Podcasts about merger

A judge signs off on Paramount's acquisition of Warner Brothers Discovery. A new state law aims to restrict immigration enforcement at courthouses. La Verne residents demand accountability after a battery fire there. Plus, more on Evening Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

Send us Fan MailIn the first half of 2026 credit union mergers were down, admits Peter Duffy, a mergers expert now with Strategic Resource Management - but don't expect that to be a permanent downturn.Mergers will pick up and there will continue to be big credits merging with big credit unions.Duffy, who has guested on the show multiple times before, is one of the leading experts on the subject of credit union mergers.  On this episode he tells why there's been a slowing in 2026, and also why it seems an inevitability that we will see renewed interest among credit unions in doing a merger.It was just a handful of years ago when a credit union merger was something of a rarity and when it did occur it usually was what I have long called a mercy marriage - some might call it a shotgun wedding - which meant a big credit union swallowed a little one at the request of a regulator.What's different now is that many - most? - credit unions have begun to see merger as a strategic gambit that just might be the right path into a more successful future.Hear the full story about mergers in 2026 - listen up!Like what you are hearing? Find out how you can help sponsor this podcast here. Very affordable sponsorship packages are available. Email rjmcgarvey@gmail.com  And like this podcast on whatever service you use to stream it. That matters.  Find out more about CU2.0 and the digital transformation of credit unions here. It's a journey every credit union needs to take. Pronto

Cory Booker seems to be stalling out the Paramount and Warner Bros. merger, and now California and the blue state AGs are siding with Paramount to close this thing ASAP. Wild... Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/ On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTV On Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvg On Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629 MORE CLOWNFISH TV - Official Merch Store: http://ClownfishMinus.com Facebook - https://facebook.com/ClownfishTV X - https://x.com/ClownfishTVcom Clownfish TV subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ClownfishTVOfficial/ Disclaimer: This series is produced by Clownfish Studios and WebReef Media, and is part of ClownfishTV.com. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. ClownfishTV.com is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel and website and the content made available through this site are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. These so-called “fair uses” are permitted even if the use of the work would otherwise be infringing. #Podcast #Commentary #News #Reaction #Gaming #Comedy #Entertainment #Hollywood #PopCulture #Tech #Anime #FYP Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The principals of two high schools set to merge aren't just waiting to see what happens next to displaced students and staff, they're reaching out early to ease the transition

In the latest episode of In the Know, hosts David Stone and Susan Weber are joined by BerryDunn Partner Rob Smalley and Principal Kristen Perry for the first in a series on financial institution mergers and acquisitions. The discussion highlights why institutions should involve accounting, tax, credit, and operations early to reduce surprises and better manage the deal. Tune in for key guidance on: - Navigating purchase accounting, valuation, goodwill, and capital impacts - Understanding how fair value marks can create deferred tax assets and liabilities - Evaluating credit marks and allowance for credit losses considerations - Planning for loan coding, system integration, and day-two reporting impacts - Identifying tax due diligence risks, including nexus, payroll tax, and tax credit exposure

Peter Diamandis and Emad Mostaque sit down with Cathie Wood and Nikhil Chandhok at Moonshots Live 2026 to discuss the Tesla-SpaceX merger, the path to $1 million Bitcoin, the rapid rise of AI, stablecoins, and the broader bull case for America. This episode was filmed at Moonshots Live 2026. Learn more at https://moonshots.com/  Get access to metatrends 10+ years before anyone else - https://qr.diamandis.com/metatrends   Peter H. Diamandis, MD, is the Founder of XPRIZE, Singularity University, ZeroG, and A360 Emad Mostaque is the founder of Intelligent Internet ( https://www.ii.inc )  Cathie Wood is the founder, CEO and CIO of ARK Invest, where she focuses on investing in disruptive innovation across areas including AI, robotics, blockchain and emerging technologies. Nikhil Chandhok is the Chief Product & Technology Officer at Circle, helping lead the company's product and technology strategy around digital finance and stablecoins.  – This event is presented with Circle — https://www.circle.com/ _ Connect with Peter: X Instagram Substack Website Xprize A360 Connect with Emad: X Linkedin Learn about Intelligent Internet Read Emad's Book Connect with Cathie: Website X Instagram LinkedIn Connect with Nikhil:  Website LinkedIn Listen to MOONSHOTS: Apple YouTube Follow MOONSHOTS:  Instagram TikTok X Threads – *Recorded on September 25th, 2026 *The views expressed by me and all guests are personal opinions and do not constitute Financial, Medical, or Legal advice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another proposed health system merger is poised to reshape Minnesota's healthcare industry. Bloomington-based HealthPartners and Duluth-based Essentia Health announced today that their boards of directors have approved a merger plan.The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system has been warning state officials it may have to close campuses around the state if its budget isn't shored up.Those stories and more in today's evening update from MPR News. Hosted by Emily Reese. Music by Gary Meister.

