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Mar 2024
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The Streaming Wars: Your Questions Answe...

The Wall Street Journal
About this episode

Streaming was supposed to make watching our favorite movie or TV show simpler than cable by giving us more choice over what we watch and when. But streaming has become a lot more complex in recent years, with a multitude of options from numerous different providers, including Netflix, Disney, Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount and Comcast. How has that changed the way you stream? And what are streaming platforms doing in response? WSJ Los Angeles Bureau Chief Sarah Krouse answers your questions about the streaming wars and the battle for your subscriptions. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. 


Further Reading: 

Americans Are Canceling More of Their Streaming Services

ESPN, Fox and Warner Team Up to Create Sports Streaming Platform

Paramount+ Owner Discussed Combining It With Comcast’s Peacock

Netflix’s Subscribers, Revenue Surge as It Cracks Down on Password Sharing

Wait, Netflix Has Games?’ Streaming Giant Plans New Videogames Based on Its Hit Shows

You Hated Your Cable Package. Your Streaming Services Are Bringing It Back.


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