1 00:01:59,411 --> 00:02:00,537 Hey. 2 00:02:00,537 --> 00:02:02,706 Kyle, here we go. 3 00:02:09,295 --> 00:02:12,799 My saving grace. Where would we be without Retta? 4 00:02:12,799 --> 00:02:14,301 - Nowhere. - Nowhere. 5 00:02:16,470 --> 00:02:17,513 Thank you, all. 6 00:02:19,264 --> 00:02:20,766 - All right. Here we go. - I mean, 7 00:02:20,766 --> 00:02:21,850 - I know I'm shticky-- - Hey, Cory. 8 00:02:21,850 --> 00:02:24,144 - Hey! - Ladies and gentlemen, here we go. 9 00:02:24,144 --> 00:02:25,312 Here we go. 10 00:02:25,312 --> 00:02:26,522 Let's sing for our supper. 11 00:02:26,522 --> 00:02:27,731 - Yeah. - Run up the bill. 12 00:02:27,731 --> 00:02:29,650 We're hungry. We're gonna kill it. 13 00:02:41,411 --> 00:02:45,457 Hi, everybody. How's it going? 14 00:03:00,681 --> 00:03:03,851 The UBA pooch! 15 00:03:09,064 --> 00:03:10,274 Hello, Bradley. 16 00:03:14,194 --> 00:03:15,612 UBA, am I right? 17 00:03:15,612 --> 00:03:17,906 What a privilege. I salute you. 18 00:03:17,906 --> 00:03:21,034 - Thank you for your service to UBA. - Thank you, sir. 19 00:03:22,119 --> 00:03:25,372 This is the show. I love it. Great energy. 20 00:03:35,716 --> 00:03:37,092 Thank you. 21 00:03:42,764 --> 00:03:44,683 You're gonna have your work cut out for you. 22 00:03:45,475 --> 00:03:46,310 Let it rip. 23 00:03:48,478 --> 00:03:52,816 Here at UBA, we've been hearing the word "canceled" a lot. 24 00:03:52,816 --> 00:03:55,444 And I'm not gonna lie to you. I'm starting to freak out a little bit. 25 00:03:55,444 --> 00:03:58,447 I'm just saying. When I hear people talking about The Donner Party, 26 00:03:58,447 --> 00:04:02,659 I can't be sure if they're talking about our number one hit drama series 27 00:04:02,659 --> 00:04:04,703 or lunch at the commissary. 28 00:04:04,703 --> 00:04:07,080 - Knock knock. - Baby's first upfronts. 29 00:04:07,581 --> 00:04:10,792 God, I miss COVID. Can't we just do all of this on Zoom? 30 00:04:11,293 --> 00:04:13,504 Come on, it's tradition. It's fun. 31 00:04:13,504 --> 00:04:17,089 It's a thousand ad execs from Chicago binge eating takeout from Flavortown. 32 00:04:17,089 --> 00:04:19,885 Stella, don't be a snob. 33 00:04:20,969 --> 00:04:22,596 Fine. You ready? 34 00:04:22,596 --> 00:04:23,597 Yep. 35 00:04:23,597 --> 00:04:24,681 - Okay, good to go. - Great. 36 00:04:24,681 --> 00:04:27,309 My best self. Thank you. 37 00:04:27,309 --> 00:04:30,687 Look, this is all, like, a necessary evil, right? 38 00:04:30,687 --> 00:04:35,609 It's the beautiful thing about bullshit. It can't be outsourced. 39 00:04:35,609 --> 00:04:38,320 ...institutional racism, and I'm like, 40 00:04:38,320 --> 00:04:40,697 "Yeah, the writing was on the wall 41 00:04:40,697 --> 00:04:42,407 when they canceled Basketball Wives." 42 00:04:42,407 --> 00:04:46,620 'Cause that shit was good. And then the suits, they always say, 43 00:04:47,120 --> 00:04:49,665 "Black people don't sell well overseas." 44 00:04:49,665 --> 00:04:53,669 And I'm like, "Really? 'Cause it seems to me we sold well for centuries." 45 00:04:54,461 --> 00:04:57,339 Yeah, I said it. But y'all did it. 46 00:04:58,674 --> 00:05:00,008 Wow, she's amazing. 47 00:05:00,008 --> 00:05:01,385 - Who's worse? - Yeah. 48 00:05:01,385 --> 00:05:02,761 Do you have eyes on the Ellipse boys? 49 00:05:02,761 --> 00:05:05,722 Yeah, they're out there. Looking bored out of their minds. 50 00:05:05,722 --> 00:05:08,892 - Are you ready to lock this shit down? - ...a lot of sketchy shit... 51 00:05:08,892 --> 00:05:11,436 If I get them to commit to $300 million in ad sales, 52 00:05:11,436 --> 00:05:13,397 - I want a raise and a Birkin bag. - ...because one old white lady... 53 00:05:13,397 --> 00:05:15,190 - Oh, well, I'll do you one better. - ...wrote Aunt Jemima. 54 00:05:15,190 --> 00:05:18,861 If you get 'em to commit to $300 million, we all get to keep our jobs. 55 00:05:19,903 --> 00:05:20,988 Does no one remember... 56 00:05:20,988 --> 00:05:24,074 We don't get our loan unless the ad boys pony up. 57 00:05:24,074 --> 00:05:26,410 Now if you don't think you can pull it off, I can send Leonard. 58 00:05:26,410 --> 00:05:29,454 - Trust me, I've got this. - ...and his sext messages... 59 00:05:29,454 --> 00:05:32,291 All right, well, singing a song of gladness and cheer. 60 00:05:32,958 --> 00:05:34,668 Hi. Two minutes till you're on. 61 00:05:34,668 --> 00:05:35,836 Knock 'em dead. 62 00:05:36,920 --> 00:05:37,921 Thank you. 63 00:05:42,009 --> 00:05:43,010 Thanks, Retta. 64 00:05:43,844 --> 00:05:46,221 Secretly, I've been dreading this. Nah. 65 00:05:46,221 --> 00:05:50,642 Thanks, Retta. Secretly-- "Hey, I've been s--" I've been secretly-- 66 00:05:50,642 --> 00:05:53,562 Thanks, Retta. I've been secretly dreading this. 67 00:05:54,563 --> 00:05:58,233 Thanks, Retta. I've been secretly dreading this. 68 00:06:02,446 --> 00:06:06,575 Thanks, Retta. I've been secretly dreading this. 69 00:06:11,079 --> 00:06:13,707 And now, the man behind the curtain. 70 00:06:13,707 --> 00:06:18,212 Some call him captain of the Titanic, others Napoleon at Waterloo. 71 00:06:18,212 --> 00:06:21,381 I call him the man who definitely did not cut the brake lines 72 00:06:21,381 --> 00:06:22,841 in Mitch Kessler's car. 73 00:06:23,926 --> 00:06:28,722 Please give it up for UBA's CEO, Cory Ellison. 74 00:06:36,647 --> 00:06:38,649 Oh, shit. Hey, Napoleon. 75 00:06:38,649 --> 00:06:39,566 Hi. 76 00:06:39,566 --> 00:06:42,778 I didn't see my docuseries on your fancy sizzle reel this morning. 77 00:06:42,778 --> 00:06:44,905 - Oh, my. - Are you not picking up the show? 78 00:06:45,531 --> 00:06:47,616 Are you asking me as talent who needs placating 79 00:06:47,616 --> 00:06:50,494 - or as a partner with a vested interest? - Don't fuck with me. Speak English. 80 00:06:50,494 --> 00:06:51,912 Just tell me what's happening. 81 00:06:54,206 --> 00:06:57,251 We are flirting with financial disaster. 82 00:06:58,836 --> 00:07:01,088 Okay, so does that-- You are not picking up the show? 83 00:07:01,672 --> 00:07:04,049 The God's honest truth, I haven't made a decision about that. 84 00:07:04,049 --> 00:07:05,634 I have to see how things go this week. 85 00:07:05,634 --> 00:07:08,178 What is going on? Are we in that much trouble? 86 00:07:08,178 --> 00:07:12,182 It is dire, Alex. No bueno. 87 00:07:13,559 --> 00:07:16,353 Okay, I'm s-- I'm very confused. I am very confused. 88 00:07:16,353 --> 00:07:19,189 I thought you were all in with Paul Marks. 89 00:07:19,189 --> 00:07:20,732 Oh, no. That deal is toast. 90 00:07:20,732 --> 00:07:22,442 - It's toast? What? - Yeah. 91 00:07:22,442 --> 00:07:23,944 I guess he didn't like being cucked by you. 92 00:07:25,237 --> 00:07:27,656 Okay, first of all, I didn't cuck anybody. 93 00:07:27,656 --> 00:07:29,324 Oh, yeah, that was a cucking. 94 00:07:29,324 --> 00:07:31,410 And believe me when I tell you, the male ego is fragile. 95 00:07:31,410 --> 00:07:33,662 Some guys aren't into that kind of thing. 96 00:07:33,662 --> 00:07:36,790 Especially if you've spent the last 20 years reinventing jet propulsion. 