The 1963 Supreme Court case United States v. Philadelphia National Bank established a "structural presumption": if a merger creates a single entity controlling 30% or more of a market, it is legally presumed to lessen competition in violation of Section 7 of the Clayton Act, U.S. antitrust law’s merger statute. U.S. federal and state antitrust enforcers challenging mergers have relied on this presumption for more than half a century. Certain state attorneys general have most recently utilized this presumption to argue that a combined Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery would control roughly 27% or more of key theatrical distribution and basic cable markets and hence be anti-competitive. Defenders of the presumption argue that it provides predictability to businesses and gives regulators an efficient way to identify and prevent harmful mergers. Critics charge that the presumption relies on an outdated economic theory and triggers a heavy burden shift for businesses based on thin or speculative evidence of potential harm. Join our panel of experts as they explore the future of the Philadelphia National Bank presumption and whether it will remain in place if the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery or other similar cases reach the Supreme Court.Featuring:Debbie Feinstein, Partner, Arnold & PorterHon. Douglas H. Ginsburg, Senior Judge, U.S. Court of Appeals, District of Columbia CircuitProf. Herbert Hovenkamp, James G. Dinan University Professor, University of Pennsylvania Carey Law SchoolRahul Rao, Antitrust Partner, White & CaseProf. D. Daniel Sokol, Professor of Law and Business, USC Gould School of Law and Marshall School of Business(Moderator) Michael F. Murray, Partner, Litigation Department, Paul Hastings

This week, we dig into the WBD–Paramount settlement with the state AGs and the strings attached, talk through the latest Resident Evil great weekend, and catch up on some of the other movie and TV news keeping Hollywood busy. Consolidation, zombies, and questionable decisions all around.

Mergers and acquisitions require experienced leadership to manage as a Human Resource executive, especially when those deals impact employees covering multiple continents.  M&A deals take many shapes, from single country acquisitions to multi-country mergers and divestitures.Hear from two of Aon's most seasoned M&A experts (Fan Sun and Aaron Chaum) as they discuss the current state of the deal market, and how the most successful HR leaders are navigating the complex nature of today's transactions.

A federal judge -- at the urging of Cory Booker -- has blocked the Paramount and Warner Bros merger... for now. Talks resume next week. At this point, it seems like it's more about posturing and costing David Ellison as much money as possible than it is actually stopping the inevitable. Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/ On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTV On Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvg On Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629 MORE CLOWNFISH TV - Official Merch Store: http://ClownfishMinus.com Facebook - https://facebook.com/ClownfishTV X - https://x.com/ClownfishTVcom Clownfish TV subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ClownfishTVOfficial/ Disclaimer: This series is produced by Clownfish Studios and WebReef Media, and is part of ClownfishTV.com. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. ClownfishTV.com is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel and website and the content made available through this site are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. These so-called “fair uses” are permitted even if the use of the work would otherwise be infringing. #Podcast #Commentary #News #Reaction #Gaming #Comedy #Entertainment #Hollywood #PopCulture #Tech #Anime #FYP Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A merger doesn't end when the ink dries.  For Wilkin Chapman Rollits, the real work started afterwards with harmonising systems, bringing two firms together, and taking time to build new firm values that actually reflected the combined business. On this episode of the CMO Series Podcast, Will Eke sits down with Gaius Powell, Director of Marketing and Business Development at Wilkin Chapman Rollits. Gaius talks through his career journey, the client‑driven thinking behind the merger, and why the firm chose to wait before relaunching its values. He also shares how they designed client feedback interviews around those values to understand how they show up in practice. Will and Gaius dive into: Gaius's career journey and what led him to Director of Marketing and BD at Wilkin Chapman Rollits How Rollits partners joining Wilkin Chapman ahead of the merger helped set the stage for what followed The main considerations behind the merger, and the thinking around building a strong presence across both regions What day-to-day life looked like post-merger, integrating laterals and building a shared culture Why the firm waited to relaunch its values, and what that process involved How updated interview-based client feedback shows the values showing up in real client relationships

