Into It: A Vulture Podcast with Sam Sanders

What Was 'Succession' Really About? And Is 'Ted Lasso' Over or Not?

Jun 2, 2023

34:12

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Episode notes

Introduction

5min

Succession: The Real Life of Rupert Murdoch

2min

The Reaction to the Election

5min

The Instability of Succession

1min

Should You Watch Billions?

4min

The End of Ted Lasso

5min

How to Choose the Right Celebrity Voice Assistant

2min

The Future of Social Media

5min

Culturegeist: The Culture That's Haunting You

2min

10.

The Moral Arc of the Universe Bends Toward Justice

4min

This week, Today, Explained co-host Sean Rameswaram keeps our host chair warm while Sam is away. He's joined by Vulture TV critic Kathryn VanArendonk to figure out what kind of show Succession really was, whom it was for, and what to watch to fill the Succession-size hole in your heart. We also ask if Kathryn is into Ted Lasso ending, the return of the flip phone, and more.

And we hear about the culture that's haunting us: Lana Del Rey losing her vape is as relatable as writing lyrics about soda.

Send us your culturegeist. What specific thing in the culture has haunted you for days, weeks, or even years? And why? Email a short voice memo to intoit@vulture.com.

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