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Hart, TMZ, and the birth of the 24/7 political tabloid era

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Source: vox.com
Hart, TMZ, and the birth of the 24/7 political tabloid era
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Vox explains how Gary Hart’s 1987 downfall—sped by satellite-enabled, round-the-clock coverage and a new wave of tabloid journalism—redefined political accountability and helped spawn TMZ’s Washington bureau, foreshadowing the celebrity-driven scrutiny that now colors politics.

Topics:entertainment#24-hour-news-cycle#gary-hart#media#podcasts#politics#tmz
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