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1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times w/ Ross Benes
In this episode of Parallax Views w/ J.G. Michael, I’m joined by journalist and author Ross Benes to discuss his new book 1999: The Year Low Culture Conquered America and Kickstarted Our Bizarre Times. We dive into how one seemingly ridiculous year, marked by Pokémon mania, pro wrestling mayhem, aggro-fueled nu metal, and shock TV overload, actually laid the groundwork for the chaotic media and cultural landscape we live in today.
🔍 Topics Covered:
The mainstreaming of “low culture”: How daytime TV, tabloid sensationalism, and deregulated media created a new normal of trashy spectacle…
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