Politics and pop.

• Position: List - Popular culture - Brief article

Kennedy spent much of the 19905 as the face of MTV's Alternative Nation. Currently the self-described "Republitarian" can be heard on KYSR in Los Angeles as the host of Music in the Mornings. reason asked Kennedy for three lessons politicians can learn from pop culture.

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1 Rehab Whether you're Demi Moore, Michael Richards, or Mel Gibson, there's nothing the 12-step shuffle can't cure. Congress and the president are absolutely addicted to spending money they don't have. I'm sure Dr. Drew wouldn't mind setting up shop inside the Beltway for 28 days to do some group therapy.

2 Reinvention The ability to start From scratch and make yourself better than ever is a testament to the power of a good stylist and a great manicure. The presidential race is stalled on the...