97 00:07:36,790 --> 00:07:39,042 But if you wanna help keep the lights on, 98 00:07:39,042 --> 00:07:44,381 we could use your considerable superpowers to woo some ad execs tonight. 99 00:07:49,887 --> 00:07:52,931 I wooed all morning, but okay. 100 00:07:53,891 --> 00:07:57,686 I will woo. I'll keep wooing till the cows come home. 101 00:07:59,897 --> 00:08:00,898 - Thank you. - Sure. 102 00:08:09,198 --> 00:08:10,532 Hey, will you do me a favor? 103 00:08:10,532 --> 00:08:13,911 Sure. Here are your pants for tonight for Cory's Hamptons thing. 104 00:08:13,911 --> 00:08:17,497 Oh, right. Will you find out if Paul Marks is in town? 105 00:08:17,497 --> 00:08:19,583 I was sure I was gonna see him this morning. 106 00:08:19,583 --> 00:08:21,919 Yeah, I heard he was going to the YDA party. 107 00:08:21,919 --> 00:08:23,212 He's staying at the Mercer. 108 00:08:23,712 --> 00:08:25,047 - Really? - Yeah. 109 00:08:25,047 --> 00:08:26,548 - Thank you. - Yeah. 110 00:08:44,483 --> 00:08:49,196 Unfortunately, NBN's very own Laura Peterson was implicated 111 00:08:49,196 --> 00:08:53,492 in UBA's hack. Unsurprisingly, no dick pics. 112 00:08:54,785 --> 00:08:59,748 But we did find unreleased photos of Laura and Bradley gone wild. 113 00:09:00,541 --> 00:09:02,209 Sorry, I meant in the wild. 114 00:09:02,793 --> 00:09:06,547 I mean, by the looks of it, we're in for a Sound of Music lesbian reboot. 115 00:09:08,298 --> 00:09:10,300 My hills are alive just thinking about it. 116 00:09:26,358 --> 00:09:27,943 Hey. How are you? 117 00:09:27,943 --> 00:09:30,112 Hey, I'm good. 118 00:09:30,821 --> 00:09:32,573 Who would've ever thought we were aspirational? 119 00:09:33,824 --> 00:09:36,660 I know. We should design a line of bonnets. 120 00:09:37,286 --> 00:09:39,329 I'd be willing to open an Etsy store with you 121 00:09:39,329 --> 00:09:41,039 if you come to Cory's party later. 122 00:09:41,540 --> 00:09:45,169 I thought maybe we could catch up. 123 00:09:45,169 --> 00:09:47,337 I-- okay. 124 00:09:48,255 --> 00:09:51,800 Yeah, I mean, if I can sneak away later from our skate party. 125 00:09:51,800 --> 00:09:53,844 Things are a little crazy around here right now. 126 00:09:53,844 --> 00:09:58,307 Oh, really? I always thought NBN had their shit together, unlike this asylum. 127 00:10:00,017 --> 00:10:02,102 No, we just put up a really good front. 128 00:10:02,936 --> 00:10:05,022 I'm sorry. I have to run. I'm late for a Q and A 129 00:10:05,022 --> 00:10:08,275 on legacy media in the digital age. Good times. 130 00:10:08,275 --> 00:10:10,819 Oh, yeah, okay. Well, I'll see you later. 131 00:10:13,280 --> 00:10:14,281 Maybe. 132 00:10:15,324 --> 00:10:17,284 Hey, Bradley. Mia was hoping you had a minute. 133 00:10:17,284 --> 00:10:18,368 Oh, yeah. Sure. 134 00:10:24,333 --> 00:10:27,794 Yeah. I understand. Thank you. 135 00:10:28,295 --> 00:10:31,215 Hey, I wanna interview the train conductor from the subway shooting. 136 00:10:31,215 --> 00:10:32,508 - You good with that? - Yeah, sure. 137 00:10:32,508 --> 00:10:34,635 I have a slot for it on Thursday after Awkwafina. 138 00:10:34,635 --> 00:10:36,053 Have Layla chase it while we're at Cory's. 139 00:10:36,053 --> 00:10:38,055 Do I really have to go to this party? 140 00:10:39,389 --> 00:10:41,642 It's gonna be fun. I mean, we'll get tipsy. 141 00:10:41,642 --> 00:10:44,478 - We'll talk shit about everybody. - We can just do that here. 142 00:10:45,062 --> 00:10:47,397 - I... - Okay. 143 00:10:48,357 --> 00:10:50,192 Hey, are you going to the Hamptons? 144 00:10:50,192 --> 00:10:52,903 Pack snacks. It's a long-ass drive. What's up? 145 00:10:53,487 --> 00:10:56,031 There's been a bombing in Mariupol. It's gonna be a big story. 146 00:10:56,698 --> 00:10:58,742 The international news desk won't send a correspondent. 147 00:10:58,742 --> 00:11:01,203 Everybody is scared because of what happened to that French news crew. 148 00:11:01,203 --> 00:11:03,288 But if we can be the first to break this, Bradley-- 149 00:11:03,288 --> 00:11:04,540 - What do you need? - I need a fixer. 150 00:11:04,540 --> 00:11:06,250 Someone who can at least get my photographer in. 151 00:11:06,250 --> 00:11:09,127 And since you were there in February, I thought maybe you might have someone. 152 00:11:09,127 --> 00:11:12,172 Oh, yeah, yeah, yeah. I have this guy, Pavlo. He's-- 153 00:11:12,172 --> 00:11:14,800 His English isn't great, but he's pretty reliable. 154 00:11:15,801 --> 00:11:18,262 Thanks. I know this is a bit off-book, but-- 155 00:11:18,262 --> 00:11:22,432 Please. I'm tap dancing for ad executives while people are dying in Ukraine. 156 00:11:22,975 --> 00:11:24,309 Let's do this. 157 00:11:25,853 --> 00:11:27,437 How'd it go this morning? 158 00:11:28,188 --> 00:11:29,481 Well, they were-- 159 00:11:29,481 --> 00:11:32,150 seem really excited about the dog with superpowers show, 160 00:11:32,150 --> 00:11:35,696 but meanwhile there's zero interest in our Texas abortion documentary. 161 00:11:35,696 --> 00:11:36,613 Yikes. 162 00:11:37,447 --> 00:11:38,282 Here he is. 163 00:11:42,160 --> 00:11:44,496 Pavlo, It's Bradley Jackson. 164 00:11:44,997 --> 00:11:48,125 Yes, from UBA. I'm here with my colleague, Mia Jordan. 165 00:11:50,210 --> 00:11:52,212 I'm sorry. Is there someone who speaks English? 166 00:12:10,105 --> 00:12:11,315 Is that it? 167 00:12:11,315 --> 00:12:12,399 Okay, bye. 168 00:12:12,983 --> 00:12:14,985 - What? I-- - Oh, right. My-- 169 00:12:14,985 --> 00:12:16,570 I did not know you spoke Russian. 170 00:12:16,570 --> 00:12:20,157 My father was stationed in Berlin in the '80s, and I studied Russian. 171 00:12:20,157 --> 00:12:21,074 It's a long story. 172 00:12:21,074 --> 00:12:23,452 That is wildly impressive. And how come I didn't know? 173 00:12:23,952 --> 00:12:25,287 Do you pull that out on dates? 174 00:12:26,079 --> 00:12:27,080 What's a date? 175 00:12:28,916 --> 00:12:31,168 He wants $2,500. I'm calling André. 176 00:12:44,598 --> 00:12:46,642 - Hello? - Hey. How are you? 177 00:12:46,642 --> 00:12:47,726 Hey. 178 00:12:48,977 --> 00:12:50,479 You calling about the hospital bombing? 179 00:12:53,232 --> 00:12:55,776 Yeah, I got a guy who can get you in Mariupol. 180 00:12:55,776 --> 00:12:58,946 Fan-fucking-tastic. How soon can he be here? 181 00:12:58,946 --> 00:13:00,739 Well, I can get you his info as soon as we're off, 182 00:13:00,739 --> 00:13:02,282 but I need you to understand the risk here. 183 00:13:02,282 --> 00:13:03,659 Yeah, yeah. I agree to all the terms... 184 00:13:03,659 --> 00:13:05,661 - André, I'm serious. - ...and conditions. 185 00:13:05,661 --> 00:13:07,246 From what I'm hearing, it's a shit show. 186 00:13:07,246 --> 00:13:09,623 So you are assuming all liability. 187 00:13:09,623 --> 00:13:13,293 Under no circumstances can you say that you are working with UBA. 188 00:13:13,293 --> 00:13:16,547 - I'll take it to the grave. - But no body bags for you, okay? 189 00:13:17,339 --> 00:13:19,842 Fine, I'll live. Just please get me in there. 