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Episode 970Jul 21, 2023

When will the streamers’ content river run dry?

Plus, the transformative potential of AI.

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When will the streamers’ content river run dry?
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With the ongoing strikes in Hollywood, the upcoming fall TV season will likely survive on rations of reruns and unscripted content. Once viewers also run out of bingeable streaming series, the streamers might find themselves in a similar position. We’ll hear what Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos had to say about it and get into why the streamers may be better prepared — for now. Plus, we’ll unpack the Biden administration’s war on hidden fees. And, the Women’s World Cup is finally here!

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When will the streamers’ content river run dry?