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episode 5215: Best Of: China's Influence On Hollywood / Living With Chronic Illness
Wall Street Journal reporter Erich Schwartzel says that Hollywood film studios increasingly rely upon Chinese audiences to break even — which can result in self-censorship. His new book is Red Carpet.
Film critic Justin Chang reviews The Batman, starring Robert Pattinson.
Also, we'll hear from Meghan O'Rourke who has been reporting on long COVID. She'll talk about how research into long COVID offers insights into other mysterious chronic illnesses.