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From The New Yorker Radio Hour: Emily Nussbaum on the Beginnings of Reality TV

Critics at Large | The New Yorker

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Exploring the Origins and Critique of Reality TV and Cops

The chapter delves into the origins of reality TV and the unique approach of the show Cops as described by its creator. It also touches on the racial critique faced by the show and the complexities of portraying police work on screen.

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