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The Future of Everything With Derek Thompson

The Bill Simmons Podcast

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The Crisis of Prestige TV

This chapter examines the rise of prestige television during a 'gilded age' marked by extraordinary visuals but a decline in narrative depth. The conversation highlights the challenges viewers face in engaging with complex plots amidst a backdrop of passive consumption and multitasking. Additionally, it explores the shifting dynamics of late-night shows in adapting to new media landscapes while considering the evolving role of traditional television in a digital age.

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