Tech Companies Embracing Advertising and the Success of Free Ad-Supported Platforms

Matt is joined by Vox senior correspondent and 'Recode Media' host Peter Kafka to discuss the new era of tech and Hollywood, including the long-term place of Apple and Amazon in the entertainment industry, the rise of advertising in streaming, YouTube's and TikTok’s power, the complicated relationship between big tech and sports, big tech’s foray into the media ecosystem, how it will affect the traditional broadcast industry, Elon Musk's impact on Twitter and social media, and the upcoming Elon Musk movie. Matt finishes the show with a box office prediction for Disney’s ‘Wish’ and Apple’s ‘Napoleon.’

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Host: Matt Belloni

Guest: Peter Kafka

Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez

Theme Song: Devon Renaldo

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