190 00:13:19,842 --> 00:13:23,136 Okay. More soon. Bye. 191 00:13:28,183 --> 00:13:29,184 What? 192 00:13:30,435 --> 00:13:31,436 Nothing. 193 00:13:32,354 --> 00:13:33,355 Nothing at all. 194 00:13:35,190 --> 00:13:37,192 Stop, Bradley. 195 00:13:44,157 --> 00:13:46,577 Revenue's down 23% year to date. 196 00:13:46,577 --> 00:13:50,122 That's a 16 bil market cap, and your credit ratios are in free fall. 197 00:13:50,122 --> 00:13:52,499 Well, nah, it's really more of a controlled dive. 198 00:13:52,499 --> 00:13:54,585 We're gonna do a barrel roll. 199 00:13:54,585 --> 00:13:57,421 Hit the thrusters. Climb back up to 30,000 feet. 200 00:13:58,130 --> 00:14:00,632 Ad revenue's 46% of your business. 201 00:14:01,133 --> 00:14:03,343 We're willing to engage if you can beat last year's spend. 202 00:14:03,343 --> 00:14:07,431 Given what's been going on at UBA, that seems implausible. 203 00:14:07,431 --> 00:14:08,891 Well, what is implausible is that 204 00:14:08,891 --> 00:14:13,520 Men of the Ice Age averages 7.2 million viewers in its fifth season. 205 00:14:13,520 --> 00:14:15,397 They just discovered fire last week. 206 00:14:15,397 --> 00:14:19,443 That ice storm lasted 2.5 million years and so will we. 207 00:14:19,443 --> 00:14:22,905 But to your point, my most capable lieutenant, Stella Bak, 208 00:14:23,405 --> 00:14:26,450 she's locking down ad commitments as we speak. 209 00:14:26,450 --> 00:14:28,160 We will have the money. Trust me. 210 00:14:28,827 --> 00:14:31,663 In this line of work, trust is a euphemism for fucked. 211 00:14:33,248 --> 00:14:35,584 But hey, happy to be surprised. 212 00:14:36,502 --> 00:14:39,254 You let us know if you get there. We'll be ready to underwrite the loan. 213 00:14:40,214 --> 00:14:41,882 In the meantime, enjoy your party. 214 00:14:41,882 --> 00:14:44,176 I heard you snagged that stunner on West End. 215 00:14:44,176 --> 00:14:47,304 - Yeah, early pandemic buy. - Good for you. 216 00:14:48,972 --> 00:14:50,557 We should get a round in at Maidstone sometime. 217 00:14:50,557 --> 00:14:51,725 That sounds great. 218 00:14:51,725 --> 00:14:54,686 Yeah, of all the anti-Semitic clubs, that one's my favorite. 219 00:14:55,270 --> 00:14:57,481 Well, some older members belong. 220 00:14:58,690 --> 00:14:59,858 Mayflower Jews. 221 00:15:00,442 --> 00:15:02,778 See, this is the problem with New America. It's the same menu. 222 00:15:02,778 --> 00:15:06,365 - Petit filet. King salmon. - No lobster tagliolini. 223 00:15:07,366 --> 00:15:09,576 Drew was really hoping you'd take us to Carbone. 224 00:15:10,285 --> 00:15:14,122 Carbone, seriously? Carbone is where you take your wife. 225 00:15:15,374 --> 00:15:18,168 You get my wife to eat anything even resembling a carb, 226 00:15:18,168 --> 00:15:20,003 and you can have my fucking job. 227 00:15:21,547 --> 00:15:24,424 Good afternoon. I'm Erica. I'll be taking care of you today. 228 00:15:24,424 --> 00:15:25,801 - I feel better already. - Yeah. 229 00:15:26,885 --> 00:15:29,388 Can I get you started on drinks while you're looking at the menus? 230 00:15:29,388 --> 00:15:30,347 - Yes, please. - Yeah. 231 00:15:30,347 --> 00:15:32,975 We will actually start with an order of the Hamachi Crudo, 232 00:15:32,975 --> 00:15:38,230 the yellowfin tuna tartare and the full caviar service. 233 00:15:38,730 --> 00:15:41,733 And I will have a Grey Goose martini. Dirty. Three olives. 234 00:15:41,733 --> 00:15:43,235 - Two of those. - Okay. 235 00:15:44,152 --> 00:15:45,153 Stella? 236 00:15:45,904 --> 00:15:48,365 Bombay Sapphire. Up, with a twist. And keep 'em coming. 237 00:15:48,949 --> 00:15:51,785 Okay. Damn the torpedoes, right? 238 00:15:51,785 --> 00:15:53,453 - I like this woman. - Yeah. 239 00:15:53,453 --> 00:15:55,873 - I heard you guys could drink. - I guess we'll find out. 240 00:15:56,373 --> 00:15:57,416 We sure will. 241 00:15:59,626 --> 00:16:00,878 This'll be fun. 242 00:16:34,703 --> 00:16:35,746 Hi. 243 00:16:36,663 --> 00:16:37,664 Hi. 244 00:16:38,165 --> 00:16:40,292 Did you hire some ex-Mossad to stalk me or something? 245 00:16:40,292 --> 00:16:44,171 Well, if by ex-Mossad you mean my assistant, then yes. 246 00:16:48,133 --> 00:16:50,469 - Yeah. Cory send you? - God, no. 247 00:16:50,469 --> 00:16:52,471 Because if this is some kind of elaborate ploy 248 00:16:52,471 --> 00:16:54,681 to rope me back into the fold, I am not interested. 249 00:16:55,849 --> 00:16:58,477 Well, why don't you get in the car and find out? 250 00:16:58,477 --> 00:17:02,022 While I appreciate the ambush apology, I do actually have plans. 251 00:17:02,022 --> 00:17:03,148 Okay, the YDA-- 252 00:17:03,148 --> 00:17:06,401 Are you seriously going to the YDA ice-skating thing? 253 00:17:08,694 --> 00:17:11,365 I swear, I'm not stalking you. People talk. 254 00:17:11,365 --> 00:17:12,449 Yeah, I know they do. 255 00:17:12,449 --> 00:17:14,617 Especially when a $40 billion deal is on the line. 256 00:17:17,246 --> 00:17:22,626 Just get in the car. I have a suborbital surprise for you. 257 00:17:26,755 --> 00:17:27,798 You are relentless. 258 00:17:28,507 --> 00:17:31,677 You don't wanna show up to those things while people are still sober. 259 00:17:33,762 --> 00:17:36,807 All right, Levy. Let's see what you got. 260 00:17:39,685 --> 00:17:43,021 - Oh, no. Who's that? - Yeah, that's Howie, my security. 261 00:17:43,021 --> 00:17:45,607 Well, can you tell Howie to stand down? 262 00:17:45,607 --> 00:17:48,443 I mean, it's SoHo. You really think I'm kidnapping you? 263 00:17:49,027 --> 00:17:50,946 Well, believe it or not, it wouldn't be the first time. 264 00:17:54,074 --> 00:17:56,368 Wow. Instantly just got more interesting. 265 00:18:16,388 --> 00:18:19,766 - All right. How we doing? - Great. Everything is pretty much set. 266 00:18:22,394 --> 00:18:23,645 We're gonna have to move the raw bar. 267 00:18:23,645 --> 00:18:25,480 I thought you wanted it next to the cocktail tables. 268 00:18:25,480 --> 00:18:28,358 Well, we can't have the oysters languishing in the sun. 269 00:18:28,358 --> 00:18:34,281 The sunset is at 7:38, 280 degrees Northwest. 270 00:18:34,281 --> 00:18:36,909 Salmonella isn't sybaritic, Kendra. 271 00:18:36,909 --> 00:18:38,619 - We're on it. - Good. 272 00:18:38,619 --> 00:18:41,038 Sixty minutes, people. This is fun. Let's go! 273 00:18:51,256 --> 00:18:52,299 Yes. Thank you. 274 00:18:53,592 --> 00:18:57,221 So how do we know UBA+ isn't another CBN+ situation? 275 00:18:57,221 --> 00:18:58,931 It barely has any programming. 276 00:18:58,931 --> 00:19:00,599 What does CBN+ have? 277 00:19:00,599 --> 00:19:04,394 Alex Unfiltered reached an unprecedented number of households, 278 00:19:04,895 --> 00:19:07,981 put UBA+ on the map, and we've only grown from there. 279 00:19:08,482 --> 00:19:10,317 My wife subscribed for Alex. 280 00:19:11,026 --> 00:19:12,986 She made her book club read Alex's memoir. 281 00:19:14,238 --> 00:19:16,698 She has a lot of theories about Alex's divorce. 282 00:19:17,491 --> 00:19:19,243 Thought she should've ended up with Chip Black. 283 00:19:19,993 --> 00:19:21,620 Well, she's still America's sweetheart. 