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How HBO’s creatives survived corporate chaos

Decoder with Nilay Patel

CHAPTER

Unexpected Triumph and Cultural Chaos at HBO

This chapter explores HBO's groundbreaking film 'If These Walls Could Talk,' which tackled abortion and exceeded expectations for female viewership. It also discusses the chaotic AOL merger and its impact on HBO's future programming and internet strategy.

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