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Luka! Plus: The Bucks and Big Tech Craziness With Ben Thompson. Plus: Three Decades of Counting Crows With Adam Duritz.

The Bill Simmons Podcast

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Misguided Mergers and Market Dynamics

This chapter critiques the ill-fated merger between AT&T and Time Warner, exploring how strategic misalignments can lead to disaster. It highlights the entertainment industry's shifting landscape, examining the challenges faced by traditional cable companies against emerging streaming services like Netflix and Disney. The discussion also touches on potential future consolidations in the sector, the implications of tech giants' strategies, and ongoing legal tensions in the app ecosystem.

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