284 00:19:21,620 --> 00:19:23,455 Didn't seem sweet in Maggie Brener's book. 285 00:19:23,455 --> 00:19:26,917 Maggie took her shot. No one gave a shit. Where is she now? 286 00:19:27,501 --> 00:19:28,502 Still. 287 00:19:29,837 --> 00:19:33,131 Some of our clients have concerns about brand affinity. 288 00:19:33,131 --> 00:19:35,008 It seems like every week there's a new scandal. 289 00:19:36,927 --> 00:19:41,056 But your wife, she's all in, right? 290 00:19:42,850 --> 00:19:44,434 I think she likes the mess. 291 00:19:44,434 --> 00:19:49,022 A lot of people do. Post-hack, our web traffic increased 250%. 292 00:19:49,022 --> 00:19:53,443 Scandals get clicks. That's an organic migration from web to streaming. 293 00:19:53,443 --> 00:19:56,154 Prying eyes became subscribers. 294 00:19:56,154 --> 00:19:59,324 So I would lock this shit down before the number gets any higher, 295 00:19:59,324 --> 00:20:01,577 and we stop giving you a friends-and-family discount. 296 00:20:03,161 --> 00:20:05,789 Wow, I like you, Stella. You're surprising. 297 00:20:08,000 --> 00:20:11,712 But you see, I'm gonna need another drink to think it over. So... 298 00:20:12,713 --> 00:20:13,547 Yes. 299 00:20:13,547 --> 00:20:15,507 - Another round? - You read my mind. 300 00:20:20,345 --> 00:20:22,723 Excuse me. Need the ladies'. 301 00:20:27,477 --> 00:20:28,478 Hey. 302 00:20:30,606 --> 00:20:33,567 I'd be eternally grateful if you could bring water instead of gin. 303 00:20:33,567 --> 00:20:35,777 These guys are impossible to keep up with. 304 00:20:35,777 --> 00:20:37,404 - No problem. - Thanks. 305 00:20:46,663 --> 00:20:48,999 I'm setting a 90-minute timer, then I'm gone. 306 00:20:49,499 --> 00:20:51,460 I'll swim back to Manhattan if I have to. 307 00:20:51,960 --> 00:20:57,090 You are not leaving me alone in this palace of sadness. 308 00:20:59,009 --> 00:21:01,136 It does kinda scream, 309 00:21:01,136 --> 00:21:03,430 "Really, I'm fine being single." 310 00:21:08,936 --> 00:21:10,896 - All right. - Come on in. 311 00:21:10,896 --> 00:21:11,980 Thanks. 312 00:21:20,906 --> 00:21:22,115 Excuse me one second. Hi. 313 00:21:22,991 --> 00:21:24,284 Hey. Your place looks great. 314 00:21:24,284 --> 00:21:27,037 Oh, yeah. I made a few additions since you were last here. 315 00:21:27,037 --> 00:21:28,872 You mean the ad execs don't come with the house? 316 00:21:28,872 --> 00:21:31,708 That group of mouth breathers in the vintage Men's Warehouse 317 00:21:31,708 --> 00:21:33,836 could really use the Bradley Jackson razzle-dazzle. 318 00:21:33,836 --> 00:21:35,170 You wanna go say hi? Good. Thank you. 319 00:21:42,177 --> 00:21:43,220 Hi. 320 00:21:44,096 --> 00:21:45,097 I'm Bradley Jackson. 321 00:21:45,097 --> 00:21:46,306 - Very nice to meet you. - Nice to meet-- 322 00:21:46,306 --> 00:21:48,267 Next ride. Welcome. 323 00:21:49,101 --> 00:21:50,477 The one and only Coney Island. 324 00:21:55,148 --> 00:21:59,361 So this place was called Astroland, and the whole park had a space theme. 325 00:21:59,361 --> 00:22:01,405 - I see. - And I worked here 326 00:22:01,405 --> 00:22:02,990 the summer before college. 327 00:22:02,990 --> 00:22:06,159 Turned down an internship at The New Yorker 328 00:22:06,159 --> 00:22:08,287 to salt margarita glasses. 329 00:22:08,287 --> 00:22:10,205 Well, your parents must've been so proud. 330 00:22:10,998 --> 00:22:14,793 My father, he said if he'd known he was raising a cocktail waitress, 331 00:22:14,793 --> 00:22:16,753 he would've never bothered to teach me to read. 332 00:22:17,504 --> 00:22:20,299 Well, is that what this is then? Is this a walk down memory lane? 333 00:22:20,299 --> 00:22:23,969 No, no. I act-- I really just wanted to apologize. 334 00:22:24,887 --> 00:22:26,805 I'm so sorry I bailed on the launch. 335 00:22:27,389 --> 00:22:30,726 - I was just so pissed. - Right, so what was that about? 336 00:22:32,728 --> 00:22:35,731 It had nothing to do with you. Nothing. 337 00:22:36,231 --> 00:22:38,150 Kinda felt like it had an awful lot to do with me. 338 00:22:38,150 --> 00:22:41,486 I know. I'm sorry. I just have such-- 339 00:22:43,363 --> 00:22:46,742 I have a very complicated history with UBA. 340 00:22:50,078 --> 00:22:52,539 Men trying to... 341 00:22:54,208 --> 00:22:55,542 control my destiny. 342 00:22:55,542 --> 00:22:57,085 And that is not on you. 343 00:22:58,295 --> 00:23:00,839 And you were right when you said we should take some time 344 00:23:00,839 --> 00:23:03,425 to get to know each other, and I screwed that up. 345 00:23:04,968 --> 00:23:07,137 Well, that was back when there was a deal on the table. 346 00:23:07,137 --> 00:23:08,222 That ship has sailed. 347 00:23:11,058 --> 00:23:13,435 Well, has it? 348 00:23:15,479 --> 00:23:16,522 I mean, you're here. 349 00:23:20,317 --> 00:23:21,360 Under duress. 350 00:23:29,284 --> 00:23:30,118 I really-- 351 00:23:41,171 --> 00:23:44,049 Well, your suborbital surprise awaits you, sir. 352 00:23:45,008 --> 00:23:46,176 Really? 353 00:23:46,760 --> 00:23:49,054 Come on, I owe you a ride. Let's go. 354 00:23:49,054 --> 00:23:52,140 - Let's have some fun. - I hate standing in lines. 355 00:23:52,140 --> 00:23:55,060 Oh, my goodness. It's barely a line, moneybags. 356 00:23:55,060 --> 00:23:57,604 Moneybags? Like you do your own grocery shopping. 357 00:23:57,604 --> 00:23:59,022 And you do yours? 358 00:23:59,022 --> 00:24:00,691 - No, I have a farm. - You do? 359 00:24:00,691 --> 00:24:02,484 It's completely self-sustainable. 360 00:24:02,484 --> 00:24:04,444 What do you grow, Bitcoin? 361 00:24:06,989 --> 00:24:07,990 All right. 362 00:24:08,532 --> 00:24:10,993 Strap in. Here we go. 363 00:24:14,872 --> 00:24:17,040 Passed up a ride on my rocket for this? 364 00:24:18,458 --> 00:24:20,836 Regrets, I've had a few. 365 00:24:34,474 --> 00:24:37,686 ...chambers and the senators running for their lives. 366 00:24:37,686 --> 00:24:39,688 I actually-- I didn't see the Vice President. 367 00:24:39,688 --> 00:24:41,690 I was in a different part of the building, but-- 368 00:24:41,690 --> 00:24:43,650 Well, you're covering-- right? 369 00:24:43,650 --> 00:24:45,777 You kinda know anything new that's going on? 370 00:24:45,777 --> 00:24:47,905 Well, there's different, you know, things. 371 00:24:47,905 --> 00:24:49,573 - Indictments, you know-- - So sorry to interrupt. 372 00:24:49,573 --> 00:24:50,490 Yeah. 373 00:24:51,366 --> 00:24:52,743 Can I borrow Bradley for a minute? 374 00:24:52,743 --> 00:24:54,286 Yeah. Of course. 375 00:24:54,286 --> 00:24:57,247 - Hey. My daughter's a big fan. - Thanks. Nice meeting you all. 376 00:25:02,085 --> 00:25:03,295 Oh, my God. Thank you. 377 00:25:03,295 --> 00:25:04,755 I could hear you dying inside. 378 00:25:06,590 --> 00:25:09,176 Well, you better be careful or we're gonna end up on Page Six. 379 00:25:11,303 --> 00:25:12,971 I'm really surprised you came. 380 00:25:12,971 --> 00:25:15,224 Well, you know, it beats the YDA skate-athon. 381 00:25:15,224 --> 00:25:18,727 - Audra, drunk, on ice is a lot. - She's a lot. 382 00:25:20,521 --> 00:25:21,855 And I wanted to see you. 383 00:25:23,857 --> 00:25:25,108 Laura. 