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This week, Rich and Ben take some time to discuss the new fall television season, including several new and returning shows. They discuss The Event, Glee, My Generation, The Office, Community, 30 Rock, Outsourced, and more! What\u2019s good, what\u2019s bad, and what\u2019s in between? And what do all of these shows say about our culture? Listen and find out.<\/p>\n

Every week, Richard Clark and Ben Bartlett acknowledge and respond to the big issues in popular culture. We love feedback! If you\u2019d like to respond you can comment on the website, send an email to christandpopculture@gmail.com, or go to our contact page. We would love to respond to feedback on the show, so do it now! Subscribe to us in iTunes by clicking here. While you\u2019re at it, review us in iTunes! We\u2019ll love you forever!<\/em><\/p>\n

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