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- The media industry is undergoing upheaval, including mergers, layoffs, and government censorship accusations, as discussed by Evan Shapiro, PBS media commentator, on a PBS podcast.
- Shapiro says control has shifted from traditional outlets to consumers, driven by YouTube and billions of smartphones.
- He notes traditional media relying on outdated metrics will struggle as premium streaming services gain 175 million subscribers but lose 158 million.
