Entertainment
Sesame Street’s new distribution deals with Netflix and PBS marks more than a shift in where Elmo and Big Bird call home—it reflects a broader, ongoing power shift from traditional media to streaming giants in the realm of children’s entertainment. As legacy broadcasters shrink their investments, and streaming platforms expand their offerings, the fate of educational media—and the institutions that produce it—is increasingly shaped by Silicon Valley rather than public or cable networks. Sesame Street’s deal with Netflix, announced in May 2025, signals a new chapter for the 56-year-old show that has historically relied on public and cable television. For
June 10, 2025