Netflix, The Streaming Wars, And The Future Of American Entertainment
Podcast |
1A
Publisher |
NPR
WAMU
Media Type |
audio
Categories Via RSS |
News & Politics
Publication Date |
Jun 08, 2022
Episode Duration |
00:31:19
The average U.S. household pays for four streaming services. Those small paycheck chunks that can add up to big revenues.Home of hit shows like "Stranger Things" and "The Circle," Netflix has made a lot of news recently. But not always for the best of reasons.The company has come under fire for transphobic comedy specials. It also saw a drop in subscribers, losing as many as 200,000.In an attempt to steady the ship, the company laid off some 150 employees, announced plans to crack down on password sharing, and is pursuing the idea of offering a lower-tier subscription with ads. We discuss the streaming wars and where Netflix stands in the rankings.Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Find us on Twitter @1A.

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