Politics in Primetime Television: How Debora Cahn, Eric Newman & Paul William Davies Are Shaping Political News In Their Stories
It's no longer left versus right
In today’s hyperpolarized political landscape, the art of political storytelling on television shows faces both significant challenges and exciting opportunities.
The portrayal of politics on TV has evolved beyond merely dramatizing cherry-picked events and political biases focusing on appeasing members on each side of the aisle. It now demands a nuanced exploration of truth, power, public perception, and tailoring political discourse for specific audiences.
As viewers grapple with conflicting versions of the same event, creators are pioneering innovative means to reflect and question contemporary governance, diplomacy, and society’s sometimes prickly relationship with authority.
A recent panel discussion examines this. It featured three distinguished television creators—Debora Cahn (The Diplomat), Eric Newman (Zero Day), and Paul William Davies (The Residence)—whose works explore political themes in different ways.
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