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Joy Reid Unloads on Corporate Media, MC Shan Challenges Jim Jones & ELR Revisits Hot 97 | Essential ELR 7.17.26
Key Moments: (00:00:00) The crew explains the Friday format and invites listeners to join Patreon for the full episode. (00:00:54) Laura and Rosenberg revisit their Aaliyah tribute watch-along and the scripted Hot 97 reality show. (00:02:00) Ebro explains how This Is Hot 97 was designed to increase a key radio ratings metric and advertising rates. (00:03:13) The hosts reminisce about Hot 97’s former studios and why the station ultimately left its longtime Manhattan location. (00:06:36) Rosenberg reflects on how leaving the old building marked the beginning of the end of an era for the show…
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