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Apr 2023
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Another Executive Sex Scandal? How NBCU ...

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Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to discuss NBCUniversal CEO Jeff Shell stepping down after an investigation into a complaint that he had an inappropriate relationship with a woman at the company. They discuss why this comes at a crucial time for Comcast and NBCUniversal and whether this impacts the ultimate fate of the company, the possibility for a merger, candidates for the next CEO, and more. Matt finishes the show by giving a prediction about Tucker Carlson’s future after Fox News.

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Host: Matt Belloni

Guest: Lucas Shaw


Producer: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez

Theme Song: Devon Renaldo

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