Morning Brew Daily Netflix Saves ‘Sesame Street’ & College Towns Are Fading Away
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May 20, 2025 The discussion kicks off with Trump's tax bill, stirring debates about its potential effects on the deficit. Exciting news follows as Netflix secures the streaming rights to 'Sesame Street,' reshaping children's media. Meanwhile, small college towns are facing ghost town status due to dwindling enrollments, contrasting with thriving larger institutions. The podcast also explores the growth of cremation as an economical choice, affecting traditional funeral homes. Plus, corporate shifts like 23andMe's data sale add to the narrative of changing landscapes.
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Workplace Interruption Overload
- The average 9 to 5 employee is interrupted every two minutes at work, leading to 275 daily interruptions including off-hours pings.
- This constant fragmentation deeply impacts focus and productivity in the modern workplace.
Tax Bill Adds Trillions to Deficit
- Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' mainly extends 2017 tax cuts but adds $3.2 trillion to the deficit over a decade.
- It cuts clean energy credits and social programs, sparking internal GOP conflicts over spending and taxes.
Netflix Rescues Sesame Street
- Netflix saved Sesame Street by acquiring streaming rights after Max dropped the show, returning new episodes to PBS simultaneously.
- This expands reach but likely at lower revenue, helping Sesame Street compete in the streaming kids' content race.