Dave Chappelle Drama at Netflix Is No Joke

Netflix reinstated a senior software engineer and two other staffers who criticized the platform's new Dave Chappelle comedy special for being transphobic. They were initially suspended for attending a meeting meant for top executives. Netflix's leadership, however, defended the special, with Co-CEO Ted Sarandos stating that content on screen doesn't directly translate to real-world harm.

What was the reason for the suspension of the senior software engineer and two other staffers?

What was the content of the new Dave Chappelle comedy special that caused controversy?

What stance did Netflix leadership take regarding the criticism of the Chappelle special?

What did Co-CEO Ted Sarandos express in his memo to the company?

How did Netflix justify its content policy in relation to real-world harm?