About this episode

The episode discusses various 1980s news topics including WKRP, Knight Rider, and Prince's recent chart performance.

Recorded before a live Facebook (and YouTube) audience, Will, Kat and Jon discuss the following topics: 0:00 - Introduction 3:50 - Rocky statue is gonna fly now 16:15 - WKRP is back on the air (sort of) 23:20 - Trump Dances to “Gay Anthem”—will a lawsuit follow? 37:50 - Prince is charting like it’s 1984 48:35 - Knight Rider rides again in documentary 59:45 - Wrap Up and Thank You Get Knight Rider: Declassified . Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1980snow . Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@1980snow

People in this episode

Host: Will Padilla

Guests: Kat, Jon

Topics covered

• WKRP
• Knight Rider
• Prince
• Trump
• 1980s news
• pop culture
• documentary

Keywords

• WKRP
• Knight Rider
• Prince
• Trump
• 1980s news
• pop culture
• documentary

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: WKRP, Knight Rider

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