Episode
Reed Hastings on Hollywood’s Future, Netflix’s Shakeup and Knowing When to Leave
On with Kara Swisher · Oct 26, 2026 · 56 min
After nearly 30 years building Netflix – from its humble beginnings as a DVD-by-mail outfit to a streaming service powerhouse – co-founder and former chairman Reed Hastings fully walked away from the company when he stepped down from the board of directors this past June. His departure came at a tumultuous time in Hollywood and at Netflix itself. On top of the fallout from its failed bid to buy…