Back in the 90s, Barney the purple dinosaur was everywhere, including in our living rooms. If you were a kid or a parent back then, chances are good that you had a stuffed Barney lying around your home.  This hour, we listen to episode 4 – “Purple Capitalism” – of Connecticut Public’s new podcast,  Generation Barney.  And later, we’re joined by an expert in toy studies, Meredith Bak, who explains why merchandise played a big role in the TV show’s success. GUESTS: Meredith Bak, Associate Professor of Childhood Studies, Rutgers University – Camden  Support the show: http://wnpr.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.