August 09, 2024

75: Playing the Long Game

1 hour 8 minutes

Meg James of the Los Angeles Times joins Jason to discuss Paramount and WBD results, the WBD/NBA conundrum, Peacock and the Olympics, Venu's price, the NFL dodging the antitrust bullet, a Disney price hike, and the high cost of prestige TV.

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Guest Starring:

Meg James

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