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MTV made it big with music videos. Where does it stand today?

By Scott Detrow,
Vincent Acovino, Justine Kenin
Published December 31, 2025 at 1:09 PM PST

A reflection on music videos' glory days -- as MTV shuts down channels.

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All Things Considered
Scott Detrow
Scott Detrow is a White House correspondent for NPR and co-hosts the NPR Politics Podcast.
Vincent Acovino
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Justine Kenin
Justine Kenin is an editor on All Things Considered. She joined NPR in 1999 as an intern. Nothing makes her happier than getting a book in the right reader's hands – most especially her own.
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