Welcome to my corner of the internet, where pop culture meets politics, higher education gets called out, and Gen-X energy reigns supreme.

I’m Kris — an educator, podcaster, Gallup Global Strengths Coach, and unapologetically opinionated Gen-X woman who has spent 30+ years inside the messy, dramatic world of higher education. I knit while I rant, I coach people into better jobs and happier lives, and I have Thoughts™ about everything from campus politics to pop-culture icons to the state of American adulthood.

If you’re craving thoughtful takes, spicy commentary, culture analysis, and higher-ed truth bombs delivered with humor and heart… pull up a chair. You’re in the right place.

Let’s be real—pop culture isn’t just fun, it’s powerful. Movies, shows, and even memes don’t just reflect the times; they shape them. From the songs that fuel movements to the sitcoms that challenge stereotypes, culture is politics on a stage we all understand.

That’s why Politics & Pop Culture exists: to connect the dots between the stories we love and the society we’re building.

Because when we understand the stories that surround us, we can:
✨ Make smarter choices.
✨ Have richer conversations.
✨ And maybe even laugh a little at the absurdity of it all. 🎬💡💖

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