
The News Agents Are ministers right to say: don't worry too much about exam results?
Aug 17, 2023
On A-level results day, the Education Secretary tells students not to worry about their grades. The hosts debate whether this is the right message and discuss the impact of the pandemic on exams. They also pay tribute to chat show legend Michael Parkinson and talk about the changing landscape of TV. The podcast explores the declining relevance of chat shows, the shift in promoting books and shows, the state of comedy, and the concerns and actions of the University of Electric Union.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
The Cultural Impact of Michael Parkinson's Career
01:40 • 6min
Changing Cultural Norms and the Enduring Popularity of Chat Shows
08:05 • 3min
Changing Landscape of Promoting Books, Movies, and Shows
11:23 • 2min
The State of Comedy and a Clip of George Michael on Parkinson
13:00 • 2min
Exam Results and Government Policies
14:40 • 12min
University of Electric Union's Protest and Concerns
27:00 • 15min
