EPISODE · Dec 10, 2025 · 22 MIN
What The Battle Over Warner Bros. Means for You
from CNN One Thing · host CNN Podcasts
Netflix has a deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery’s (CNN’s parent company) Hollywood assets. Paramount thinks they have a better offer for the entire business and is hoping to have President Donald Trump in its corner as it launches a hostile takeover bid. But what does this corporate clash mean for your streaming bill? Or your local movie theater? We hear from an antitrust lawyer who believes that no matter who wins, the average consumer is set to lose. For more: Battle of the Davids: The future of Hollywood is playing out before our eyes --- Guest: Alvaro Bedoya, former FTC commissioner Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: David Goodman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Netflix has a deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery’s (CNN’s parent company) Hollywood assets. Paramount thinks they have a better offer for the entire business and is hoping to have President Donald Trump in its corner as it launches a hostile takeover bid. But what does this corporate clash mean for your streaming bill? Or your local movie theater? We hear from an antitrust lawyer who believes that no matter who wins, the average consumer is set to lose. For more: Battle of the Davids: The future of Hollywood is playing out before our eyes --- Guest: Alvaro Bedoya, former FTC commissioner Host: David Rind Producer: Paola Ortiz Showrunner: Felicia Patinkin Editorial Support: David Goodman Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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