Politico: Pop culture expert discusses First Family's use of prime-time television

Elayne Rapping, professor emeritus of American studies, is quoted in an article on Politico about plans by First Lady Michelle Obama to guest star on ABC's "Extreme Makeover: Home Edition" in the fall, as well as other top Obama administration officials who have turned to prime-time television as a way to humanize their images while delivering messages about favorite initiatives.