
Slate News Slate Money: The Cable Sports Apocalypse
Oct 21, 2023
Sara Fischer, senior media reporter at Axios, joins the hosts to discuss recent media deals with sports leagues, the impact of cord-cutting, and the challenges faced by leagues in distributing content to streaming services. They also explore the profitability challenges of ESPN, the changing dynamics of sports consumption, and the need for media company mergers to compete with streaming giants. Plus, they dive into a venture capitalist's manifesto and discuss the three Chimnoy self transcendence 3100 mile race.
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Introduction
00:00 • 5min
The Challenges of ESPN's Profitability in a Streaming-First World
04:42 • 9min
The Impact of Cable Sports Apocalypse on Team Owners and Franchises
13:13 • 5min
The Changing Dynamics of Sports Consumption
18:22 • 13min
Merging Media Companies: Challenges and Potential Partners
31:15 • 7min
The Manifesto of a Venture Capitalist
37:59 • 20min
The Three Chimnoy Self Transcendence 3100 Mile Race
58:01 • 3min
