After nearly two decades, “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” is ending. We talk about its impact on daytime talk shows, and what comes next. Then we discuss whether Americans’ trust in the news can be rebuilt.
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The Future Of The Daytime Talk Show
Ellen DeGeneres recently announced her final season of her long-running talk show. Her ratings had been dropping after allegations of a toxic work culture on set. We talk with a media studies professor about what the daytime talk show genre looks like today and how it got started in the first place.
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How To Improve Local TV News
Local television is the biggest source of news for Americans, but many people say they don’t see their reality reflected in the daily coverage. We find out about efforts to change local news and how it could help restore trust in the media.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Natalie Guyette Producer
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Elana Levine Guest
- Amanda Ripley Guest
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