What happens when entertainment becomes a catalyst for cultural and policy change?In this episode of coolpeoplecooltechcoolstory, host Cameron Kit sits down with Vicki Shabo — Senior Fellow at New America’s Better Life Lab and Director of the Entertainment Initiative “Rescripting Gender, Work, Family, and Care.”Vicki shares:✨ Why U.S. culture treats caregiving and work-family struggles as “personal issues” — and how TV can shift that narrative🎬 How shows like Grey’s Anatomy and High Potential are normalizing conversations about childcare, elder care, and paid leave💡 What audience research reveals about the demand for more authentic, relatable family stories on screen🌍 Why these narratives matter not just for representation, but also for policy, equity, and shared human experienceThis conversation is a reminder that storytelling doesn’t just reflect reality — it can reshape it.

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