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Episode Synopsis
The 95th Academy Awards were held last weekend, with Everything Everywhere All At Once winning Best Picture. The Oscars are just the latest example of society’s fascination with the rich and famous, but there’s a complex history behind fame. University of Michigan Professor Susan Douglas joins One Day University founder Steven Schragis to explain the history and power of celebrity. One Day University is a co-production of iHeart Podcasts and School of Humans. It is a Curiosity Podcast. You can sign up at the website OneDayU.com to become a member and access over 700 full length video lectures. You can also download their app. Once you’re a member, you can watch Professor Susan Douglas’ lecture, “A History of Fame: The Power of Celebrity.”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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