Broadcast Wars

Season 1

Stanley E. Hubbard is an early pioneer in radio and television, and KSTP is the top local TV news for decades. Dave Moore and his team launch a new kind of newscast at WCCO that ignites a fierce war for ratings which still rages today.

Where to Watch Broadcast Wars • Season 1

3 Episodes

  • Just The Facts
    E1
    Just The FactsStanley E. Hubbard is an early pioneer in radio and television, and KSTP is the top local TV news for decades. Until a fresh-faced Dave Moore and his team launch a new kind of newscast at WCCO that ignites a fierce war for ratings..
  • Ratings Frenzy
    E2
    Ratings FrenzyKSTP hires a consultant to find the perfect anchor. Reporters of color find welcome in local newsrooms, while women are at the anchor desk. Meteorologists transform weather news, while trauma and toxic stress lead some to substance abuse.
  • Out of Nowhere
    E3
    Out of NowhereKARE11 goes from laughingstock to ratings powerhouse. The Hubbards pour millions into a technological breakthrough. Major anchors swap stations or fired. Newscasters chafe as the public and media take interest in their private lives.

 

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