BARCELONA (ICIS)--As Europe's chemical industry battles for survival, a BASF tie up with Evonik could form a regional leader capable of competing in a chronically oversupplied global market. Complementary portfolios could create integrated champion Regional leaders offer scale and broader market resilience Local-for-local manufacturing is replacing globalisation European capacity closures reflect severe cost disadvantages Global overcapacity may keep worsening through 2028 Political support remains essential for Europe's chemical industry survival In this Think Tank podcast, Will Beacham interviews ICIS Insight Editor Tom Brown and Paul Hodges, chairman of New Normal Consulting.

Juan Proaño, CEO of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), shares why he believes the Paramount-Warner merger will “hurt Hollywood and people of color.”Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tavis-smiley--6286410/support.

This week, we dive into a few RV-industry-focused topics, including the aftermath of this year's big Hershey RV Show, and some new wild info that has surfaced about the pending Lippert-Patrick merger. Plus, someone hase been poisoning trees on the shores of Lake Tahoe with diesel fuel, and why do campgrounds focus on fees instead of discounts? Get links and more in the show notes at https://RVMiles.com/425 Support RV Miles and independent RV journalism

Send us Fan MailWelcome to another episode of Laundromat News, where the latest developments and trends in the laundromat industry take center stage. The conversation focused on breaking news and insightful updates impacting laundromat owners and operators, including Alliance Laundry's recent stock fluctuations, significant moves in the payment and software space with CleanCloud and TangerPay joining forces, and ongoing innovation from companies like Curbside Laundries and Spiderwash. A key theme that emerged was the rising competition from major franchises like Tide Cleaners, highlighting the need for independent owners to continually elevate their game. The discussion explored how factors like rising interest rates and changes to SBA loan criteria could affect buying power and expansion, as well as unique business ideas from around the world, from laundromats with aviaries in Illinois to froyo-serving locations in Hong Kong. Dive in for a comprehensive roundup of what's shaping the future of the laundromat business and why staying informed has never been more important.Show notes: https://www.laundromatresource.com/laundromat-news-september-26-2026/Don't miss out!Subscribe so you don't miss fresh episodes, exclusive stories, and all the links mentioned in today's show. Got some news to share about your laundromat? Hit reply, or send it in to news@laundromatresource.com – we love celebrating what you're up to!Connect With UsYouTubeInstagramFacebookLinkedInTwitterTikTok

How The Paramount Warner Brothers Discovery Merger Will Impact Disney+ https://whatsondisneyplus.com/how-the-paramount-warner-brothers-discovery-merger-will-impact-disney/   #DisneyPlus  VISIT ONLINE -  http://www.WhatsOnDisneyPlus.com If you enjoy my content, please consider supporting me by becoming a YouTube Channel Member for as little as $5 a month and get access to exclusive content and much more.   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC99lFugkkvslALTl_RLVn_Q/join FOLLOW ON TWITTER -   http://Twitter.com/DisneyPlusNews   FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM -   http://instagram.com/WhatsOnDisneyPlus LIKE ON FACEBOOK -  http://facebook.com/WhatsOnDisneyPlus

How The Paramount Warner Brothers Discovery Merger Will Impact Disney+ https://whatsondisneyplus.com/how-the-paramount-warner-brothers-discovery-merger-will-impact-disney/   #DisneyPlus  VISIT ONLINE -  http://www.WhatsOnDisneyPlus.com If you enjoy my content, please consider supporting me by becoming a YouTube Channel Member for as little as $5 a month and get access to exclusive content and much more.   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC99lFugkkvslALTl_RLVn_Q/join FOLLOW ON TWITTER -   http://Twitter.com/DisneyPlusNews   FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM -   http://instagram.com/WhatsOnDisneyPlus LIKE ON FACEBOOK -  http://facebook.com/WhatsOnDisneyPlus

