Reality TV might seem vain, but it also reveals what we really believe

Disrupted

Reality TV might seem vain, but it also reveals what we really believe

By James Szkobel-Wolff,

Published June 8, 2022 at 1:22 PM EDT

Former President Donald Trump and Kim Kardashian celebrate Perfumania's appearance with her on "The Apprentice" at Provacateur on November 10, 2010 in New York City.

Reality TV shows rank among some of the most popular in America. And often people don鈥檛 even realize they鈥檙e favorite program is reality TV. This week, the hidden ways we shape reality TV and it shapes us.

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James Szkobel-Wolff

James Szkobel-Wolff is a producer for the 海角换妻 Radio鈥檚 weekly show 'Disrupted,' hosted by Dr. Khalilah Brown-Dean.

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Khalilah Brown-Dean

Dr. Khalilah L. Brown-Dean is an award-winning scholar at Wesleyan University, author, and host of 'Disrupted' on 海角换妻.

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Catie Talarski

Catie Talarski is Senior Director of Storytelling and Radio Programming at 海角换妻.

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