now. One meme, which the former president shared on social media earlier, featured an AI generated image of Swift endorsing him.

Swift’s endorsement of Harris makes her the latest in a long line of American celebrities to dip their toes into the arena of electoral politics. But how much do celebrity endorsements improve electoral prospects?

On this episode of Morning Shot, Joel Penney, Associate Professor, School of Communication and Media, Montclair State University shares his perspectives.

Presented by: Audrey Siek & Emaad Akhtar 
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images, Taylor Swift IG

Mega popstar Taylor Swift's endorsement of Democratic candidate Kamala Harris has made big waves. While the coveted endorsement may not necessarily change how Americans vote come November 5, the Taylor Swift effect is already showing in voter registration. 
In her Instagram post endorsing Kamala Harris, Swift specifically cited misleading images of her supporting Republican candidate Donald Trump as a reason to speak now. One meme, which the former president shared on social media earlier, featured an AI generated image of Swift endorsing him.
Swift’s endorsement of Harris makes her the latest in a long line of American celebrities to dip their toes into the arena of electoral politics. But how much do celebrity endorsements improve electoral prospects?
On this episode of Morning Shot, Joel Penney, Associate Professor, School of Communication and Media, Montclair State University shares his perspectives.
Presented by: Audrey Siek &amp; Emaad Akhtar  Produced &amp; Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (<a href="mailto:ykaiting@sph.com.sg">ykaiting@sph.com.sg</a>) Photo credits: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images, Taylor Swift IG

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Get a head start on your workday with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6 am to 9 am. 

Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

Get a head start on your workday with Ryan Huang, Emaad Akhtar and Audrey Siek from 6 am to 9 am. 
Listen to insightful discussions on the stories and issues that matter the most to you and be apprised of the markets and the companies to watch.

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Morning Shot: Is Swiftopolitics a real thing? To what extent will Taylor Swift’s support win the race for Kamala Harris?

The US Presidential Election will be decided just days ahead of the world's most important climate negotiations at COP29.

Democratic candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican candidate and former President Donald Trump have divergent views on major foreign policy issues, including climate change, immigration, and the Russia-Ukraine war.

But be it a Harris or Trump presidency, there is no doubt that the new president will face a host of foreign policy challenges.

On part two of a special two-part edition of Morning Shot, focusing on the US Presidential Election, Kal Raustiala, Promise Institute Distinguished Professor of Comparative and International Law at UCLA Law School and Director of the UCLA Ronald W. Burkle Center for International Relations shares his insights on how the outcome of the US Presidential Election will shape how the United States tackles global issues in the coming four years.

Presented by: Audrey Siek
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: Elijah Nouvelage/AFP/Getty Images, Jacquelyn Martin/AP, pixabay & its talented community of contributors / Designed by Yeo Kai Ting

The US Presidential Election will be decided just days ahead of the world's most important climate negotiations at COP29.
Democratic candidate and Vice President Kamala Harris and Republican candidate and former President Donald Trump have divergent views on major foreign policy issues, including climate change, immigration, and the Russia-Ukraine war.
But be it a Harris or Trump presidency, there is no doubt that the new president will face a host of foreign policy challenges.
On part two of a special two-part edition of Morning Shot, focusing on the US Presidential Election, Kal Raustiala, Promise Institute Distinguished Professor of Comparative and International Law at UCLA Law School and Director of the UCLA Ronald W. Burkle Center for International Relations shares his insights on how the outcome of the US Presidential Election will shape how the United States tackles global issues in the coming four years.
Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced &amp; Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (<a href="mailto:ykaiting@sph.com.sg">ykaiting@sph.com.sg</a>) Photo credits: Elijah Nouvelage/AFP/Getty Images, Jacquelyn Martin/AP, pixabay &amp; its talented community of contributors / Designed by Yeo Kai Ting

Morning Shot: US Election Special [Part 2] - How will a Harris vs Trump Presidency shape the way the United States tackle international issues?

As compact living spaces and white flats, an open housing concept, trend across Singapore’s residential landscape, opportunities arise for creative and sustainable design solutions tailored to urban lifestyles.

A Japanese home brand LIXIL is at the forefront, bringing adaptable, efficient innovations to the region.

Here, LIXIL’s Global Design Centre lead in Asia delves into the transformative power of personalised, sustainable designs that shape not only the look but also the cost and environmental footprint of modern homes.

Here's the conversation with Antoine Besseyre des Horts,  Leader for LIXIL Global Design in Asia.



Presented by Audrey Siek

This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (nganthea@sph.com.sg)

She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show.

Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

As compact living spaces and white flats, an open housing concept, trend across Singapore’s residential landscape, opportunities arise for creative and sustainable design solutions tailored to urban lifestyles.
A Japanese home brand LIXIL is at the forefront, bringing adaptable, efficient innovations to the region.
Here, LIXIL’s Global Design Centre lead in Asia delves into the transformative power of personalised, sustainable designs that shape not only the look but also the cost and environmental footprint of modern homes.
Here's the conversation with Antoine Besseyre des Horts,  Leader for LIXIL Global Design in Asia.
 
Presented by Audrey Siek
This podcast is produced and edited by Anthea Ng (<a href="mailto:nganthea@sph.com.sg">nganthea@sph.com.sg</a>)
She produces Mind Your Business, Biz-How-To and Breakfast Special segments on the Breakfast Show.
Do contact her for topics: C-Suite, SME, Startups, Health-tech, Sustainability, Property, Intergenerational Family Business, Industry Outlook, Fintech and trending businesses in town.

Mind Your Business: How will “White Flats” and custom designs transform the HDB market?

Millions of Americans will soon be casting their votes for their next President on 5th November in the United States, with the vast majority deciding between Democrat Kamala Harris or Republican Donald Trump. This historic election, however, is not determined by a singular national poll, but rather a state-by-state contest.

There are 538 votes in the Electoral College and each state has a certain number of votes based on how many seats they have in the House of Representatives, plus their two senators. Therefore, larger states have more Electoral College votes. And so, whichever candidate wins the popular vote in a state gets all that state’s electoral college votes.

On part one of a special two-part edition of Morning Shot focusing on the US Election, Hans Noel, Associate Professor from the Department of Government at Georgetown University shares his insights on how the Electoral College works and what to watch out for on election night. 

Presented by: Audrey Siek
Produced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)
Photo credits: 270towin.com, pixabay & its talented community of contributors / Designed by Yeo Kai Ting

Millions of Americans will soon be casting their votes for their next President on 5th November in the United States, with the vast majority deciding between Democrat Kamala Harris or Republican Donald Trump. This historic election, however, is not determined by a singular national poll, but rather a state-by-state contest.
There are 538 votes in the Electoral College and each state has a certain number of votes based on how many seats they have in the House of Representatives, plus their two senators. Therefore, larger states have more Electoral College votes. And so, whichever candidate wins the popular vote in a state gets all that state’s electoral college votes.
On part one of a special two-part edition of Morning Shot focusing on the US Election, Hans Noel, Associate Professor from the Department of Government at Georgetown University shares his insights on how the Electoral College works and what to watch out for on election night. 
Presented by: Audrey Siek Produced &amp; Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (<a href="mailto:ykaiting@sph.com.sg">ykaiting@sph.com.sg</a>) Photo credits: 270towin.com, pixabay &amp; its talented community of contributors / Designed by Yeo Kai Ting

Morning Shot: US Election Special [Part 1] - How does the Electoral College work and what role does it play in choosing the next President of the United States?

Morning Shot: Is Swiftopolitics a real thing? To what extent will Taylor Swift’s support win the race for Kamala Harris?

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