Marketplace What's with the streaming price hikes?
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Sep 24, 2025 Warren Littlefield, a veteran TV executive known for producing hits like Fargo and The Handmaid's Tale, joins the discussion on escalating streaming prices. He explores the shift from prioritizing subscriber volume to a profit-centric model, impacting platforms like Disney+. Littlefield also delves into the tough economics of TV production today, discussing budget pressures and location costs. He reflects on the challenges networks face with rising tensions in late-night TV from politics and competition in an increasingly consolidated streaming market.
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