The Rise of Trash TV and the Controversial Career of Geraldo Rivera

This chapter discusses the evolution of television from trustworthy news to trash TV dominated by reality shows. It highlights the impact of reality TV on the last US president and focuses on Geraldo Rivera, an investigative journalist who gained prominence through sensationalized stories. The chapter explores controversial episodes of Rivera's talk show, including his involvement with satanic panic and the physical altercation he had with guests.