HBO Just Buying Netflix

Since its launch nearly 50 years ago, HBO has revolutionized and disrupted the television ecosystem, but for the past 15 years it has been challenged by a new disruptor, Netflix. Matt is joined by Felix Gillette from Bloomberg News and John Koblin from The New York Times to discuss their new book, ‘It's Not TV: The Spectacular Rise, Revolution and Future of HBO,’ and the ongoing battle between Netflix and HBO for the future of television.

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Host: Matt Belloni

Guest: Felix Gillette and John Koblin

Producer: Craig Horlbeck

Theme Song: Devon Renaldo

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