Archive - FWIW

Two Stars, One Nomination, and 10 Million Followers

Also inside: new research on why non-political influencers are the best political messengers, KY Sen. candidate goes heavy on Charlie Kirk ads, and more

Dec 19 • Lucy Ritzmann

Mid-Decade Redistricting: Bigger than Labubus

Also inside: How Rotten Tomatoes can make you money... maybe

Dec 12 • Ben Sheehan

2025 Politics Wrapped: The Five Storylines That Will Shape What Comes Next

Also inside: Mark Kelly’s breakout week online, the Thanksgiving Tennessee ad blitz, and the scammy AI videos that cracked the top ten

Dec 5 • Scott Schuler

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Dec 4

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Dec 1

November 2025

Can Aftyn Behn Flip The Table In This Southern MAGA Stronghold?

Also inside: swing state Dems facing attack ads, outside spending in the TN-7 race, and Big Oil’s new name

Nov 21 • Scott Schuler

How I helped Zohran Mamdani turn 45,000 social media clicks into a real-life army of volunteers

Social media chatbots are worth the hype (I promise).

Nov 14 • Gabriella Zutrau

The View from Virginia after Election Day

Turns out, the best return on investment this week was “affordability.”

Nov 7 • Michael O'Connor

October 2025

Mikie vs MAGA: Everything You Need To Know About Tuesday’s Closest Race

Also inside: Adelita Grijalva stumps for the DNC, pleas for gun-control blanket Snapchat, and five horror picks to end spooky season right.

Oct 31 • Scott Schuler

The Left is Overlooking a Powerful Tool in the Battle for Online Attention

Those TV clips that keep showing up on your FYP aren’t there by accident — so how can Democrats join the fray?

Oct 24 • Max Levy

The Loss of Everyday Spaces is Undermining Democracy

Also inside: Prop 50, Tish James, and more

Oct 17 • Sarah Stamper

Should You RSVP to a Protest?

Weighing the pros and quantifying the risks

Oct 10 • Melissa Ryan

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