384 00:25:25,108 --> 00:25:27,486 - Mia. - Hey. How are you? 385 00:25:27,486 --> 00:25:28,987 Never better. 386 00:25:28,987 --> 00:25:32,449 Look at us, all together. Like the early days of the pandemic. 387 00:25:32,449 --> 00:25:33,659 - Oh, yeah. - Oh, my gosh. 388 00:25:33,659 --> 00:25:35,869 Hey, how's André? Did he make it to Mariupol? 389 00:25:35,869 --> 00:25:37,371 I'm just waiting on word. 390 00:25:38,205 --> 00:25:40,791 The hospital bombing? You have André Ford working on that? 391 00:25:40,791 --> 00:25:42,668 - Yeah. - He's incredible. 392 00:25:43,377 --> 00:25:44,753 YDA is running something too? 393 00:25:44,753 --> 00:25:47,840 We were supposed to open with it tomorrow, but at this point, who knows anything? 394 00:25:48,423 --> 00:25:50,050 Well, I can't wait to see your coverage. 395 00:25:50,050 --> 00:25:51,051 - Likewise. - Okay. 396 00:25:51,051 --> 00:25:52,553 - Okay, let me know. - Okay. 397 00:25:53,846 --> 00:25:58,225 Oh, my God. This party's never gonna end. 398 00:25:58,225 --> 00:26:00,686 Already burnt out from your first upfronts? 399 00:26:00,686 --> 00:26:03,021 I've had to endure this for the past 25 years. 400 00:26:03,021 --> 00:26:05,566 Although, at least in the '90s, you could smoke, 401 00:26:05,566 --> 00:26:06,900 and cocaine couldn't kill you. 402 00:26:08,193 --> 00:26:10,988 I'm gonna need the details. Maybe even pictures if you have them. 403 00:26:10,988 --> 00:26:14,449 Oh, yeah. Well, it's shocking, isn't it? You know, I wasn't always this boring. 404 00:26:15,200 --> 00:26:16,201 Speaking of... 405 00:26:17,870 --> 00:26:20,038 should we go and explore the king's lair? 406 00:26:23,333 --> 00:26:24,668 I don't know. No. 407 00:26:24,668 --> 00:26:25,752 Come on. 408 00:26:31,341 --> 00:26:32,342 Hurry. 409 00:26:34,845 --> 00:26:38,849 Our analytics team estimates that two billion hours of UBA content 410 00:26:38,849 --> 00:26:40,726 will be streamed by year-end. 411 00:26:41,602 --> 00:26:43,312 That's an impressive number. 412 00:26:43,312 --> 00:26:46,440 What's impressive is how high your tolerance is. 413 00:26:46,440 --> 00:26:49,484 Especially for someone so petite. 414 00:26:50,485 --> 00:26:51,486 What? 415 00:26:51,486 --> 00:26:53,780 Yeah, Stella. 416 00:26:53,780 --> 00:26:56,116 - How have you been keeping up with us? - Hey. 417 00:26:56,116 --> 00:26:58,368 - Covid. S-- - Let me s-- 418 00:26:58,952 --> 00:27:00,621 No, it's fine. It's fine. 419 00:27:00,621 --> 00:27:02,331 - Let me get that. - No, leave it. 420 00:27:03,749 --> 00:27:06,460 Actually, maybe you can help us solve a debate. 421 00:27:06,460 --> 00:27:10,130 Do you think that there's gin in there, or is it just water? 422 00:27:13,842 --> 00:27:15,928 You see, I think you two have been working us. 423 00:27:18,847 --> 00:27:22,309 I got to get to the Hamptons. So, I'd love to lock in a rate. 424 00:27:23,185 --> 00:27:26,605 She licks up that drink, and I'll close at 150k per prime-time spot. 425 00:27:30,817 --> 00:27:32,653 Guys, leave her out of this. 426 00:27:33,445 --> 00:27:34,446 I'm serious. 427 00:27:35,322 --> 00:27:37,658 You buy something for me, I buy something for you. 428 00:27:40,244 --> 00:27:42,287 Don't lowball me, Zach. 429 00:27:43,163 --> 00:27:47,084 200k per spot, best and final. 430 00:27:54,508 --> 00:27:55,509 Okay. 431 00:27:56,260 --> 00:28:00,597 $20,000 tip and everybody wins. 432 00:28:13,986 --> 00:28:17,155 Run my card now, if you want. I promise I'm good for it. 433 00:28:39,094 --> 00:28:40,512 Attagirl. 434 00:28:58,113 --> 00:28:59,239 We have a deal. 435 00:28:59,239 --> 00:29:00,824 You are an animal. 436 00:29:02,159 --> 00:29:03,785 I can't take him anywhere. 437 00:29:03,785 --> 00:29:05,704 That's a joke. She'll be fine. 438 00:29:07,581 --> 00:29:08,707 I think we're done here. 439 00:30:17,359 --> 00:30:19,236 Oh, Chris, hello. You having a good time? 440 00:30:19,236 --> 00:30:23,031 Yeah, just getting myself together. Lots more suits to take selfies with. 441 00:30:23,031 --> 00:30:24,241 Well, thank you for that. 442 00:30:24,241 --> 00:30:29,371 It always helps for them to get to see the stars up close, you know? 443 00:30:29,371 --> 00:30:33,667 Speaking of which, congrats, Mr. New Board Chairman. 444 00:30:33,667 --> 00:30:35,210 Thank you. 445 00:30:35,210 --> 00:30:38,463 Do you know, we haven't actually had a chance to connect since 446 00:30:38,463 --> 00:30:40,132 Cybil's departure, have we? 447 00:30:40,132 --> 00:30:45,137 But I want you to know that it's a whole new world at UBA. 448 00:30:45,137 --> 00:30:46,805 Right. I keep hearing that. 449 00:30:46,805 --> 00:30:51,435 Well, it's very important to us that our ad partners hear that too. 450 00:30:53,187 --> 00:30:56,982 Well, so with all this money that we're pulling in this week for the network, 451 00:30:56,982 --> 00:30:58,275 where's it going? 452 00:31:01,278 --> 00:31:02,654 What do you mean? 453 00:31:02,654 --> 00:31:05,490 Is any of it being used to address the pay equity issue? 454 00:31:06,325 --> 00:31:10,037 Have your lawyers not seen our new contract proposal for your services? 455 00:31:10,037 --> 00:31:12,497 - Yeah. Marcus is still looking that over. - Well-- 456 00:31:12,497 --> 00:31:15,042 But I'm talking about people who don't have lawyers. 457 00:31:16,168 --> 00:31:20,214 Like Layla, my producer. Julia, our stage manager. People like them. 458 00:31:20,214 --> 00:31:25,427 Well, I can assure you, it is an absolute priority for us 459 00:31:25,427 --> 00:31:27,763 to address that issue as an institution. 460 00:31:27,763 --> 00:31:31,475 That is what Cybil said. Like verbatim. 461 00:31:32,267 --> 00:31:33,268 Right. 462 00:31:35,145 --> 00:31:39,149 Since Jemima-gate, I gained 200,000 followers. 463 00:31:39,149 --> 00:31:41,527 Maybe I should ask them what they think about this. 464 00:31:42,110 --> 00:31:43,987 TV loves a focus group, right? 465 00:31:44,780 --> 00:31:46,073 Right. 466 00:31:46,073 --> 00:31:47,282 I'll tell you what... 467 00:31:47,824 --> 00:31:51,620 it's a board meeting this week, and I'm going to raise this issue. 468 00:31:53,080 --> 00:31:55,082 - All right? Okay. - Thanks. 469 00:31:55,082 --> 00:31:56,166 Thank you. 470 00:32:06,885 --> 00:32:08,887 So, when you say you were kidnapped, 471 00:32:08,887 --> 00:32:11,557 do you mean like you were kidnapped-kidnapped? 472 00:32:11,557 --> 00:32:13,058 Yeah, well, sort of. 473 00:32:14,017 --> 00:32:18,230 My stepfather pulled me out of 9th grade 474 00:32:18,230 --> 00:32:20,858 and put me in one of those wilderness reform camps 475 00:32:20,858 --> 00:32:23,485 where I was literally stuck in a tent by myself for a month. 476 00:32:23,485 --> 00:32:24,945 Oh, my God. 477 00:32:24,945 --> 00:32:27,739 I thought you were gonna say guns and cartel, not child abuse. 478 00:32:29,074 --> 00:32:30,534 Yeah. I mean, I don't know. 479 00:32:31,243 --> 00:32:33,620 Once I kinda figured out that no one was really coming for me, 480 00:32:33,620 --> 00:32:36,665 I kinda got into it. 481 00:32:37,332 --> 00:32:40,919 No light pollution, no people, being outside. Come on. 482 00:32:40,919 --> 00:32:43,130 Wow. That sounds divine. 