Episode 116: Broadcast News

This week Andrea and Lisa weigh in on whether the 1987 rom-com-drama Broadcast News starring Holly Hunter, Albert Brooks and William Hurt is a realistic portrayal of journalism. Also discussed: contagious diseases, Marlee Matlin, and season 2 of the Crown.    Show notes:   Last Man on Earth trailer   Broadcast News trailer   How 'Broadcast News' Predicted Journalism As We Know It   Broadcast News on Rotten Tomatoes   Broadcast News - Aaron struggles on air   Broadcast News alternate ending   Rotten Apples   I'll Scream Later by Marlee Matlin     Recommendations:   Andrea Warner: The Crown, Season 2   Lisa Christiansen: Manhatten Beach by Jennifer Egan   Music credits: "Flutterbee" by Podington Bear From Free Music Archive CC BY 3.0 Theme song "Pyro Flow" by Kevin Macleod From Incompetch CC BY 3.0 Intro bed:"OLPC" by Marco Raaphorst From Free Music Archive CC BY-SA 3.0 NL Pop This! Links: Pop This! on TumblrPop This! on iTunes (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Stitcher (please consider reviewing and rating us!) Pop This! on Google PlayPop This! on TuneIn radioPop This! on TwitterPop This! on Facebook Logo design by Samantha Smith Pop This! is two women talking about pop culture. Lisa Christiansen is a broadcaster, journalist and longtime metal head. Andrea Warner is a music critic, author and former horoscopes columnist. Press play and come hang out with your two new best friends. Pop This! podcast is produced by Andrea Gin and recorded at the Vancouver Public Library.