Cord Cutting Today: ESPN’s Subscriber Collapse Triggers Layoffs, Sony Cuts Jobs & Tubi Launches a ChatGPT App

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Today in Cord Cutting Today for April 8, 2026, we take a look at some of the biggest stories in the world of cord cutting including big changes at ESPN, Stephan Colbert’s replacement, and more.

You can find links to each story we talk about below this video.

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  1. ESPN Has Lost 40% of Its Subscribers Over The Last 10 Years & Is Now Laying Off Staff https://cordcuttersnews.com/espn-has-lost-40-of-its-subscribers-over-the-last-10-years-is-now-laying-off-staff/
  2. Sony Will Lay Off Hundreds Of TV & Movie Studio Employees https://cordcuttersnews.com/sony-will…
  3. Lawmakers Urge FCC to Crack Down on Rising Sports Streaming Costs, Citing “Corporate Greed” https://cordcuttersnews.com/sony-will-lay-off-hundreds-of-tv-movie-studio-employees/
  4. Roku Launches It’s Ad-Free Streaming Service Howdy in Mexico https://cordcuttersnews.com/roku-launches-its-ad-free-streaming-service-howdy-in-mexico/
  5. The Late Show With Stephen Colbert Will End Next Month & CBS Just Announced His Replacement https://cordcuttersnews.com/the-late-show-with-stephen-colbert-will-end-next-month-cbs-just-announced-his-replacement/
  6. Tubi Launches a ChatGPT App to Give Show & Movie Recommendations https://cordcuttersnews.com/tubi-launches-a-chatgpt-app-to-give-show-movie-recommendations/
  7. Pluto TV Now Has Five 24/7 Channels Dedicated to Star Trek For a Limited Time https://cordcuttersnews.com/pluto-tv-now-has-five-24-7-channels-dedicated-to-star-trek-for-a-limited-time/
  8. 58 Years Ago: Planet of the Apes Opens Nationally, Launching a Sci-Fi Classic https://cordcuttersnews.com/58-years-ago-planet-of-the-apes-opens-nationally-launching-a-sci-fi-classic/
  9. Netflix Launches Kid-Friendly Game App, Netflix Playground https://cordcuttersnews.com/netflix-l…
  10. Netflix, unlawful price increases. Consumers: ‘Refunds up to 500 euros’. The company: we will appeal https://cordcuttersnews.com/netflix-launches-kid-friendly-game-app-netflix-playground/

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