Larry King Live (1985) | How Woke Is It?

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Larry King Live1985

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What We Think

"Larry King Live" is about as non-woke as it gets for mainstream media. Its commitment to freewheeling conversation across the spectrum of ideas stands in stark contrast to today’s echo chamber talk shows.

Score Breakdown

Compromised:Narrative Integrity

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What is this?

As a classic talk show, "Larry King Live" focused on direct interviews and conversations rather than scripted narratives. There was no clear agenda to push identity-based casting or storylines, and guests appeared for their accomplishments rather than demographics.

Compromised:Cultural Foundations

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The show gave voice to a huge array of guests spanning all beliefs, backgrounds, and viewpoints. Traditional institutions and values were not explicitly mocked or undermined, nor was there an attempt to rewrite cultural history.

Compromised:Ideological Monoculture

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While some segments leaned mainstream, the show routinely brought on guests with contrasting, even controversial, viewpoints. Debates and disagreements were commonplace, showcasing a genuine spectrum of thought rather than ideology lockstep.

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