Topic: Password Sharing

2 chapters across the catalog

Lawful but Awful
Episode 1444 15:10 - 19:52

1444: Lawful but Awful

Netflix Subscriber Loss, Ad-Supported Tier Strategy

Netflix stock plummeted 25% following the announcement of its first subscriber loss in over a decade. The company attributed the decline to password sharing, competition, and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, while the hosts argue the platform's "woke" programming is a primary factor. Netflix plans to pivot toward a free, ad-supported tier to recover revenue.

Witch Hunt
Episode 844 2:06:28 - 2:10:17

844: Witch Hunt

Native Advertising, Clue Board Game, Netflix Password Sharing

The hosts identify what they believe to be "native ads" disguised as news on CBS. These include a segment about Hasbro replacing "Mrs. White" with "Dr. Orchid" in the game Clue, and a report on a federal judge's opinion regarding password sharing for services like Netflix. They argue these segments are paid promotions rather than legitimate news.