

Disney vs. Charter and a New ESPN Reality, The Future of the Cable Business, Risks for the NBA and Other Sports
Sep 7, 2023
John Kosner, an expert in the past and future of sports, discusses ESPN's transition to streaming, the ongoing dispute between ESPN and Charter Spectrum, and the risks faced by ESPN in negotiations with cable operators. The chapter also explores collaboration possibilities between cable companies and streaming services, the impact of ESPN's declining TV economics on sports leagues, and the potential landscape of sports broadcasting in the internet era.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
ESPN and Charter Spectrum Standoff
04:05 • 20min
Corporate Intrigue and Risk Factors for ESPN
23:48 • 8min
Collaboration and Bundles in the Cable Industry
32:12 • 3min
The Impact of ESPN's Deteriorating TV Economics on Sports Leagues
34:44 • 24min
The Future of Sports Broadcasting
58:39 • 10min
Discussion on Cable Cowboy, Negotiation, Packers, and Fantasy Football
01:08:50 • 3min