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Creators Pounce on Midterm Elections, Hoping to Win New Viewers and More Dollars

Variety ·First reported 1h ago

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Scott MacFarlane has traded in the desk once sat behind at CBS News on Election Night for something more direct — livestreamed midterms coverage for the progressive outlet MeidasTouch. He won’t have someone manipulating a Magic Wall or Big Board. He won’t…

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