How The Paramount Warner Brothers Discovery Merger Will Impact Disney+ https://whatsondisneyplus.com/how-the-paramount-warner-brothers-discovery-merger-will-impact-disney/   #DisneyPlus  VISIT ONLINE -  http://www.WhatsOnDisneyPlus.com If you enjoy my content, please consider supporting me by becoming a YouTube Channel Member for as little as $5 a month and get access to exclusive content and much more.   https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC99lFugkkvslALTl_RLVn_Q/join FOLLOW ON TWITTER -   http://Twitter.com/DisneyPlusNews   FOLLOW ON INSTAGRAM -   http://instagram.com/WhatsOnDisneyPlus LIKE ON FACEBOOK -  http://facebook.com/WhatsOnDisneyPlus

Mike Slater recently got an email from a listener that accused him of always going along with President Donald J. Trump blindly and never questioning what the current administration is doing, similar to how the LAMESTREAM MEDIA was with Joe Biden when he was commander-in-chief. Is this true? Slater sure doesn't think so and you'll want to hear his defense of himself!Following that, Mike chats with Breitbart's living legend, John Nolte, about the latest madness from Hollywood and also give his unique hot takes on how the 2026 Midterm Elections will REALLY go down. It's good stuff so dig in!MAGA! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hour 2 (09.24) Hurricane Polo is sending dangerous surf and rip currents toward SoCal beaches Sunday through Tuesday. Plus, the Lakers lose Lawrence Tanter, their arena voice since 1982. 7:05 Paramount's takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, worth more than $110 billion, hit a snag. U.S. District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín gave the "Block the Merger" coalition time to object to Paramount's settlement with California and other states. Paramount owes Warner Bros. Discovery $7 million a day starting Oct. 1 if the deal isn't approved. Also, a bipartisan bill in Congress would create a 20% federal tax credit for film and TV made in the U.S. 7:20 Hurricane Polo is churning off Mexico's Pacific coast. SoCal won't take a direct hit, but high surf, rip currents and big morning tides could bring coastal flooding and erosion Sunday through Tuesday. 7:35 Knicks star Jalen Brunson hosts the Saturday Night Live Season 52 premiere Sept. 26. He's the fifth NBA player to host, after Bill Russell (1979), Michael Jordan (1991), Charles Barkley (1993, and three more times since) and LeBron James (2007). Then Dallas Raines joins with the latest on Hurricane Polo. 7:50 Lawrence Tanter, the voice of Lakers home games from 1982 until his retirement this year, has died at 76, weeks after entering hospice care. "It's been a blessing," he said when he entered hospice. Also, a string of late-night break-ins has hit Encino, Sherman Oaks and the Hollywood Hills, with burglars smashing glass doors to get in. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Capital One Venture 75K + $300 more info on our site: https://milestomemories.com/capital-one-venture-rewards-credit-card/ Caesars shareholders voted this week, and it was not close: the Fertitta takeover passed with a landslide at $31 a share, and now it goes to gaming regulators across the country. We also dig into the Plaza's Jonathan Jossel asking whether Vegas has become too dependent on big events, what Brightline's bankruptcy means for the Vegas train, and the news that Vegas Matt's story is being developed into a Hollywood movie. Wayne Newton's legendary Casa de Shenandoah estate is set to become 77 homes, the Vegas 5 Day Sale snuck back with one standout Fremont deal, Fontainebleau held on to the only Michelin Key in town, and a former Resorts World compliance director says he was fired for raising red flags. Plus Mark takes the blind Vegas hotel ranker live on air, and it does not go well. Is Vegas too dependent on big events? Let us know in the comments. Episode Guide: 0:00 Where Does the Bellagio Conservatory Stuff Go? 0:29 Is Vegas Too Dependent on Big Events? 1:51 Brightline's Bankruptcy & the Vegas Train 3:40 A Vegas Matt Movie Is Coming 6:14 Wayne Newton's Estate Becomes 77 Homes 7:55 The Vegas 5 Day Sale Is Back 9:18 Fontainebleau Keeps Vegas' Only Michelin Key 11:06 Capital One Venture: 75K + a $300 Travel Credit 11:52 Mark Tries the Blind Vegas Hotel Ranker 13:55 A Resorts World Whistleblower Lawsuit 16:03 Caesars Shareholders Approve the Fertitta Deal 18:43 Final Thoughts Want more MTM Vegas? Get our exclusive weekly aftershow and join the community.

