We talk to a pop culture professor about TV game shows and their role in American culture as Pat Sajak announces his retirement. Then, a climate scientist joins us to look at accelerating projections for rising global temperatures.
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The cultural legacy of TV game shows, as Pat Sajak announces retirement
Pat Sajak announced this year will be his last season hosting the TV game show “Wheel of Fortune.” A television and pop culture expert joins us to look at Sajak’s legacy and the way game shows place in American culture has changed over time.
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World set to pass 1.5℃ warming limit
There’s a 66 percent chance that the world will warm 1.5 degrees Celsius by 2027, a significant increase from the 20 percent chance estimated by scientists in 2020. Although the 1.5℃ jump is likely to be temporary, it is also likely to be repeated. A climate scientist explains.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Robert Thompson Guest
- Dan Vimont Guest
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