‘What channel is that on?’ How YouTube TV and others are rewiring us for more ads, less choice

The article discusses the shift in television viewing habits, particularly with services like YouTube TV and DirecTV, which are perceived to be leading to an increase in advertisements and a decrease in viewer choice. The author reflects on their personal experience of having used DirecTV for over a decade and now being without it for eight years, expressing nostalgia for the ability to easily flip through channels. This change in viewing experience highlights broader concerns about how streaming services are altering consumer behavior and the landscape of television entertainment.