Podcast
99% Invisible
Host Roman Mars highly recommended Emily Nussbaum’s deep dive into the history of reality television, confessing that he loved the book despite personally hating the genre. The discussion explored the evolution of reality TV and its profound influence on society and politics. Nussbaum detailed the surprising historical precedent for reality backlash and highlighted the morally corrupt practices behind shows like The Bachelor.
Episode: Cue the Sun!
It explores the history of reality TV, from its morally questionable beginnings to its current influence on society and politics. The author details the evolution of the genre, highlighting key figures and shows that shaped its development.
I have to confess. I really hate reality television. It's shocking
I know but I did really love this book
one of the biggest surprises to me in researching this book was that the freak out over reality television not only wasn't modern but it had happened before in the late 40s
The bachelor which is by far the scummiest chapter of this book. It really gets at the evil things that producers can do and the way in which as I'm talking about the creation of a workplace. Part of that is the ethic of a workplace and what's considered acceptable and what was considered acceptable in making dating shows. Is something that I think most people in the regular world would consider criminal and certainly just morally corrupt.
Episode: Cue the Sun!
It explores the history of reality television, from its morally questionable beginnings to its impact on American society and politics. The book was described as a surprisingly enjoyable read, despite the subject matter being disliked by the interviewer.
I have to confess. I really hate reality television. It's shocking. I know but I did really love this book.
It's decades long creation process how it shapes our world and why love it or hate it you should probably understand reality television
one of the biggest surprises to me in researching this book was that the freak out over reality television not only wasn't modern but it had happened before in the late 40s
The bachelor which is by far the scummiest chapter of this book. It really gets at the evil things that producers can do and the way in which as I'm talking about the creation of a workplace. Part of that is the ethic of a workplace and what's considered acceptable and what was considered acceptable in making dating shows Is something that I think most people in the regular world would consider Criminal and Certainly just morally corrupt.
