Topic: America S Got Talent

3 chapters across the catalog

Ask China!
Episode 1350

1350: Ask China!

Morning News Roundup, Tulsa Massacre and America's Got Talent

The morning news cycle features a History Channel special on the 1921 Tulsa race massacre promoted by ABC and a CBS segment on stopping Asian hate. NBC focuses on entertainment with an interview featuring the hosts of America's Got Talent following its season finale. Ratings for the Billboard Music Awards reportedly fell to an all-time low of 0.7.

Axis of Abuse
Episode 325 1:56:19 - 1:59:30

325: Axis of Abuse

Reality TV Talent Shows, Performer Exploitation

Reality competition shows like "America's Got Talent" are described as modern versions of the Ed Sullivan Show that exploit performers by paying them little to nothing. The segment critiques the hyperbolic reactions of judges like Mary Murphy and the "scam" of using amateur talent to fill variety show slots.