Topic: Echostar

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One Big Ponzi Scheme
Episode 61 19:27 - 22:26

61: One Big Ponzi Scheme

Slingbox, EchoStar, Local News Access Issues

EchoStar's acquisition of Slingbox is analyzed as a potential solution for satellite subscribers who cannot access out-of-market local news due to copyright and syndication laws. The technology allows users to stream their home television signals to remote locations. One host describes using a Slingbox to watch local Detroit news from a different region.