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Episode length: 33m
Join Jim and Greg for this special edition of Last Call, as they remember the greatness of the 1980s. Weeks ago, while promoting a movie, actor Ryan Reynolds called the decade "brutal" and a "mess" with "division everywhere." That's not how Jim and Greg remember it, so they recall the politics of the 1980s, what they miss from that era, and what they definitely don't miss.
First, they focus on the politics of the decade, meaning the Reagan presidency. They examine Reagan's electoral triumphs, his good nature, and his greatness in winning the Cold War. They also discuss Reagan's skills as the "Great Communicator" and how the media was different in its approach to news then.
Next, they dive into the things they miss about the 1980s, especially the far superior pop culture offerings in film, television, and music. They also savor the freedom they had as kids then and note a critical aspect of childhood in the '80s that can only be appreciated now.
Then, they go through the things they don't miss from that decade - much of it either related to less advanced technology or society just being a lot different then. They also examine aspects of the news media they definitely don't want to come back to.
Finally, Jim and Greg spent a few minutes on the pinnacle of cinematic excellence from the 1980's.
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