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The Demise of Late-Night TV Is an Omen for American Culture

Plain English with Derek Thompson

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The Fragmentation of Late-Night Culture

This chapter examines the decline of late-night television's influence in American culture, illustrated through a recent Coldplay concert. It discusses the fragmentation of cultural experiences across media and proposes that a shift towards personal and authentic formats might revitalize the genre.

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