483 00:32:43,130 --> 00:32:45,424 I would've loved that during the pandemic. 484 00:32:46,216 --> 00:32:47,217 Yeah. How about that? 485 00:32:47,217 --> 00:32:49,928 What was it like having Covid with a camera in your face? 486 00:32:50,888 --> 00:32:51,930 You watched that, huh? 487 00:32:52,931 --> 00:32:56,268 Yeah. Yes, I did. Me and the rest of America. 488 00:33:03,567 --> 00:33:04,568 What? 489 00:33:04,568 --> 00:33:06,653 Marks, I wanna make a deal with you. 490 00:33:07,404 --> 00:33:11,408 If I win this game, you reengage with UBA. 491 00:33:11,408 --> 00:33:12,993 Well, what happens if I win? 492 00:33:13,994 --> 00:33:15,704 You're not gonna win, but-- 493 00:33:15,704 --> 00:33:16,997 Really? 494 00:33:18,165 --> 00:33:19,875 Okay. Well, can you explain something to me? 495 00:33:19,875 --> 00:33:22,836 I don't understand why you are fighting so hard for this place. 496 00:33:22,836 --> 00:33:25,422 From where I stand, it looks like you could do whatever you want. 497 00:33:25,422 --> 00:33:26,590 You could go wherever you want. 498 00:33:26,590 --> 00:33:29,051 You could write another book, you could start your own shop. 499 00:33:29,051 --> 00:33:31,220 And yet, here you are in Coney Island, 500 00:33:31,220 --> 00:33:33,847 playing a pinball game in order to save UBA. 501 00:33:33,847 --> 00:33:34,806 No, no, no. 502 00:33:36,850 --> 00:33:37,851 My turn. 503 00:33:44,191 --> 00:33:47,236 I don't know. Maybe I think I owe them something, you know? 504 00:33:50,739 --> 00:33:51,990 Do you though? 505 00:33:54,076 --> 00:33:56,119 Well, yeah. I'd like to finish what I started. 506 00:33:56,745 --> 00:34:00,207 We said we were gonna make a lot of changes, and we are not there yet. 507 00:34:00,207 --> 00:34:03,293 And you could be a part of all of that. 508 00:34:04,962 --> 00:34:07,673 Well, I just beat your score. 509 00:34:11,552 --> 00:34:15,179 Listen. Let's just enjoy the day, okay? 510 00:34:18,641 --> 00:34:19,518 Okay. 511 00:34:23,480 --> 00:34:26,358 I think this might be the primary suite. 512 00:34:27,150 --> 00:34:29,069 - Do you think so? - Well... 513 00:34:29,069 --> 00:34:30,696 No pictures or anything. 514 00:34:33,282 --> 00:34:35,242 Lots of character. 515 00:34:38,495 --> 00:34:39,830 You seem better. 516 00:34:39,830 --> 00:34:41,581 I am, yeah. 517 00:34:42,748 --> 00:34:45,627 When you came to UBA the other day, I was-- 518 00:34:46,920 --> 00:34:49,130 - I lost it. - That was brutal. 519 00:34:49,840 --> 00:34:50,841 Yeah. 520 00:34:52,509 --> 00:34:55,219 I wanted to ask, that video never surfaced. 521 00:34:55,219 --> 00:34:58,182 And God knows those hackers posted everything else. 522 00:34:58,182 --> 00:35:01,894 Yeah. I think Cory paid them to bury it. 523 00:35:02,519 --> 00:35:06,148 Our cyber guys connected with the hacker or hackers. 524 00:35:06,732 --> 00:35:07,733 I don't really know. 525 00:35:09,735 --> 00:35:12,654 Well, that was nice of him. 526 00:35:13,947 --> 00:35:14,948 Yeah. 527 00:35:16,408 --> 00:35:17,743 I'm reading that too. 528 00:35:23,123 --> 00:35:27,169 Extra, extra firm. Not a lot of sex happening here. 529 00:35:28,587 --> 00:35:30,547 I think that's his bed from the hotel. 530 00:35:31,256 --> 00:35:32,216 What? 531 00:35:33,217 --> 00:35:36,178 Yeah. I had that bed. But different room, obviously. 532 00:35:36,762 --> 00:35:39,389 Cory bought his bed from the Archer Gray? 533 00:35:40,933 --> 00:35:45,229 I think Mr. Ellison misses having you just down the hall from him. 534 00:35:47,481 --> 00:35:48,398 Laura. 535 00:35:50,901 --> 00:35:52,402 I'm sorry. I didn't mean it. 536 00:35:52,402 --> 00:35:55,864 I just don't know why you would say something like that. 537 00:35:55,864 --> 00:35:57,658 Bradley, I meant nothing by it. 538 00:36:01,245 --> 00:36:03,163 I think we should go back downstairs. 539 00:36:03,664 --> 00:36:05,457 I don't want people wondering where we are. 540 00:36:07,417 --> 00:36:08,418 Okay. 541 00:36:30,440 --> 00:36:31,567 I need a drink. 542 00:36:31,567 --> 00:36:33,235 Oh, my God. Chris Hunter. 543 00:36:33,235 --> 00:36:35,153 Okay. Hey, hey. Can I get your autograph? Can I get a selfie? 544 00:36:35,153 --> 00:36:36,613 - I won't post it, I promise. - Who? Me? 545 00:36:36,613 --> 00:36:38,448 The Rosa Parks of Legacy Media. 546 00:36:38,448 --> 00:36:40,826 Oh, please. You're in the back of the bus, 547 00:36:40,826 --> 00:36:43,912 then I'm the illegal alien cleaning the office at night. Please. 548 00:36:43,912 --> 00:36:45,706 A tequila? Yeah? Okay. 549 00:36:45,706 --> 00:36:47,541 - Two shots of tequila, please, friend. - Coming right up. 550 00:36:47,541 --> 00:36:49,459 Para tokenización, right here. 551 00:36:49,459 --> 00:36:50,544 Come on. 552 00:36:52,462 --> 00:36:55,132 I just grilled Leonard about how slow the company's moving 553 00:36:55,132 --> 00:36:57,426 - on the pay equity issue. - That's probably 'cause UBA's broke. 554 00:36:58,343 --> 00:37:00,888 Yeah. I've never seen them go all out like this, for reference. 555 00:37:00,888 --> 00:37:03,140 - Really? - Yeah. But hey, that's not your problem. 556 00:37:03,140 --> 00:37:05,809 I mean, Leonard should be able to walk and chew gum at the same time. 557 00:37:05,809 --> 00:37:07,311 I did kinda lightweight threaten him. 558 00:37:07,311 --> 00:37:10,772 The only thing these corporate people understand is public pressure. 559 00:37:10,772 --> 00:37:12,232 The followers. Right, yeah. 560 00:37:12,733 --> 00:37:13,567 Careful with that. 561 00:37:13,567 --> 00:37:15,903 - You don't want the tail wagging the dog. - What do you mean? 562 00:37:15,903 --> 00:37:17,279 - Your two shots. - Thanks, bud. 563 00:37:17,279 --> 00:37:18,655 You know how social media can be. 564 00:37:18,655 --> 00:37:21,783 Before you know it, they're a mob making you their poster child. 565 00:37:21,783 --> 00:37:26,580 Yeah, but I can mobilize them and think for myself at the same time. 566 00:37:26,580 --> 00:37:27,748 I know, all right? 567 00:37:27,748 --> 00:37:29,750 Everybody does after your interview with Cybil, 568 00:37:29,750 --> 00:37:31,084 but it's not about that, Chris. 569 00:37:31,084 --> 00:37:35,005 I just-- I don't wanna see you get dragged into the culture wars, okay? 570 00:37:35,005 --> 00:37:37,341 And believe me. I speak from experience here. 571 00:37:37,341 --> 00:37:38,759 No good deed goes unpunished. 572 00:37:40,135 --> 00:37:42,513 I guess we'll see. Won't we? 573 00:37:57,319 --> 00:37:59,071 ...in another country. 574 00:38:00,739 --> 00:38:03,909 - Hey. I can barely hear you. Sorry. - Connection's shitty. 575 00:38:03,909 --> 00:38:05,536 Might take a minute to upload all of the footage. 576 00:38:05,536 --> 00:38:06,745 I'm working off a BGAN. 577 00:38:06,745 --> 00:38:09,915 - Where are they evacuating the wounded? - A military hospital in Donetsk. 578 00:38:09,915 --> 00:38:11,959 Russians are back to shelling the shit out of this place. 