Strictly Business

How Netflix’s Messy Executive Transition Will Rock Hollywood

Strictly Business

Show Notes

On today’s episode, Variety’s Matt Donnelly and Michael Schneider break down the surprising upheaval at the top of Netflix’s content operations. Peter Rice is in, Bela Bajaria is out and all of Hollywood is speculating about what comes next for the streaming giant. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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