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

Release Date: July 31, 2011 This content is archived.

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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.

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