A comprehensive breakdown of today's biggest headlines! ⚡ The hosts dive into Benjamin Netanyahu's fiery UN address exposing Middle Eastern security realities

From media reshuffles to Capitol Hill antics and economic real talk! ⚡ In this packed episode, the host dives into the massive $111 billion Paramount-Skydance merger with Warner Bros. Discovery and Elon Musk's potential involvement

A massive political breakdown covering the biggest stories! ⚡ In this episode, the host dives into Benjamin Netanyahu's fiery address at the UN and the historical security operations keeping the West safe

AI Censorship Fears, $111B Media Merger, & Elon Musk's Next Move!

The media landscape is shifting! ⚡ In this episode, the hosts break down the massive $111 billion Paramount-Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery merger backed by Republican mega-donors—and why Elon Musk's potential involvement is sending shockwaves through legacy newsrooms like CNN and CBS

California changed its conditions in a deal allowing the merger of Paramount Skydance and Warner Brothers Discovery, after Paramount's CEO threatened to leave the state. For more KCBS Radio News Anchor Rebecca Goodeyon spoke with KCBS insider Phil Matier.

Paramount is allowed to buy Warner Bros., and Hollywood celebrities like Mark Ruffalo and Jane Fonda are melting down. Also melting down? Activists. Mostly on BlueSky. They're calling Newsom and Bonta "fascists" and I'm sure it'll get worse once the ink is dry. Boy oh boy... Watch the podcast episodes on YouTube and all major podcast hosts including Spotify. CLOWNFISH TV is an independent, opinionated news and commentary podcast that covers Entertainment and Tech from a consumer's point of view. We talk about Gaming, Comics, Anime, TV, Movies, Animation and more. Hosted by Kneon and Geeky Sparkles. Get more news, views and reviews on Clownfish TV News - https://more.clownfishtv.com/ On YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/c/ClownfishTV On Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/4Tu83D1NcCmh7K1zHIedvg On Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/clownfish-tv-audio-edition/id1726838629 MORE CLOWNFISH TV - Official Merch Store: http://ClownfishMinus.com Facebook - https://facebook.com/ClownfishTV X - https://x.com/ClownfishTVcom Clownfish TV subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/ClownfishTVOfficial/ Disclaimer: This series is produced by Clownfish Studios and WebReef Media, and is part of ClownfishTV.com. Opinions expressed by our contributors do not necessarily reflect the views of our guests, affiliates, sponsors, or advertisers. ClownfishTV.com is an unofficial news source and has no connection to any company that we may cover. This channel and website and the content made available through this site are for educational, entertainment and informational purposes only. These so-called “fair uses” are permitted even if the use of the work would otherwise be infringing. #Podcast #Commentary #News #Reaction #Gaming #Comedy #Entertainment #Hollywood #PopCulture #Tech #Anime #FYP Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Scott Fullerton and David Reddish are back with an all-new Entertainment Exposed, diving into travel, Hollywood politics, studio mergers, AI disruption, streaming trends, and upcoming projects shaping the entertainment industry.This episode starts with Puerto Vallarta trip highlights, diversity, travel reflections, and personal updates before moving into the latest Hollywood merger settlement and why the final agreement may feel surprisingly weak. Scott and David unpack what the industry was really fighting over, why the settlement may be “toothless,” and what it could mean for studios, creators, and audiences.They also discuss the rise of AI in vertical video production, how artificial intelligence may impact actors' work, short-form storytelling, and the future of digital entertainment. Plus: Star Wars experimental projects, season two leaks, Ryan Murphy's upcoming shows, new casting news, legal battles, streaming strategy, and the future of cinema in an increasingly automated industry.

