# The End of Fox News, MSNBC, & CNN? - Cable News is In Trouble - Cord Cutting Q&A  ## The Future of Cable News - The future of cable news is uncertain, with several smaller [[News broadcasting | news networks]] shutting down, such as [[NewsNet | Newsnet]], and [[Scripps News]] reportedly planning to shut down soon and lay off employees [(00:00:39)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSeTf9cDm14&t=39s). - [[CNN]] is also reportedly planning mass layoffs, according to [[Puck (media company) | Puck News]], and other news organizations may follow suit as the political season has ended and companies are tightening their belts [(00:00:53)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSeTf9cDm14&t=53s). - Viewership continues to struggle in the world of cord cutting, with people increasingly turning to [[YouTube]], social media, news websites, and other online platforms for news [(00:01:20)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSeTf9cDm14&t=80s). - As a result, there is a shift towards video content created specifically for online platforms, and diversification, such as Fox's [[Fox Nation]], which offers documentaries and other content in addition to news [(00:01:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSeTf9cDm14&t=96s). - The market for traditional cable news is expected to continue shrinking, but it will still draw a significant audience, albeit a smaller one [(00:01:49)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSeTf9cDm14&t=109s). - More content may become available on platforms like YouTube or to cord cutters without a paywall or subscription to a TV service in the future [(00:02:06)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSeTf9cDm14&t=126s). - The executives of cable TV [[News broadcasting | news networks]] face tough decisions, and it may be challenging to be a cable TV news network in the current climate [(00:02:21)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSeTf9cDm14&t=141s). - The final couple of years of cable TV's existence may be approaching, with small cable networks potentially shutting down their TV services, but larger networks may take at least five years to follow suit [(00:02:25)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSeTf9cDm14&t=145s). - When larger networks do shut down their traditional TV services, they may switch to streaming versions with similar fees and pricing, as seen with [[Spectrum (brand) | Spectrum]] and Direct TV [(00:02:41)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSeTf9cDm14&t=161s). - The shift to streaming is partly driven by the desire to free up bandwidth, stop maintaining legacy equipment, and focus on internet-based services [(00:03:12)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSeTf9cDm14&t=192s). - However, there are still many people, particularly older generations, who prefer traditional TV and may stick with what they know, ensuring that cable networks will continue to exist in some form [(00:03:37)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSeTf9cDm14&t=217s). - Cable TV companies will continue to offer their content for at least 5 to 10 years, with traditional TV as we know it expected to persist during this time [(00:03:56)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSeTf9cDm14&t=236s). ## Mesh Wi-Fi Systems - There are many impressive mesh [[Wi-Fi]] systems available, including Google's [[Google Nest | Nest]] Wi-Fi Pro, Amazon's eero, and [[TP-Link | TPLink]], with Wi-Fi 6 and [[Wi-Fi 7]] options [(00:04:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSeTf9cDm14&t=251s). - Wi-Fi 7 is currently expensive, but its price is expected to decrease in the future, making it a more viable option [(00:04:34)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSeTf9cDm14&t=274s). - Mesh networks are recommended over single nodes, especially for larger homes with many devices, as they can handle more connected devices [(00:04:57)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSeTf9cDm14&t=297s). - When buying a Wi-Fi router, it is recommended to get at least Wi-Fi 6E or higher, as these devices can handle a large number of connected devices [(00:05:06)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSeTf9cDm14&t=306s). ## Streaming Service Partnerships and Consolidation - Max's parent company, [[Warner Bros. Discovery]], is looking for strategic partnerships for its streaming service, which may include bundle deals or a joint streaming service with other companies [(00:05:57)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSeTf9cDm14&t=357s). - Potential partners for [[Max (streaming service) | Max]] include [[Paramount+]], [[Peacock (streaming service) | Peacock]], and [[The Walt Disney Company | Disney]]+, with reports of talks between Max and Paramount+ having cooled off, but still a possibility [(00:06:36)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSeTf9cDm14&t=396s). - Consolidation in the streaming market is expected, with many services available, but not all of them sustainable, leading to potential mergers and acquisitions [(00:07:04)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSeTf9cDm14&t=424s). - The trend of consolidation is similar to the model of [[Hulu]], which was a joint venture of [[NBC]], [[American Broadcasting Company | ABC]], Fox, and [[CBS]], but has since broken apart [(00:07:12)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSeTf9cDm14&t=432s). - Disney is consolidating its content into [[Disney+]], with [[ESPN]] content, Hulu on-demand content, and live TV still available in separate apps [(00:07:26)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSeTf9cDm14&t=446s). - Consolidation in the streaming industry is expected, with companies like Disney potentially merging their competing services under one roof, and players like Peacock and Paramount+ teaming up with other companies to shape the future of television [(00:07:37)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSeTf9cDm14&t=457s). ## The Decline of Physical Media - Physical media, such as DVDs and Blu-rays, is being replaced by digital streaming due to the variety and selection of content available on platforms like [[Netflix]], which offers a massive library of content for a lower cost than buying individual physical copies [(00:08:00)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSeTf9cDm14&t=480s). - The advantages of physical media, such as owning a copy of a movie or TV show, are being outweighed by the convenience and cost-effectiveness of streaming services, which offer a wide range of content for a flat monthly fee [(00:08:16)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSeTf9cDm14&t=496s). ## The Future of Free Streaming Services - Some streaming services, such as [[Amazon (company) | Amazon]] Free, are shutting down and moving their content to other platforms, and it is expected that more services will follow suit in the coming years [(00:09:31)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSeTf9cDm14&t=571s). - Rumors suggest that even larger services like [[Pluto TV]] may be at risk of being spun off or shut down, and smaller services are likely to struggle to compete in a crowded market [(00:09:50)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSeTf9cDm14&t=590s). - The free streaming market has become increasingly crowded in recent years, with new services launching from companies like [[DirecTV]] and fubo, and it is expected that several dozen services will shut down, merge, or rebrand in 2025 [(00:10:11)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSeTf9cDm14&t=611s). - The math does not work out for many of these services, with not enough people to support the hundreds of streaming services currently available in the [[United States]] [(00:11:01)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSeTf9cDm14&t=661s). ## Closing - The video ends with a closing message, inviting viewers to comment and letting them know the host will be back again soon [(00:11:21)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSeTf9cDm14&t=681s).