Guests Peter Aronson and Richard Rushfield discuss the calamitous results of chasing the Netflix streaming model. They delve into smear tactics in politics, distortion of facts in the entertainment industry, failure of leadership in Hollywood, the impact of businesses like Netflix on the cable industry, and the history of conflict and deception in negotiations.

Shawn Ryan signs big Netflix deal as overall deals trend upwards. Discussing Paramount's struggles, movie theaters, and industry growth. Dive into showrunner financial responsibility and movie habits in Middle America. Explore theater comfort and film lengths, Pixar's success, and a new movie release.