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The Arrington Gavin Show Ep. 612 “ARE MOVIES SHAPING OUR POLITICS MORE THAN THE NEWS?”

podcast June 22, 2026


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Hollywood is taking on one of the most controversial chapters in modern American history. With Sean Penn set to direct and Bradley Cooper attached to star in a film inspired by the events of January 6, the question isn't just about the movie—it's about the power of storytelling itself.

Can films help Americans better understand our past, or do they risk deepening the political divide? Who gets to tell these stories, and are movies becoming more influential than traditional news outlets in shaping public opinion?

Tonight, Arrington Gavin takes an independent look at the intersection of entertainment, politics, and the media. We'll discuss the upcoming film, the growing influence of Hollywood on public discourse, and whether Americans are getting their political perspectives from the silver screen instead of the evening news.

Join the conversation as we ask:

🎬 Are movies changing the way we think about politics?

🇺🇸 Can art bring people together—or push them further apart?

📰 Has entertainment become America's most powerful political storyteller?

The Arrington Gavin Show—where politics, pop culture, and current events collide with straight talk and no party loyalty required.

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