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    #79: Decade of Confusion

    October 3rd, 2024 · 66 minutes

    Brian Williams will bring live news to Prime Video, but what's the future of streaming news? Also: More cable bundles include streaming services; Amazon programs a night of game shows; Netflix's coming compensation crunch; and a Diamond/MLB update.

    Guest Starring: Josef Adalian

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    Links and Show Notes

    "Max Headroom" War (TV Episode 1987) - IMDb
    Does Brian Williams’ Return Offer a Future for Cable News? - Puck
    Brian Williams is set to anchor election night coverage on Prime Video. Is Amazon getting into live news? | CNN Business
    ‘Free HBO’ Isn’t the Full Picture of WBD’s Charter Bundle
    NBCU-Charter Renewal Deal: Peacock Bundled With Spectrum Select TV
    Are You Smarter Than an Amazon Streaming Executive?
    What We Watched the First Half of 2024 - About Netflix
    The Limits of Netflix’s Semiannual Viewing Ratings
    Broadcaster Diamond Sports Group drops two MLB teams, implies nine others are in danger - The Athletic