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Daytime talk shows blur lines between right and wrong
Philadelphia based study by Penn State sociologists argues popular daytime talk shows like Oprah Sally and Donahue desensitize audiences by normalizing previously taboo topics. Analysis of 60 episodes asserts shows abandon traditional formats and culture shifts make deviance seem normal, guiding viewer behavior toward celebrity culture and sensational disputes.
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