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Primetime
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 Vox Media Podcast Network.
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“smart, well spoken and highly interesting - I do hope there’s more to come!”
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06/07/20
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“A deeply enjoyable exploration of the connection between television and politics.”
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Published 06/13/19
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