# Presidential Rockstars Barack Obama Graces the 'Rolling Stone' October Issue By Kamal Musharbash | Published 2010-10-01 | Pop Culture Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rolling-stone-october References: [rollingstone](http://www.rollingstone.com/politics/news/17390/209395?RS_show_page=0>) & [barackobama](http://www.barackobama.com/) Rolling Stone magazine had interviewed President Barack Obama twice before, however, the Rolling Stone October issue is more personal and more political. Jann S. Wenner had written the article that took place in the Oval Office regarding the Tea Party, the US economy and constant wars. Barack Obama had been in the office the past two years and continues to fight daily struggles that affect Americans regularly. The Rolling Stone October issue promotes his continuous successes and will be on the shelves October 15, 2010. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 48% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Pop Culture](https://www.trendhunter.com/popculture) > [Media](https://www.trendhunter.com/media) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Political Coverage in Mainstream Publications:** Opportunities for mainstream publications to cover politics in a more personal and engaging way. - **Celebrity Political Interviews:** An opportunity to promote political engagement through the lens of celebrity. - **Personal and Political Blurring:** Increasing blurring between policymakers and celebrities creates new opportunities for media coverage. ### Who This Affects Most - **Media and Publishing:** Innovation opportunities for publications that can offer readers a fresh take on politics. - **Politics and Government:** Innovation opportunities for public figures to increase engagement through the help of celebrities. - **Entertainment:** An opportunity for celebrities to showcase their political engagement and further engage with their fanbase. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Hot Honey Sushi Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-hot-honey-roll.md) - [Political Podcast Milestones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/joe-rogan-hosted-former-president-trump.md) - [Collaborative Rock Band Merch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-rolling-stones-merch.md) - [Incredibly Potent Cannabis Pre-Rolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ball-family-farms.md) - [Celebratory Photo Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-editions.md) - [Collaborative Natural Soaps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jukebox-x-the-rolling-stones.md) - [Collaborative Rock Band-Branded Bourbons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smashing-pumpkins-bourbon.md) - [Glamorous Rockstar-Inspired Dolls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/david-bowie-doll.md) - [Rare Whisky Debuts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/presidents-choice-whisky.md)