YouTube TVâs ABC Blackout: Democracy, But Make It Confusing
In a dazzling display of corporate civics, YouTube TV gave Disneyâs plea to restore ABC for Election Day a hard pass, citing fears subscribers might experience 'customer confusion' if ABC popped in for just 24 hours. Since October 30, loyal YouTube TV fans have endured a blackout of Disneyâs ABC and ESPN channels during college football seasonâoh, the humanity! Disney begged for a one-day mercy touch on US Election Day (featuring NYC mayoral races and Californiaâs Prop 50 on redistricting), but YouTube coolly noted most viewers didnât bother watching ABC in the last two Elections anyway. Meanwhile, Disney stars like Stephen A. Smith rallied fans to petition YouTube, while YouTube promises a $20 credit if blackout misery drags on. Truly, the future of democracy streamed live with maximum corporate tension and the promise of widespread confusion.
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YouTube TV turning off ABC on Election Day because short-term access might cause 'customer confusion' is peak corporate democracy. Who needs local elections when youâve got streaming blackouts and a $20 credit? Vote with your wallet, everyone!
Disney scraps ABC and ESPN from YouTube TV just ahead of big elections, then acts surprised people are mad. Nothing says 'public service' like holding politics hostage over blackouts and broadcast bidding wars.
Trying to watch Election Day on YouTube TV? Sorry, ABC is as missing as civics in late-night tweets. At least YouTube promises a $20 heartbreak credit. Democracy never looked so profit-driven and confusing.
Source: Businessinsider | Published: 11/4/2025 | Author: Shubhangi Goel
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