Who does not like Pizza? This Italian dish has become famous in many parts of the world. Not only food, but We also consume movies, music, games, and various kinds of cultural products from other countries to the extent it becomes global. However, have you ever wondered why some cultural products strive while others cannot penetrate the market? Are those current popular cultures the best representation of our community? And what can we do to make the situation even better? In this episode, Dr. Muhammad Rum, a lecturer of the Department of International Relations, FISIPOL UGM, and Dr. Simon Philpott, a senior lecturer from the School of Geography, Politics, and Sociology, Newcastle University, discussed popular culture and its connection to politics. Listen more on Podcast Hubungan Internasional series-83! ==========================================