The Politician

From Music to Acting, Ben Platt Continues To Prove He Can Do It All

Debbie Aspromonti, Hofstra University

While he’s best known for his work on Broadway, he has proven his versatility as a contemporary actor and pop singer.…

April 8, 2022

The Politician. (Illustration by Eri Iguchi, Minneapolis College of Art and Design)

‘The Politician’ Uses High School Politics to Reflect on Real World Issues

Benjamin Chen, Columbia University

Payton Hobart is an ambitious student with White House aspirations, but he faces challenges that all viewers can relate to.…

November 3, 2020

Illustration by Baz Pugmire of The Politician

Season 2 of ‘The Politician’ Both Triumphed and Failed Gen Z

Emma T., UC Berkeley

The Netflix original tried to depict its audience with love and accuracy, but may have further contributed to its frustration with mainstream politics.…

August 3, 2020

Ben Platt as Payton Hobart gives a political speech in front of the American flag in The Politician.

Season 2 of ‘The Politician’ Feels Like a Different Show

Olivia Dimond, Bates College

While the first season packed juicy storylines and absurdity into eight episodes, the new season tones a lot down — including the characters’ sexualities.…

July 6, 2020