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Jul 2023
38m 27s

Family and Business in 'The Kardashians'...

The Ringer
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This week, Erika and Amelia Wedemeyer dive into the wild and weird world of 'The Kardashians' and how our fascination with the interpersonal relationships among the siblings has driven more than 15 years of reality television, fame, and business success. Make sure you check out Amelia's recaps of 'The Kardashians' with Zack Peter on the 'Ringer Reality TV Po ... Show More
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