A literacy advocate shares how the U.S. is falling behind in reading and what we can do about it. Then, a television writer joins us to look at how streaming has become the dominant form of watching shows.
Featured in this Show
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How America's literacy problems start at an early age
About one in six American adults has low literacy. The U.S. doesn’t rank high globally on literacy. Our guest explains why the roots of this crisis are in infancy and early childhood, and what to do about it.
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How streaming passed cable and broadcast for most viewers
Nielsen data showed streaming viewers surpassed the audience for both cable and broadcast television last month for the first time. We explore how viewing habits have changed and what role television still plays.
Episode Credits
- Rob Ferrett Host
- Sarah Hopefl Technical Director
- Colleen Leahy Producer
- Lorin Cox Producer
- Rob Ferrett Interviewer
- Maya Smart Guest
- Alison Herman Guest
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