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What's the reality of reality TV
It’s the night fans have been waiting for: the final rose ceremony on ABC’s The Bachelorette. The big question on fans’ minds is whether JoJo will choose the former competitive swimmer Robby or the former football quarterback Jordan. The bigger question, however, is whether reality shows like The Bachelorette are still capturing viewers.
By Madeleine Brand • • 1 min readIt’s the night fans have been waiting for: the final rose ceremony on ABC’s The Bachelorette. The big question on fans’ minds is whether JoJo will choose the former competitive swimmer Robby or the former football quarterback Jordan. The bigger question, however, is whether reality shows like The Bachelorette are still capturing viewers. And how has the reality landscape changed since the early days of The Real World and Survivor?
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The full episode
4 of 4Wage theft in LA restaurants, GMO Labeling and the reality of reality TV- 0:30KCRW Investigates wage theft and abuse in LA's restaurant industry
- 15:58A new bill requires GMO labeling
- 26:14The early roots of GOP talking points
- 42:29What's the reality of reality TVYou’re reading this