Episode · Stuff They Don't Want You To Know · 2026-01-20

Books mentioned on CLASSIC: The Reality of Reality TV

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Love it or hate it, there's no denying that reality TV -- also known as unscripted television -- is a titan of the entertainment industry. In fact, if you have cable and turn on your TV right now, you'll probably find a reality show of some sort playing on multiple channels.

Ben Bowlin discussed Reality Bites Back by Jennifer Pozner.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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   Reality Bites Back

   Jennifer Pozner · at 54:06

   Reality Bites Back by Jennifer Pozner is an insightful examination of the troubling truths hidden within guilty pleasure television and the ways modern media shapes cultural perceptions.

   Discussed

   “There's another author Jennifer L. Pner wrote a book called Reality Bites Back: The Troubling Truth About Guilty Pleasure TV. And she notes that a lot of these shows, whether by design or by accident, a lot of these shows end up reinforcing what are seen as cultural or social norms.”

   Ben Bowlin CLASSIC: The Reality of Reality TV 2026-01-20 Listen at 54:06

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