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Tech employees are much more liberal than their employers — at least as far as the candidates they supportTech employees are much more liberal than their employers — at least as far as the candidates they support
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Corporate political action committees aren’t as motivated by partisan politics as individuals tend to be.

By Rani Molla
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How Netflix drives culture, in one chartHow Netflix drives culture, in one chart
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The streaming service expects to add nine million new subscribers before the end of the year.

By Dan Frommer
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The streaming battles are getting even busier with WarnerMedia’s challenge to NetflixThe streaming battles are getting even busier with WarnerMedia’s challenge to Netflix
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“My job isn’t to build another Netflix,” WarnerMedia chief John Stankey said.

By Theodore Schleifer
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Here’s why Netflix has no interest in live TVHere’s why Netflix has no interest in live TV
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Brett Kavanaugh’s Senate hearing was “not very joyful,” says Netflix content boss Ted Sarandos.

By Kurt Wagner
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Netflix and Hulu go in for comedies while Amazon sticks to drama: A look at the original content boomNetflix and Hulu go in for comedies while Amazon sticks to drama: A look at the original content boom
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Sci-fi is very popular among video services, too.

By Rani Molla
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‘The Land of Steady Habits’ director Nicole Holofcener explains what’s different about making a movie for Netflix‘The Land of Steady Habits’ director Nicole Holofcener explains what’s different about making a movie for Netflix
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A normal studio wanted Holofcener to cast “six A-list stars” if they were going to put it out in theaters. Netflix said, “You can cast whoever you want.”

By Eric Johnson
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Top Facebook communications exec Rachel Whetstone is departing for NetflixTop Facebook communications exec Rachel Whetstone is departing for Netflix
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Another top staffer is leaving the social network after a tough year.

By Kara Swisher
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How Netflix outsmarted everyone else in TVHow Netflix outsmarted everyone else in TV
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On Recode Media, Redef CEO Jason Hirschhorn calls it “the greatest land grab in the history of media ever.”

By Eric Johnson
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Partnering with Netflix and Hulu hasn’t stopped pay TV providers from losing customersPartnering with Netflix and Hulu hasn’t stopped pay TV providers from losing customers
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Declines in traditional TV subscriptions are growing faster than expected.

By Rani Molla
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Netflix’s stock crash won’t make the Big Media moguls feel any betterNetflix’s stock crash won’t make the Big Media moguls feel any better
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Netflix lost more than $25 billion in value today. But that doesn’t solve any problems for the traditional media companies.

By Peter Kafka
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Why ‘Star Wars’ is like a social network, and other insights from Eugene Wei on Recode MediaWhy ‘Star Wars’ is like a social network, and other insights from Eugene Wei on Recode Media
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Wei worked at Amazon and Oculus, among others, but now he’s a “thinkfluencer.”

By Recode Staff
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Full transcript: Recode’s Peter Kafka on Too Embarrassed to AskFull transcript: Recode’s Peter Kafka on Too Embarrassed to Ask
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He and Kara discuss the media landscape in the wake of the AT&T/Time Warner decision.

By Recode Staff
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Full transcript: Vox Editor at Large Ezra Klein on Recode MediaFull transcript: Vox Editor at Large Ezra Klein on Recode Media
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He explains Vox’s new Netflix show, “Explained.”

By Recode Staff
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Don’t put podcasts behind a paywall, says 99 Percent Invisible host Roman MarsDon’t put podcasts behind a paywall, says 99 Percent Invisible host Roman Mars
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The Radiotopia founder says the podcast industry isn’t nearly ready to start selling subscriptions.

By Eric Johnson
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Why Vox’s Netflix show ‘Explained’ is different from Vox’s YouTube videos, explained (by Ezra Klein)Why Vox’s Netflix show ‘Explained’ is different from Vox’s YouTube videos, explained (by Ezra Klein)
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The Vox.com editor-at-large says the Netflix series is tackling questions that are too big for YouTube.

By Eric Johnson
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Netflix is now worth more than ComcastNetflix is now worth more than Comcast
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Netflix’s market value increased to about $150 billion today.

By Rani Molla
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Is Netflix stock crazy expensive? Or just sort-of expensive?Is Netflix stock crazy expensive? Or just sort-of expensive?
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Two ways to look at NFLX’s amazing run.

By Rani Molla and Peter Kafka
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Amazon Prime has 100 million-plus Prime memberships — here’s how HBO, Netflix and Tinder compareAmazon Prime has 100 million-plus Prime memberships — here’s how HBO, Netflix and Tinder compare
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Smaller than Netflix, bigger than Spotify.

By Rani Molla
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Netflix added more than seven million subscribers during Q1, and its shares are climbing — againNetflix added more than seven million subscribers during Q1, and its shares are climbing — again
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Reed Hastings and company beat expectations. Wall Street is getting used to this.

By Peter Kafka
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Facebook board member Reed Hastings says companies like Facebook are trying to ‘grow up quickly’Facebook board member Reed Hastings says companies like Facebook are trying to ‘grow up quickly’
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Also, why Hastings considers Netflix to be “the anti-Apple.”

