Everything Is Television
Nov 14, 2025•57 min•Season 4Ep. 73
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Episode description
Sometimes, the perfect guest to discuss your own writing is ... you. On this special crossover episode, I am interviewed by Ben Smith and Max Tani of Semafor's Mixed Signals podcast about my recent essay, "Everything Is Television." During our conversation, which you can also find on the Mixed Signals feed, we discuss TV, politics, the definition of charisma, and much more.
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Hosts: Ben Smith and Max Tani
Guest: Derek Thompson
Listen to my episode on the Mixed Signals feed HERE.
You can find my essay "Everything is Television" HERE.
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