Television show viewing is much less concentrated now than it was in previous decades. A media and pop culture professor helps us understand the cultural impact. Then, an author takes us through the story of how our clothes are made from start to finish.
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As the hit TV show fades, are we losing common cultural ground?
Today’s most popular shows draw only a fraction of the viewers that tuned into hits like M*A*S*H and Seinfeld. We look into the new business model for producing a series and whether we’re losing something by not being able to experience big television events with others.
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Understanding the life cycle of our clothes
What do you know about the origins of your favorite jeans? We talk with the author of a new book who traced a pair of jeans from start to finish, including visiting the cotton fields and the dyeing and weaving factories in China, about our relationship with clothes and the global economy that provides us with them.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Dean Knetter Producer
- Natalie Guyette Producer
- Robert Thompson Guest
- Maxine Bédat Guest
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