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Matt is joined by Bloomberg’s Lucas Shaw to debate whether Netflix or YouTube is winning the battle to dominate Hollywood. They move through the pros and cons of each platform, the new rules of engagement, whether podcasts are working on Netflix, whether YouTube should go after premium content, and more (02:26). Matt finishes the show with a prediction about the future of WarnerMount after a judge ruled for a temporary restraining order on the deal (27:50).




Host: Matt Belloni


Guest: Lucas Shaw




Producers: Craig Horlbeck, Jessie Lopez, and Stefano Sanchez


Theme Song: Devon Renaldo




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