579 00:38:11,959 --> 00:38:14,211 - I'm gonna just stay put for the moment. - Are you okay? 580 00:38:14,211 --> 00:38:15,796 It looks really bad. 581 00:38:15,796 --> 00:38:17,548 I'm below ground. I'm fine. 582 00:38:17,548 --> 00:38:19,591 As long as you can get those pictures out there. 583 00:38:19,591 --> 00:38:21,718 Mia, the Russians. It's not just a bombing. 584 00:38:21,718 --> 00:38:23,220 They're shooting civilians in the street. 585 00:38:23,220 --> 00:38:25,931 Jesus. Okay. Yeah. I hear you. 586 00:38:27,182 --> 00:38:28,016 If it's okay with you, 587 00:38:28,016 --> 00:38:30,769 then I was thinking that I would run these photos tonight. 588 00:38:30,769 --> 00:38:33,272 Just don't do anything until I'm outta here, okay? 589 00:38:34,565 --> 00:38:37,234 I gotta go. This call's gonna eat up too much bandwidth. 590 00:38:37,234 --> 00:38:39,236 Okay. Let me know when you're safe. 591 00:38:39,236 --> 00:38:40,529 André? 592 00:38:49,663 --> 00:38:50,873 Oh, my God. 593 00:38:52,583 --> 00:38:54,209 Holy shit. 594 00:39:21,737 --> 00:39:22,821 Excuse me one second. 595 00:39:22,821 --> 00:39:23,906 Of course. 596 00:39:27,451 --> 00:39:32,372 There she is. UBA's assassin in athleisure wear. 597 00:39:32,372 --> 00:39:34,541 You live in a fucking terrarium. 598 00:39:35,751 --> 00:39:37,503 Wow. Hey, yeah. 599 00:39:37,503 --> 00:39:40,339 I guess they really-- They put you through the wringer, huh? 600 00:39:41,131 --> 00:39:42,132 I don't wanna talk about it. 601 00:39:46,220 --> 00:39:47,221 Excuse me. 602 00:39:48,680 --> 00:39:49,681 Stella, 603 00:39:50,933 --> 00:39:53,185 you locked down the ad revenue, which means we locked down the loan. 604 00:39:53,185 --> 00:39:57,064 Which means 22,000 employees get to keep their jobs, 605 00:39:57,064 --> 00:40:00,984 their health insurance, the roof over their heads. 606 00:40:01,902 --> 00:40:04,446 We just gotta sign the paperwork now. 607 00:40:05,531 --> 00:40:10,244 And UBA lives to fight another day. 608 00:40:22,130 --> 00:40:24,383 Who the fuck invited Fred? 609 00:40:29,096 --> 00:40:30,097 Excuse me. 610 00:40:46,989 --> 00:40:47,823 Okay. 611 00:40:47,823 --> 00:40:50,284 We are not leaving without getting one of these. 612 00:40:50,284 --> 00:40:52,494 Little fried dough for the road? 613 00:40:52,494 --> 00:40:56,373 - Yes, that's right. Oh, my God. Smell it. - Smell better than they taste. 614 00:40:56,373 --> 00:41:00,002 - Oh, my gosh. This is my hangover cure. - What can I get you, darling? 615 00:41:00,002 --> 00:41:03,505 I would love a funnel cake with whipped cream and strawberries, please. 616 00:41:03,505 --> 00:41:06,258 And I will do the Oreo Lovers. Heart attack waiting to happen. 617 00:41:08,135 --> 00:41:09,219 I know who you are. 618 00:41:09,887 --> 00:41:11,221 Hi, nice to see you. 619 00:41:11,221 --> 00:41:12,389 You're the cocktease. 620 00:41:13,807 --> 00:41:16,643 - I'm sorry. What did you just say? - She's a cocktease. 621 00:41:17,144 --> 00:41:20,189 Mitch Kessler kills himself, and I still gotta watch her on the news. 622 00:41:20,189 --> 00:41:22,024 Wow, you're a real ignorant piece of shit. 623 00:41:22,024 --> 00:41:23,317 - You know that, guy? - Let's just go. 624 00:41:23,317 --> 00:41:25,819 You're just pissed 'cause your girlfriend cries "rape." 625 00:41:25,819 --> 00:41:28,322 No. I'm pissed because you're being a fucking prick. 626 00:41:28,322 --> 00:41:30,741 I think what you meant to say is, "Thank you." And you should apologize. 627 00:41:30,741 --> 00:41:32,784 - You understand me? Fuck you! - Stop it, please! 628 00:41:32,784 --> 00:41:33,952 - Kidding me? - Fuck you. 629 00:41:33,952 --> 00:41:35,245 - Fuck you. Fuck me. - Stop it. 630 00:41:35,245 --> 00:41:36,830 - Enough. - What are you f-- crazy? 631 00:41:36,830 --> 00:41:38,582 - You have to listen to that shit? - No. Thank you, but 632 00:41:38,582 --> 00:41:39,833 you just cannot engage. 633 00:41:39,833 --> 00:41:42,377 But doesn't that get to you though? I mean, seriously. 634 00:41:42,377 --> 00:41:44,838 Some asshole like that can say whatever the fuck he wants, 635 00:41:44,838 --> 00:41:46,840 and you just have to sit there and take it? 636 00:41:46,840 --> 00:41:48,759 It gets to me all the time. 637 00:41:49,927 --> 00:41:51,512 But that guy, he's not mad at me. 638 00:41:52,221 --> 00:41:55,516 He's mad at Mitch for not being who he said he was. 639 00:41:56,058 --> 00:41:59,228 And I'm the one still here, so yeah. 640 00:41:59,228 --> 00:42:01,146 Strangers take a lot of shit out on me. 641 00:42:01,980 --> 00:42:04,274 Whatever they can't say to their girlfriends or their wives, 642 00:42:04,274 --> 00:42:05,609 I'm the punching bag. 643 00:42:06,860 --> 00:42:08,529 It's okay. It's part of the job. 644 00:42:14,243 --> 00:42:16,537 Come on, let's get outta here. Let's go. 645 00:42:23,794 --> 00:42:26,380 - Good to see you, Mark. - Give my best to Genevieve. 646 00:42:26,380 --> 00:42:28,215 All right, Mark. See you later. 647 00:42:29,925 --> 00:42:31,802 Fred Micklen. 648 00:42:31,802 --> 00:42:33,637 Crashing upfronts parties. 649 00:42:34,179 --> 00:42:36,390 Retirement, right? You got all that time on your hands. 650 00:42:36,390 --> 00:42:39,601 You probably get pretty restless over there. 651 00:42:39,601 --> 00:42:42,479 You know, I hear Zen gardens are very calming. 652 00:42:42,479 --> 00:42:47,860 Nothing like a little meditative raking to soothe the restless, jobless soul. 653 00:42:48,735 --> 00:42:49,987 I missed you too, Cory. 654 00:42:50,696 --> 00:42:53,198 Hey, congrats on the house. I know the previous owner. 655 00:42:54,116 --> 00:42:56,243 He's been trying to unload it for ages. 656 00:42:56,827 --> 00:42:57,911 Gee, thanks. 657 00:42:57,911 --> 00:43:01,915 Yeah. I probably shouldn't have, but I decided to splurge. 658 00:43:01,915 --> 00:43:04,710 You have to celebrate the victories, you know? 659 00:43:05,294 --> 00:43:06,753 I do. 660 00:43:06,753 --> 00:43:10,716 Though I hear Q1 revenue is down 23%. 661 00:43:11,717 --> 00:43:13,927 You're cutting back on programming for UBA+, 662 00:43:13,927 --> 00:43:16,597 the incredible shrinking network. 663 00:43:16,597 --> 00:43:20,142 Fred, are you digging through my trash? You're so obsessed with me. 664 00:43:20,142 --> 00:43:23,562 I told you a streamer was a fool's errand. 665 00:43:23,562 --> 00:43:26,982 You were late to the game, and too many people wanted to play. 666 00:43:26,982 --> 00:43:30,319 We were late because you shot down the idea at every fucking turn. 667 00:43:30,319 --> 00:43:33,488 So, thanks for that. Appreciate the help. What are you doing at my house? 668 00:43:33,488 --> 00:43:35,574 I don't know. I just love seeing you shake your tin cup 669 00:43:35,574 --> 00:43:36,909 for the spare nickel or two. 670 00:43:36,909 --> 00:43:39,661 I mean, since your little bromance with Paul Marks didn't pan out. 671 00:43:39,661 --> 00:43:41,705 Does this look like we are on the breadline? 672 00:43:42,247 --> 00:43:44,208 Breadline? Try debtor's prison. 