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EPISODE · Feb 20, 2026 · 23 MIN

Are media consumers ready for realistic characters?

from Rhythm and News · host Daily Trojan

“Rhythm and News" hosts Haydée Cepeda and Genna Edelstein discuss realistic and complicated characters from movies and tv shows, aiming to answer why audiences don’t seem to understand them.This episode was written and hosted by Genna Edelstein and Haydée Cepeda; edited by Haydée Cepeda; produced by Kaylee Eiber, Nathan Elias and Zachary Whalen. “Rhythm and News” is one of three shows on the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts, as well as our website, dailytrojan.com.

“Rhythm and News" hosts Haydée Cepeda and Genna Edelstein discuss realistic and complicated characters from movies and tv shows, aiming to answer why audiences don’t seem to understand them.This episode was written and hosted by Genna Edelstein and Haydée Cepeda; edited by Haydée Cepeda; produced by Kaylee Eiber, Nathan Elias and Zachary Whalen. “Rhythm and News” is one of three shows on the Daily Trojan podcast network. You can find more episodes anywhere you listen to podcasts, as well as our website, dailytrojan.com.

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