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Casey Mendoza
Culture Reporter
Casey Mendoza is Newsy's in-house pop culture nerd and entertainment critic. Before joining the company in 2017, she studied political science and journalism at Knox College and freelanced as a reporter, photographer and videographer in western Illinois and Washington, D.C. Even when she isn't working, Casey is constantly devouring pieces of entertainment and thinking about them in the context of social issues, politics, history and culture. Outside of Newsy, you can find her geekiest musings on Twitter.
Recent Work
Wanna Buy A 'Baby Yoda' Toy? We've Got Some Bad News.
Which Streaming Services Came Out On Top This Year?
Video Game Charity Streams Are Basically Modern-Day Telethons
What's The Point Of Preserving Pop Culture Artifacts?
Will The 'Streaming Wars' Cause A Rise In Digital Piracy?
The Voice Of Patrick Star Explains The Value Of Kids' Television
Disney And Apple TV Plus Are Big Because Others Laid The Groundwork
Is Disney A Monopoly In The Entertainment World? It's Complicated.
Felicia Day Speaks On Today's 'New Type Of Entertainment'
Not Every Streaming Platform Finds Success — Let's Explain What Failed
Streaming And Binge-Watching Have Changed The Way TV Shows Are Written
Why Is 'The Office' Still So Popular? We Asked The 'Office Ladies'
Netflix's Latest Earnings Report Shows A Calm Before The Storm
Comedian Pete Holmes Talks About The State Of Comedy Today
The Creator Of 'Law & Order' Isn't Leaving Broadcast TV Anytime Soon
Which Country Makes The Most Globally In-Demand TV Shows?
The Future Of The Streaming Industry? Advertisements.
Online Platforms Are Big At The Emmys — But That Wasn't Always True
Streaming Companies Are Betting Big With Your Favorite Sitcoms
New Jersey Allowed Oscar Betting Last Year. Could It Happen Again?
Experts Say Netflix's Theatrical Debuts Are Just 'Token Releases'
'IT: Chapter Two' Scares Its Way Into The Box Office With $91M Debut
How Bad Could A Storm Be? Look To Waffle House For Answers
Reality And Commentary: Experts Explain TV's Immigration Storylines
What Happens Next To Sony, Disney And 'Spider-Man'?
Brick-And-Mortar Stores Are Still Vital — To The Collectibles Industry
Can New Streaming Platforms Catch Up With Netflix's Global Dominance
What New Shows Can Replicate The Success Of 'Game Of Thrones'?
The 'Streaming Wars' Are Heating Up At San Diego Comic-Con
