Sep 13, 2025

Netflix

Netflix isn't perfect, but they recently did two things that I'm very happy about.  Thank you notes are such fun!


CONTACT NETFLIX

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Los Gatos, CA. 95032


I'll let quotes from the research explain - 

Netflix's Reed Hastings donated $2M to Newsom redistricting campaign

SNOPES SAYS IT'S TRUE!

“In late August 2025, social media posts claimed Reed Hastings, the co-founder and chairman of Netflix, had donated $2 million to support California Gov. Gavin Newsom's redistricting campaign aimed at boosting Democrats' prospects in the 2026 midterm elections.  The move came after Texas lawmakers approved their own redistricting plan that created five new districts favoring Republicans. California's redistricting effort was aimed at offsetting the Texas map with five new Democratic-leaning seats.”

“It is worth noting that this was a donation made by Hastings personally, not by Netflix as a company, as some people on social media suggested.”


How to get to Sesame Street? Kids can now head to Netflix as well as PBS

“Netflix called Sesame Street a "beloved cornerstone of children's media" and said the show's 56th season would have "fresh format changes and the return of fan-favorite segments like Elmo's World and Cookie Monster's Foodie Truck." The streamer will also run 90 hours of previous episodes from the iconic series' library.  Now PBS stations and PBS KIDS will air new episodes on the "same day-and-date" that they're streamed on Netflix, "bringing critical early learning to children throughout the country for free," according to the statement.


Iconic Series Gets Netflix Release Date After Tragically Losing Original Streaming Home

“As per Netflix, Sesame Street debuts season 56 on November 10. This will be a re-imagined take on the series with each episode focused on one story that will run for 11 minutes. 90 hours of previous episodes will also be available to view on release day. “



PBS, NPR stations struggle with Trump-fueled government funding cuts

When Congress decided this summer to eliminate $1.1 billion allocated to public broadcasting, it left some 330 PBS and 246 NPR stations, each with unique issues related to their communities and history, to figure out what that means.