This chapter discusses the shift in Hollywood, particularly in relation to sports broadcasting and the impact it has on the cable bundle. They explore how streaming services like Amazon and Warner Discovery's Max are starting to offer sports content, potentially harming traditional cable subscriptions. The chapter also features an interview with Dream Hampton, executive producer of the Netflix documentary series 'Ladies First', where they discuss her involvement in the project and the challenges faced by black women in hip hop.
First, Rupert Murdoch has announced that he is stepping down as the head of both Fox Corp. and News Corp. What will this mean for the Murdoch family line of succession? Plus, Warner Brothers Discovery announces a new paid tier to offer live sports coverage on Max. Then, Ladies First executive producer Dream Hampton talks to NPR’s Eric Deggans about why she doesn’t hesitate to call out misogynists by name in her new documentary series spotlighting women in hip-hop. Plus, she gets real about initially not wanting to do the project at all.