In a historic creator economy move, a digital-first company has acquired a legacy cable network. We sit down with Rachel Stockman, President of Law & Crime, to break down their massive acquisition of Court TV and what it means for the future of media. What we cover in this episode: -- Why Law & Crime bought their biggest rival (and how they buried the hatchet). -- The strategy behind unlocking 3,000+ trials from the archives. -- Adam Mosseri’s testimony on social media addiction and his “TV show” comparison. -- New data: Why 120-minute videos are out-earning shorter content. -- MrBeast’s move into financial services. 00:00 Intro & The “Fake” Sky 01:04 Why 120-Minute Videos Earn More 02:06 Law & Crime Buys Court TV 03:24 Digital Media Flips the Script 04:52 Keeping the Brands Separate 05:52 The YouTube-First Strategy 07:07 From Rivals to Partners 09:21 Unlocking the Trial Archives 11:42 Social Media Addiction Lawsuits 12:48 Mosseri: “It’s Like a TV Show” 15:37 Meta’s New Navy SEAL Motto 16:24 The Global Push for Bans 17:11 Safety Ratings for Social Apps 18:59 MrBeast’s Financial Move 19:32 Outro Creator Upload is your creator economy podcast, hosted by Lauren Schnipper and Joshua Cohen. Follow Lauren: https://www.linkedin.com/in/schnipper/ Follow Josh: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshuajcohen/ Original music by London Bridge: https://www.instagram.com/londonbridgemusic/ Edited and produced by Adam Conner: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamonbrand