A deep dive into the question of whether pop culture has become completely dominated by franchises and the same superstars; and, if so, how new that phenomenon actually is and, if it’s really a bad thing in the end.Sponsors:Outer, Get $300 off and free shipping at liveouter.com/kottkeNovo, Sign up for a free business checking account and get access to over $5,000 in perks and discounts at novo.co/kottkeLinks:Pop Culture Has Become an Oligopoly (Experimental History)Cultural Dopes (LA Review of Books)Jackson Bird on TwitterSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.