Economist Podcasts cover image

Concession stand: Trump’s intransigence

Economist Podcasts

00:00

The Evolution of Television: Lengthened Episodes and Viewer Engagement

This chapter examines the trend of longer television series and episodes, highlighting how technology and reduced advertising influence extended runtimes. It explores the balance between immersive storytelling and viewer fatigue, considering audience reactions to this evolution in programming.

Transcript
Play full episode

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app