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The economics — and moral complications — of reality TV

The economics — and moral complications — of reality TV

FromMarketplace Morning Report


The economics — and moral complications — of reality TV

FromMarketplace Morning Report

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Length:
8 minutes
Released:
Jun 25, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

When it comes to reality TV, don’t give too much credit to the “reality” part. Yet despite its heavy editing and construction, reality TV has sometimes shaped the wider culture. In this episode, we talk about the economic calculus that led to a genre so many people love to watch, love to hate or both. But first: Nvidia shares enter correction territory.
Released:
Jun 25, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (50)

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