Episode 15: Why Representation Matters in Award Shows

We share our thoughts and opinions on all the snubs and surprises in the 2020 Emmy nominations. Nominations mean more than just an award- they can make and break careers. In the history of awards shows there has been a constant lack of diversity in nominees but after the events of the Black Lives Matter protests, #MeToo and #Oscarssowhite there is pressure on voting bodies to be more inclusive on who they nominate. We touch on what representation really means for the voters and winners, and how diversity is shifting in recent years. Created and produced by Jillian Chilingerian & Sophia Badalian Artwork by Alex DaSilva