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World Dispatch: Aunt Jackie, save us

Roseanne is a polarizing figure, but her reboot is getting top ratings. We breakdown what’s changed, today on The Outline World Dispatch.

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World Dispatch: Aunt Jackie, save us

Roseanne is a polarizing figure, but her reboot is getting top ratings. We breakdown what’s changed, today on The Outline World Dispatch.

Every Monday through Thursday, The Outline World Dispatch brings you stories about Power, Culture, and the Future. We guarantee you’ll feel smarter and more hydrated. Hosted by Aaron Edwards.

When I was a kid, Roseanne was something that was on in the background when I fell asleep in front of the TV. To others, it was a cultural phenomeon. Years later, ABC revived the series for its tenth season, to record numbers and even a shout out from President Trump. But, is Roseanne the same show it was in 1988?

Today, Ann Derrick-Gaillot joins us to discuss what has changed since the original series, how Roseanne Barr’s politics muddy the enjoyment of the show, and why style icon Aunt Jackie deserves more.

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