Episode 691: The Great Unbundling : Planet Money There's a revolution underway in the world of cable TV--more and more people are getting rid of it. And there are some unforeseen consequences when we cut the cord and go our separate ways.

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Episode 691: The Great Unbundling

March 23, 20166:14 PM ET

Episode 691: The Great Unbundling

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When it comes to cable TV, more and more people are cutting the cord.

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There's a revolution underway in the world of cable TV--more and more people are getting rid of it. And there are some unforeseen consequences when we cut the cord and go our separate ways. Today on the show, we track the fate of channel 9409.

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