One Thing: Our Politics Have Never Been So Toxic. So Why Do We Love Political TV?
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You’ve been overwhelmed with headlines all week – what’s value a more in-depth look? One Thing takes you past the headlines and helps make sense of what everyone seems to be speaking about. Host David Rind talks to specialists, reporters on the entrance traces and the true individuals impacted by the information about what they’ve realized – and why it issues. New episodes each Wednesday and Sunday.
Our Politics Have Never Been So Toxic. So Why Do We Love Political TV? Dec 28, 2025
If you binge-watched “The Diplomat” or “Death by Lightning” this 12 months, you’re not alone. These politics-centric dramas have united audiences at a time when actual-life politics can really feel poisonous and fractured. Why is that this style so resilient? And may Washington, DC itself turn into a brand new dwelling for Hollywood storytelling? We hear from somebody who’s banking on it. — Guest: David Beaubaire, Founder & CEO, Sunset Lane Media Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: Liam Reilly