Do the Oscars Need to Be Saved?

Published: March 24, 2022, 5 p.m.

Matt is joined by author Mark Harris to discuss the Academy\u2019s decision to cut eight categories from the live Oscars broadcast, and to debate whether or not the ceremony needs to be changed\u2014and if so, how much? Later, Vulture\u2019s Joe Adalian comes on to talk about Amazon hosting the Academy of Country Music Awards and whether awards shows can survive on streaming services.\n\nHost: Matt Belloni\nGuests: Mark Harris and Joe Adalian\n\nProducer: Craig Horlbeck\nTheme Song: Devon Renaldo\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices