Netflix co-CEO says he 'screwed up' communication over Dave Chappelle special

Netflix Inc. Co-Chief Executive Ted Sarandos said he “screwed up” in his efforts to communicate with employees who were upset over “The Closer,” a recent comedy special by Dave Chappelle in which he made remarks that some viewed as offensive to the transgender community.

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Rolling StoneLeft· Oct 20, 2021

Netflix CEO 'Screwed Up,' But Still Stands by Dave Chappelle's 'The Closer'

CNNLean Left· Oct 20, 2021

Netflix co-CEO on Dave Chappelle fallout: I screwed up

Black EnterpriseLean Left· Oct 20, 2021

Netflix CEO Faces Backlash, Says He 'Screwed Up' By Defending Dave Chappelle Special

Los Angeles TimesLean Left· Oct 20, 2021

Netflix boss says he 'screwed up' amid Chappelle backlash, but still defends special

NBC NewsLean Left· Oct 20, 2021

'I screwed up': Netflix's Ted Sarandos addresses Dave Chappelle fallout

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FOX BusinessLean Right· Oct 20, 2021

Netflix co-CEO says he ‘screwed up’ when defending Dave Chappelle special

Breitbart NewsRight· Oct 20, 2021

Netflix CEO Now Says He 'Screwed Up' Defending Dave Chappelle Calling Out the 2SLGBTQQIA+ Agenda

Fox NewsRight· Oct 20, 2021

Critics pile on Netflix CEO after he says he 'screwed up' Dave Chappelle show defense

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The GuardianLean Left· Oct 20, 2021

Netflix CEO says he ‘screwed up’ over Dave Chappelle memos

EngadgetLean Left· Oct 20, 2021

Netflix co-CEO says he 'screwed up' communication over Dave Chappelle special

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