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Split Screen Episode 4: Little people, Big Ideas

With access to former ‘Kid Nation’ contestants, their families, and the show’s creators, culture journalist Josh Gwynn uncovers how this cult TV show became a lightning rod for an ongoing debate about the ethics of reality TV. The producers prompt the kids to confront adult themes, with a joint religious service and town hall elections. Through the introduction of politics and religion, we see how Kid Nation is a microcosm of the real world in 2007, where the shadow of 9/11 and the War on Terror looms large.

English
  • Originally Aired May 8, 2024
  • Runtime 30 minutes
  • Special Position Airs after season 1
  • Network CBC Podcasts: Kid Nation "Split Screen" YouTube
  • Special is Critical to Show's Story No
  • Created March 8, 2025 by
    thelonius_tiecan
  • Modified March 8, 2025 by
    PolarGeek admin