Charlotte Henry and Chuck Joiner unpack the latest season of The Morning Show, exploring Apple TV+’s creative freedom, layered storylines, and standout performances. They discuss Apple’s evolving tolerance for edgier content and the show’s newsroom chaos. The announcement of Peanuts staying on Apple TV+ through 2030 represents an artistic and business win that strengthens Apple’s family-friendly content offerings. 

Show Notes:

Chapters:

[0:00] Opening and spoiler warning [2:07] Seth Rogen on Apple’s creative freedom [3:49] Apple’s evolving content philosophy [6:08] Morning Show politics and realism [7:30] Character arcs and performances [14:57] Season themes and newsroom chaos [20:00] Story depth and current events [25:44] Global storytelling on Apple TV+ [29:46] Peanuts and Apple’s long-term deal [34:05] Business strategy behind Peanuts specials [38:11] Closing thoughts and wrap-up

Guests:

Charlotte Henry is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm. She is based in London, writes and broadcasts for various outlets, and is the author of Not Buying It, an examination of fake news. You can find her on her The Addition blog, her podcast, in her The Addition newsletter on substack, and on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and TikTok.

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