Today in Cord Cutting Today for April 7, 2026 we take a look at some of the biggest stories in the world of cord cutting. Today, Luke is talking about Sinclair’s request to end free access to local channels unless customers upgrade to ATSC 3.0, giving you the latest update on sports teams finding new homes for their TV rights, and more.
Check out links to each story we talk about below the video.
Story Links:
- Sinclair Asks The FCC To End Free OTA TV on ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Unless You Upgrade to ATSC 3.0 & End Ownership Caps
- Fubo Says It Should Be Cash Flow Positive Starting in Fiscal 2027
- 48 Years Ago Today: The Final Episode of The Classic WWII Show Black Sheep Squadron Aired on NBC
- 103 Years Ago Today, Warner Bros. Discovery Was First Founded
- 13 NBA Teams & 7 NHL Teams Will Need a New TV Home Next Season & Many Will Likely Go To Free OTA TV
- Here Are The Top 10 Most Popular Streaming Services For Cord Cutters
- The Writers Guild of America Reaches a Deal Over AI to Avoid a Strike on Major TV Shows & Movie Studios
- Paramount Secures $24 Billion in Funding From Qatar, Saudi Arabia, & Abu Dhabi to Buy Warner Bros Discovery
- Roku Is The Most Popular Streaming Player in The United States, Dominating Fire TVs, Google TV, & Apple TV
- DVDs & Blu-rays Are Dying As Most Cord Cutters Skip Physical Media