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Season 6, Episode 2: Broadcast Wars Ep 2: Ratings Frenzy

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KSTP hires a consultant to find the perfect anchor, reporters of color begin to find slightly greater welcome in local newsrooms, while stations dabble with putting women at the anchor desk. Meteorologists transform weather news, videotape kills onerous film processing, while trauma and toxic stress lead some to substance abuse. By the late 70s, local TV news is slick, sexy and highly profitable.

All Episodes - Season 6

Broadcast Wars Ep 1: Just the Facts
Episode 1
Broadcast Wars Ep 1: Just the Facts
 Broadcast Wars Ep 2: Ratings Frenzy
Episode 2
Broadcast Wars Ep 2: Ratings Frenzy
 Broadcast Wars Ep 3: Out of Nowhere
Episode 3
Broadcast Wars Ep 3: Out of Nowhere
 Brutal Utopias
Episode 4
Brutal Utopias
 Paradox Episode 1: Early History of the MPD and Reform
Episode 5
Paradox Episode 1: Early History of the MPD and Reform
 Paradox Episode 2: Mid-century Changes and Challenges
Episode 6
Paradox Episode 2: Mid-century Changes and Challenges
 Paradox Episode 3: 80s, 90s, and Their Echoes
Episode 7
Paradox Episode 3: 80s, 90s, and Their Echoes
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