By Theodore Schleifer
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Full transcript: Author and Wall Street Journal reporter Ben Fritz on Recode MediaFull transcript: Author and Wall Street Journal reporter Ben Fritz on Recode Media
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His new book is “The Big Picture: The Fight for the Future of Movies.”

By Recode Staff
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In just five years, Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix and Google have doubled their effect on the S&P 500In just five years, Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix and Google have doubled their effect on the S&P 500
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Their stock rises — and falls — are becoming a bigger deal.

By Rani Molla
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Amazon, Tesla, Netflix, Facebook, Google and Twitter stocks dropped this weekAmazon, Tesla, Netflix, Facebook, Google and Twitter stocks dropped this week
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It’s been a bad week to be a tech company.

By Rani Molla
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Full transcript: Nell Scovell talks David Letterman, Sheryl Sandberg and ‘The Simpsons’ on Recode MediaFull transcript: Nell Scovell talks David Letterman, Sheryl Sandberg and ‘The Simpsons’ on Recode Media
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“No one wants a witch hunt, but we do want a fair and judicious review of witches.”

By Recode Staff
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Americans are still paying for cable because it’s bundled with their internetAmericans are still paying for cable because it’s bundled with their internet
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Behind live TV, it’s the next most common reason not to cut the cord.

By Rani Molla
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‘Get Out’ producer Jason Blum talks about Netflix, low-budget movies and the Oscars‘Get Out’ producer Jason Blum talks about Netflix, low-budget movies and the Oscars
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“My theory — very un-Hollywood — is I’d rather have a small piece of what I anticipate to be a much bigger pie than a big piece of what I anticipate to be a small pie.”

By Recode Staff
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Netflix should tell its users to support net neutrality, Senator Chuck Schumer saysNetflix should tell its users to support net neutrality, Senator Chuck Schumer says
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On the latest Recode Decode, Schumer says he wants Netflix CEO Reed Hastings on his side.

By Eric Johnson
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Hollywood producer Jason Blum thinks movie studios and theaters have already lost the battle to NetflixHollywood producer Jason Blum thinks movie studios and theaters have already lost the battle to Netflix
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The filmmaker says it’s “preposterous” that some studios insist on their movies being seen in theaters.

By Theodore Schleifer
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Watch Kara Swisher interview Maria Shriver and Christina Schwarzenegger about their new Netflix documentaryWatch Kara Swisher interview Maria Shriver and Christina Schwarzenegger about their new Netflix documentary
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The mother and daughter are executive producers of the new Netflix documentary “Take Your Pills.”

By Meghann Farnsworth
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You can watch Netflix on any screen you want, but you’re probably watching it on a TVYou can watch Netflix on any screen you want, but you’re probably watching it on a TV
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Most Netflix subscribers sign up on phones or computers. But 70 percent of viewing happens on TVs.

By Peter Kafka
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Netflix is worth more than GE or Ford, and it’s creeping up on DisneyNetflix is worth more than GE or Ford, and it’s creeping up on Disney
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Here’s how Netflix’s market cap has changed since the beginning of 2017.

By Rani Molla
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Netflix spends more on content than anyone else on the internet — and many TV networks, tooNetflix spends more on content than anyone else on the internet — and many TV networks, too
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Last year it spent almost as much as Disney on non-sports programming.

By Rani Molla
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Behind the math of MoviePass, the $10-a-month movie subscription service that sounds too good to be trueBehind the math of MoviePass, the $10-a-month movie subscription service that sounds too good to be true
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The startup is burning money now, but its CEO says he has a plan.

By Eric Johnson
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Chart of the day: The incredible rise of Netflix, from mailboxes to LettermanChart of the day: The incredible rise of Netflix, from mailboxes to Letterman
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What a decade.

By Rani Molla and Dan Frommer
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Netflix now has nearly 118 million streaming subscribers  globallyNetflix now has nearly 118 million streaming subscribers  globally
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The streaming company added 8.3 million subscribers last quarter.

By Rani Molla
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Netflix added another 8.3 million subscribers in a ‘beautiful’ Q4Netflix added another 8.3 million subscribers in a ‘beautiful’ Q4
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Wall Street likes it, too.

By Peter Kafka
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Comedy is hard, but making money from comedy online is harderComedy is hard, but making money from comedy online is harder
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When you’re competing against every funny video ever made, JibJab CEO Gregg Spiridellis asks, “where’s the money that can afford the investment?”

By Eric Johnson
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Domino’s stock price grew faster than Amazon’s, Apple’s or Google’s under its departing CEODomino’s stock price grew faster than Amazon’s, Apple’s or Google’s under its departing CEO
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CEO Patrick Doyle will leave behind quite the legacy when he departs in June.

By Rani Molla and Jason Del Rey
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Full transcript: Former Netflix Chief Talent Officer Patty McCord on Recode DecodeFull transcript: Former Netflix Chief Talent Officer Patty McCord on Recode Decode
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Her new book is called “Powerful: Building a Culture of Freedom and Responsibility.”

By Recode Staff
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Hulu is growing. By how much? Good question.Hulu is growing. By how much? Good question.
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The video site’s future is up in the air, again. Meanwhile, some numbers, with some caveats.

By Rani Molla and Peter Kafka