Bad Bunny is the latest product of political rage — how pop culture became the front line of American politics

Bad Bunny is the latest product of political rage — how pop culture became the front line of American politics

Bad Bunny performs in San Juan, Puerto Rico, on July 11, 2025. Kevin Mazur/Getty ImagesWhen the NFL in September 2025 announced that Bad Bunny would headline the next Super Bowl halftime show, it took only hours for the political outrage machine to roar to life. The Puerto Rican performer, known for mixing pop stardom with outspoken politics, was swiftly recast by conservative influencers as the latest symbol of America’s “woke” decline. Homelan…

The Rise of American Schizo-Politics

In the wake of the Charlie Kirk assassination, I thought it would be prudent to upgrade my firearms collection. So, for the past two months, I’ve been in and out of my local gun shop, filling out paperwork and purchasing components for a new pistol and a new shotgun. During this period, I’ve gotten to know some of the men behind the counter, and, after one recognized me for my appearance on Joe Rogan’s show, I’ve talked politics with them.Last w…

Would Praising Bad Bunny Be Too Much Like Right?

by Ernie McCray I remember my grandfather always saying to me “Well, son, I guess that’s too much like right” when my most logical response to a situation should have been put into action but was not, and lately I’ve been saying that to myself a lot as I look at what’s happening here and there around the country, thinking, particularly, about what if we bypassed all the rigmarole with regard to Bad Bunny headlining the halftime show at the 60th …