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Primetime

Vox

Dig into the hidden history of television with Vox's critic-at-large, Emily VanDerWerff. Each season, we explore the tragic, comedic, and occasionally world-changing stories that have marked a medium that's dominated the global conversation for the last 75 years. First up: TV's relationship with the presidency, featuring deep dives into The West Wing, 24, Veep, and more. Produced by Vox and the Vo... more

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Robert Stone directed the new PBS series "Chasing the Moon." It's chock full of new archival footage from the period. And behind all that footage – some fascinating stories.

Stone tells Emily VanDerWerff about a very famous, very recognizable piece ... more

Richard Nixon’s political career paralleled the rise of television. He discovered how TV could make or break a politician. His successes and flops set a precedent for politicians who came after him, especially Donald Trump. Both men used television t... more

While they had radically different styles and politics, Presidents Reagan and Obama had at least one thing in common: They were both masters of the small screen. We’ll explore how both presidents used the medium to communicate their message directly ... more

In May 1992, the TV character Murphy Brown gave birth to a baby boy. The following day, Vice President Dan Quayle publicly blamed Brown for "mocking the importance of fathers by bearing a child alone and calling it just another lifestyle choice." But... more

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4.4 out of 5 stars from 229 ratings
  • I guess this one isn't coming back (fingers still crossed). Lots of people like to talk about television, but few are as interesting in their analysis as Emily VanDerWerff. I really hope she comes back to podcasting.

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    Sarah Breau
    5 years ago
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    Spain5 years ago
  • Brilliant

    smart, well spoken and highly interesting - I do hope there’s more to come!

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    Germany5 years ago
  • Would Rec!

    A deeply enjoyable exploration of the connection between television and politics.

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    5
    harpingabout
    United States6 years ago
  • Entertaining and informative

    I hope there is more on the way this is a great listen.

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    5
    audio fan 781
    United States6 years ago

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