Rich People on TV: Satire or Good PR?

When We Laugh at the Rich . . . Do they laugh back? Shows like The White Lotus and Succession have a ton of fun making us laugh at ridiculous, petty, wealthy characters. But are they really as critical of systems of power as they seem on face? Or are they actually perpetuating the status quo? Let’s find out in this Wisecrack Edition: On Watching Rich People On TV. Support us on Patreon! ► www.patreon.com/wisecrack === Watch More Episodes! === Succession: Is Being Rich Worth It? ►    • Succession: Is Being Rich Worth It?   Ethical Capitalism: Is It Possible? ►    • Ethical Capitalism: Is It Possible?   Billionaires: What Went Wrong? ►    • Billionaires: What Went Wrong?   Written by Amanda Scherker Researched by Tom Whyman Hosted by Michael Burns Directed by Michael Luxemburg Edited by Henry Arrambide Produced by Olivia Redden Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound #WhiteLotus #Succession #Wisecrack © 2022 Wisecrack / Omnia Media, Inc. / Enthusiast GamingWhen We Laugh at the Rich . . . Do they laugh back? Shows like The White Lotus and Succession have a ton of fun making us laugh at ridiculous, petty, wealthy characters. But are they really as critical of systems of power as they seem on face? Or are they actually perpetuating the status quo? Let’s find out in this Wisecrack Edition: On Watching Rich People On TV. Support us on Patreon! ► www.patreon.com/wisecrack === Watch More Episodes! === Succession: Is Being Rich Worth It? ►    • Succession: Is Being Rich Worth It?   Ethical Capitalism: Is It Possible? ►    • Ethical Capitalism: Is It Possible?   Billionaires: What Went Wrong? ►    • Billionaires: What Went Wrong?   Written by Amanda Scherker Researched by Tom Whyman Hosted by Michael Burns Directed by Michael Luxemburg Edited by Henry Arrambide Produced by Olivia Redden Music courtesy of Epidemic Sound #WhiteLotus #Succession #Wisecrack © 2022 Wisecrack / Omnia Media, Inc. / Enthusiast Gaming

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