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AT&T has plenty to reorganize after Time-Warner deal

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Mar 4, 2019
The first changes are being made to media operations.
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After 50 years, Sesame Street is still poised for success

by Kai Ryssdal and Bennett Purser
Feb 19, 2019
The money and the history behind America's most beloved television show.
Bert (L) and Ernie (R).
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How economics shapes fight culture around the world

by Molly Wood and Maria Hollenhorst
Nov 20, 2018
"Fightworld" creator Frank Grillo says many champions started out "fighting for their lives."
“Fightworld” creator-host Frank Grillo with a Muay Thai fighter.
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Can television shift consciousness? A look inside the HBO show that's working on it

by Phoebe Unterman and Kai Ryssdal
Nov 5, 2018
"Random Acts of Flyness," created by Terence Nance, wants to change the way viewers think.
A new show from artist Terence Nance and HBO, "Random Acts of Flyness," dives into a lot of issues you don't often see discussed with such creativity on television, including police brutality and queer relationships.
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"Westworld" isn't a TV show, it's a franchise film series

by Kai Ryssdal and Bridget Bodnar
Jun 26, 2018
Co-creator Jonathan Nolan talks about keeping timelines straight and not dumbing things down for the audience.
Evan Rachel Wood, left, and James Marsden in season 2 of “Westworld.”
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Answering your questions about the #NoConfederate campaign

by Jennie Josephson
Sep 19, 2017
What's the difference between "Confederate" and "The Man in the High Castle"? Glad you asked.
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Let's do the numbers on "Game of Thrones"

by Jana Kasperkevic
Jul 24, 2017
Inside one of the most popular — and expensive — shows in the world.
On average, it now takes about $10 million to film each episode of Game of Thrones.
Image via GameofThrones/YouTube
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Meet 'Sesame Street’s' Julia: A muppet character who’s autistic

by Mitchell Hartman
Apr 10, 2017
It’s part of an outreach and education program that Sesame Workshop has launched with researchers and autism advocates.
Front row, from left to right: Sesame Street characters Julia (a 4-year-old muppet with autism), Abby Cadabby and Elmo.
© 2017 Sesame Workshop. All rights reserved. Photo Credit: Zach Hyman
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Why TV pilot season is tougher than ever for networks

by Kai Ryssdal and Adriene Hill
Feb 13, 2017
Streaming, peak TV and an abundance of content are partly to blame.
A screen grab from the fantasy-drama series "Game of Thrones." It's seventh season premieres in mid-2017.
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Can Time Warner's HBO continue to succeed in the world of prestige TV?

by Adriene Hill
Feb 8, 2017
The network now faces competition from the likes of Amazon and Netflix.
Actor Nikolaj Coster-Waldau attends the Season 6 premiere of HBO's "Game of Thrones."
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