Mar 12, 2021

Is the Netflix password sharing free-for-all in danger?

Some Netflix users are getting this message: "If you don't live with the owner of this account, you need your own account to keep watching." Jonathan Nackstrand/AFP via Getty Images

The streaming platform is starting to warn people about sharing their passwords with others. It's not a security thing but a revenue thing. Plus, venue owners that put on concerts and other events are hopeful for recovery with federal aid on the way. And, what a Grammy nomination (or lack thereof) does for a musician's career.

Segments From this episode

COVID-19

Shuttered venue owners say federal aid could be a curtain raiser

by Samantha Fields

Mar 12, 2021

The new pandemic relief package includes another $1.25 billion for concert venues, theaters and other spaces that do live events.

None of the recent federal aid has been distributed yet. But the fact that it’s been approved has the industry hopeful. Pictured: The iconic Metro concert venue sits empty in Chicago, Illinois, on Dec. 29, 2020.

Kamil Krzaczynski/AFP via Getty Images

LISTEN

EMBED

Netflix tests feature to crack down on password sharing

by Marielle Segarra

Mar 12, 2021

Netflix CEO Reed Hastings has said password sharing is something the company has learned to live with.

Some Netflix users are getting this message: "If you don't live with the owner of this account, you need your own account to keep watching."

Jonathan Nackstrand/AFP via Getty Images

LISTEN

EMBED

Why being nominated for a Grammy (or not) can be more important than winning one

by Jasmine Garsd

Mar 12, 2021

Artists who have been snubbed are speaking out.

Bad Bunny is nominated in two Grammy categories this year. He's already won multiple Latin Grammys.

Bridget Bennett/AFP via Getty Images

LISTEN

EMBED

Music from the episode

Day 4 Ta-ku

The team

David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Jay Siebold Technical Director

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

Latest Episodes From Our Shows

8:26 AM PST