Description
The girlies dive into the world of American talk shows — the modern circus helmed by formidable “experts.” They track the history of syndicated television, the rise of popular figureheads like Dr. Phil and Judge Judy, and interrogate the philosophical carnival that makes these programs simultaneously appealing and horrifying. Digressions include our favorite Instagram Reels creators, and how one listener’s family was ripped apart via the diet terrorism of Dr. Oz.
This episode was produced by Julia Hava and Eliza Mclamb and edited by Allison Hagan. Research assistance from Penelope Spurr.
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Admissible in a Court of Law: dna, paternity, and the talk show
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“America’s Doctor” Dr Oz fights back against critics
Bodies Defined and Confined
Don't Be Funny: Litigation is no laughing matter to your clients
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E-mails offer glimpse into launch of Dr. Phil-endorsed diet products
Life in the Bleep-Cycle: Inventing Id -TV on the Jerry Springer Show
Nielsen Ratings, 2007
Nobrow Culture
Oprah and The Party Crashers
Televised medical talk shows—what they recommend and the evidence to support their
The Commercial Logic of Vulture Culture: how corporate media shape talk show culture
The Commodification of Talk Show Culture
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THE TALK SHOW AND THE TERROR OF CONVERSATION
The time Oprah Winfrey beefed with the Texas cattle industry
TV talk show therapy as a distinct genre of discourse
What’s Wrong With Dr. Oz?
Dr. Oz Shouldn't Be a Senator--or a Doctor.
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