Consumerism and Corporate America

Thomas Frank, editor of The Baffler Magazine, spoke about the variety of “faux populisms” in the United States. He focused particularly on h… read more

Thomas Frank, editor of The Baffler Magazine, spoke about the variety of “faux populisms” in the United States. He focused particularly on how advertising fools people into thinking they have more choices than ever when in reality media and corporate giants manipulate their desires and interests to their own benefit. He also showed several television commercials. After his remarks, he took questions from the audience. close

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Consumerism and Corporate America

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Program ID:
76224-1
Category:
Public Affairs Event
Format:
Speech
Location:
New York, New York, United States
First Aired:
Dec 24, 1996 | 11:07am EST | C-SPAN 2
Last Aired:
Jan 13, 1997 | 6:05pm EST | C-SPAN 1

Airing Details

  • Dec 24, 1996 | 11:07am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Dec 24, 1996 | 6:32pm EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Dec 25, 1996 | 1:56am EST | C-SPAN 2
  • Dec 25, 1996 | 5:38am EST | C-SPAN 1
  • Jan 13, 1997 | 6:05pm EST | C-SPAN 1
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