673 00:43:46,001 --> 00:43:47,211 That loan you got today, 674 00:43:48,879 --> 00:43:53,133 Sloan asked me to keep an eye on it since I know the lay of the land. 675 00:43:53,133 --> 00:43:54,218 Off the books, of course. 676 00:43:55,177 --> 00:44:00,390 Every major fiscal decision, you're gonna be running by me. 677 00:44:02,559 --> 00:44:04,561 I'm your sugar daddy, Cory. 678 00:44:05,354 --> 00:44:07,689 You're gonna work for me. Again. 679 00:44:11,360 --> 00:44:12,653 Well, as your sugar baby, 680 00:44:12,653 --> 00:44:14,947 I'm looking forward to the wining and dining. 681 00:44:14,947 --> 00:44:17,658 You'll be wearing golden handcuffs when I fuck you. 682 00:44:18,825 --> 00:44:22,371 I'll send the papers to your office. Hey, just wanted to give you a heads-up. 683 00:44:31,338 --> 00:44:32,339 How are you doing? 684 00:44:39,555 --> 00:44:42,182 Gayle says you wanna bump the Macron piece for Mariupol. 685 00:44:42,933 --> 00:44:43,934 Hospital bombing. 686 00:44:45,352 --> 00:44:48,230 - Oh, my God. Are these verified? - Yeah, they are. 687 00:44:48,230 --> 00:44:51,191 YDA's all over this story, but these are exclusive to us. 688 00:44:51,191 --> 00:44:54,403 - Great. So, let's run it tonight. - Yeah, I told the photojournalist 689 00:44:54,403 --> 00:44:56,822 that I'd wait until I got confirmation that he was out of harm's way. 690 00:44:56,822 --> 00:44:58,323 I haven't heard from him yet. 691 00:44:59,366 --> 00:45:02,202 This is the guy who got us those photos of Putin's inner circle, right? 692 00:45:02,202 --> 00:45:04,496 - Yeah. André Ford. - He's a freelancer. 693 00:45:05,247 --> 00:45:07,916 So, he's assumed liability. He's aware of the risk. 694 00:45:07,916 --> 00:45:10,794 The press has been targeted. These photos could land him on a kill list. 695 00:45:12,379 --> 00:45:13,463 I'm confused. 696 00:45:13,463 --> 00:45:16,049 You wanna hold a breaking exclusive? 697 00:45:16,049 --> 00:45:18,302 Stella, a life is on the line. 698 00:45:18,302 --> 00:45:19,386 That's a job. 699 00:45:19,386 --> 00:45:21,972 He's doing it. So, you can do yours. 700 00:45:21,972 --> 00:45:23,557 These images are important. 701 00:45:23,557 --> 00:45:26,268 They can drive the conversation about increasing aid to Ukraine. 702 00:45:27,394 --> 00:45:29,438 But it's your call, of course. 703 00:45:31,773 --> 00:45:32,858 Whatever you think. 704 00:45:34,318 --> 00:45:35,819 I'm gonna wait a little longer. 705 00:45:40,240 --> 00:45:41,992 - Here. - Hey, thanks. 706 00:45:46,330 --> 00:45:48,457 I'm sorry if I made you uncomfortable earlier. 707 00:45:49,583 --> 00:45:50,918 Oh, no. It's okay. 708 00:45:52,044 --> 00:45:53,295 It's just confusing. 709 00:45:53,879 --> 00:45:54,880 What is? 710 00:45:56,798 --> 00:45:57,799 Thinking about us. 711 00:45:58,967 --> 00:46:00,093 Being with you. 712 00:46:01,970 --> 00:46:03,972 I'm not asking for any of that. 713 00:46:05,140 --> 00:46:06,308 It's just good to see you. 714 00:46:07,017 --> 00:46:08,018 I know. 715 00:46:08,602 --> 00:46:12,397 And part of me just wants to run away with you 716 00:46:13,148 --> 00:46:15,108 and leave all of this behind. 717 00:46:16,401 --> 00:46:21,281 And part of me remembers how miserable I was. 718 00:46:21,865 --> 00:46:24,993 But it's not the same. We're not the same. 719 00:46:26,078 --> 00:46:28,121 And you were going through so much. 720 00:46:31,124 --> 00:46:34,127 I wanted to be close to you. 721 00:46:41,301 --> 00:46:44,471 - Not seeing many ad buyers up here. - I was just taking a little breather. 722 00:46:44,471 --> 00:46:45,931 Well, you're still on the clock. 723 00:46:46,598 --> 00:46:49,810 Okay, boss. I didn't realize I'd lost my time card. 724 00:46:49,810 --> 00:46:52,646 You are being asked to drink free champagne 725 00:46:52,646 --> 00:46:55,274 and talk to the nice people whose ads pay for your salary. 726 00:46:55,274 --> 00:46:57,860 - It's really not that hard. - Okay. 727 00:46:57,860 --> 00:47:00,153 Is there somebody you would like me to meet? 728 00:47:00,654 --> 00:47:02,364 You know what? I should head out. 729 00:47:02,364 --> 00:47:05,367 - You have a lovely home, Cory. - Thanks for dropping by, Laura. 730 00:47:10,706 --> 00:47:13,750 I'm really not asking that much considering everything I've done for you. 731 00:47:28,390 --> 00:47:29,391 Fuck. 732 00:47:39,276 --> 00:47:40,736 Hey, it's Mia. 733 00:47:42,946 --> 00:47:45,908 I know it can take a while to get to some place safe. 734 00:47:47,701 --> 00:47:49,453 God knows the Russians are doing everything they can 735 00:47:49,453 --> 00:47:50,954 to knock out communications. 736 00:47:53,498 --> 00:47:54,499 Anyway... 737 00:47:56,627 --> 00:47:59,129 I just wanted to tell you I hope you made it out of there. 738 00:48:02,382 --> 00:48:03,842 Call me as soon as you can. 739 00:48:20,651 --> 00:48:21,818 Hey, Gayle, it's Mia. 740 00:48:22,361 --> 00:48:25,572 Yeah, I know everyone is standing by. 741 00:48:27,866 --> 00:48:29,076 Run the photos. 742 00:48:31,495 --> 00:48:33,080 No, I don't need to see the copy. 743 00:48:36,750 --> 00:48:38,085 Okay, thank you, Gayle. 744 00:48:40,587 --> 00:48:41,588 Good night. 745 00:48:57,521 --> 00:48:58,897 Hey, you wanted to see me? 746 00:48:58,897 --> 00:48:59,940 Yeah, 747 00:48:59,940 --> 00:49:04,278 you know, the beautiful thing about the human body is its capacity for survival. 748 00:49:04,278 --> 00:49:07,322 You can lose 40% of your blood. Still keep going. 749 00:49:07,322 --> 00:49:09,575 After that you go into hypovolemic shock-- 750 00:49:09,575 --> 00:49:11,618 Wait, hold on. What are you talking about? 751 00:49:11,618 --> 00:49:14,079 Didn't we just score, like, $8 billion? 752 00:49:16,081 --> 00:49:17,207 So, Fred, 753 00:49:17,207 --> 00:49:22,045 he dropped by to let me know that he is working for Sloan, 754 00:49:22,045 --> 00:49:24,173 consulting off the books. 755 00:49:24,173 --> 00:49:26,216 And we take that loan, he owns us. 756 00:49:26,216 --> 00:49:29,469 And then the Times, and then the tabloids and Maggie fucking Brener, 757 00:49:29,469 --> 00:49:31,513 they'll find out that Fred is still creeping around UBA. 758 00:49:31,513 --> 00:49:33,640 And then they'll own us, and we'll be done, and-- 759 00:49:33,640 --> 00:49:35,350 So, you know. 760 00:49:35,350 --> 00:49:36,435 Okay. 761 00:49:38,604 --> 00:49:43,859 Maybe next time do some due diligence before you make me eat shit with Ellipse. 762 00:49:43,859 --> 00:49:45,194 Sorry. 763 00:49:45,194 --> 00:49:47,404 Yeah. I should've known. 764 00:49:47,404 --> 00:49:50,741 - They wanted me by the throat. - Oh, my God. I don't fucking believe this. 765 00:49:52,159 --> 00:49:54,077 Sorry, Stella. And hey. 766 00:49:56,663 --> 00:49:57,873 I'm gonna find the funding. 767 00:50:01,084 --> 00:50:02,085 Good luck with that. 768 00:50:43,460 --> 00:50:44,962 Who the hell is that? 769 00:50:45,504 --> 00:50:47,631 Ron Perlman lives next door. 770 00:50:48,715 --> 00:50:50,592 He abuses his air rights. 771 00:51:19,204 --> 00:51:21,373 Un-fucking-believable. 772 00:51:22,624 --> 00:51:25,377 Alex Levy brought home the kill.