The Town with Matthew Belloni

Is Netflix Hurting YouTube by Poaching Talent?

Published: July 21, 2026

Duration: 35:33

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 St...