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Let's Talk TV (and Politics)
Do you ever ask yourself, "What would Jed Bartlett do?" Do you long for a world where Star Trek's visionary idea of IDIC was still revered? Stop banging your head against the wall with the news on an endless loop, and join the conversation!
C'mon aboard, and let's talk a little TV and more—pop literature with your latte hosted by award-winning novelist and pop-culture author/blogger Barbara Barnett. Email Barbara for an invite to the Let’s Talk TV podcast recording session to participate in the conversation.
Click BC Radio Live (my old home) on the Recommendations tab for my in-depth conversations with actors, producers, and writers from hit TV shows.
Podcasting since 2024 • 5 episodes
Let's Talk TV (and Politics)
Latest Episodes
Kamala's Campaign Chronicles: Unity, Olympics, and Unexpected Twists
Is Kamala Harris's surge in the polls the sign of a new political era? Join Barbara Barnett and Jimmy Dailey on Let's Talk TV Live as we celebrate Kamala Harris officially becoming the vice presidential nominee alongside Tim Walz. We reflect on...
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Zooming Into the Heart of Politics: Kamala, Comedy, and Campaigns
Have you ever wondered how a simple Zoom meeting could turn the tide in a political campaign? Join us as Barbara Barnett and her semi-regular co-host Jimmy Dailey, aka Jerome Wetzel, take us through the whirlwind world of current politics. Barb...
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When Politics and Prime Time Collide
What happens when the Democratic Party pulls off a seamless transition with Biden stepping down and Harris stepping up? Prepare for an electrifying discussion as Jimmy Dailey and Barbara, unpack this bold move, which effectively took the wind o...
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The (Television) Medium is the Massage
(with apologies to Marshall McLuhan)We are back! Barbara and Jim are back to talk about TV and politics in the midst of the Republican National Convention and the Biden Electability crisis. We'll also talk about "The Boys" (no spoil...
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