On a new episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk the big entertainment news of the week including Paramount and WB merger settlement agreement, Elon Musk being in play now and new updates delaying the merger, Eben Moss Bacharach to play Kelso in Heat 2, Day Drinker, Madden, Clayface, Paper Tiger, Cliff Booth and You Can See Everything trailers, DIGGER  mixed reactions has dropped tracking to $12M...another Tom Cruise flop?, Robert Eggers doing a Romeo and Juliet theatrical adaptation, Sneider's DYNAMIC DUO scoop with Mason Thames playing Robin, Lucasfilm has reportedly found its director for Simon Kinberg trilogy, WB delays, Mahershala Ali's comments on BLADE and Kevin Feige messing it up and more!HOT MIC MERCH LINK: https://www.bestnametape.com/The-Hot-Mic-Shop-s/4592.htm#DC #marvel #avengers #Paramount #TomCruise #Disney #Netfllix #WB #ElonMusk #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha __________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown2:41 Mike P. Nelson Set to Direct 11th 'SAW' Movie for James Wan9:40 Letterboxd Up for Sale with NY Times, A24 and Sony As Bidders17:31 Eben Moss-Bachrach in Talks for 'Heat 2' as Kelso20:28 Robert Eggers to Direct Romeo & Juliet Feature Film Adaptation23:31 Destin Daniel Cretton Signs 3 Year Overall Deal...More Spider-Man?27:48 Are Mahershala Ali's Comments on Blade a Work?33:35 Paramount/WB Merger Settled.....Or Is It?52:40 Elon Musk Will NOT Be Investing in Paramount1:28:33 Favorite Trailers of the Week, Sneider's Reviews1:40:05 Beast in Me Renewed for Season 21:42:14 Streamlabs and Superchat QuestionsFollow John Rocha: @therochasays Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic--5632767/support.

California Attorney General Rob Bonta and 11 other Democratic attorneys general just settled their lawsuit blocking Paramount Skydance's $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The merger is now set to create one of the world's largest media companies and put CNN and CBS News under the control of David Ellison, son of billionaire and Trump ally Larry Ellison. Bonta says the settlement is a victory — but what's really in the deal's fine print? Today on Lever Time, Natalie Bettendorf sits down with former FTC Commissioner Alvaro Bedoya and antitrust legal expert Lee Hepner to explore what's hiding in the merger settlement, why California Gov. Gavin Newsom “chickened out” on the matter, and what it all means for the future of our news and entertainment. You can read more Lever reporting on the merger here. Get ad-free episodes, bonus content and extended interviews by becoming a member at levernews.com/join. To leave a tip for The Lever, click here. It helps us do this kind of independent journalism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, we kick things off by examining a major technology partnership pushing heavy-duty autonomous trucking toward highway operations. Swedish company Einride announced it will build its next-generation autonomous driving system on⁠ Nvidia's Hyperion platform, a compute and sensor architecture designed for Level 4 autonomy⁠. The two companies will collaborate to extend Hyperion's compute, sensor, and safety architecture to the demands of heavy-duty freight, with Einride expecting its fleet footprint to reach 1,500 to 2,000 vehicles by 2028. Shifting gears to the rails, we examine a major merger review that hit a significant snag despite officially moving forward. The Surface Transportation Board declined to dismiss the Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern application, but a pointed concurring opinion from board member Richard Kloster revealed⁠ the merger application is shallow and lacks detail on how competition concerns will be addressed⁠. Kloster's skepticism is particularly notable because Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena appeared with President Trump in the Oval Office in September, and Trump subsequently called the merger a good idea. Finally, we explore how fleet technology giant Samsara is going after a massive opportunity hiding in plain sight. The company launched its Fuel Command Center, a new dashboard that⁠ consolidates total and recoverable fuel spend while targeting $2 billion in potential savings⁠ across its U.S. customers in the first six months of 2026 alone. The platform pulls transactions from any fleet's existing fuel card, integrates Coast's spend controls directly, and combats fraud by tying card authorization to vehicle location. ⁠Follow the FreightWaves Today Podcast⁠ ⁠Other FreightWaves Shows⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Everyone caved and the Paramount-Warner Bros merger has been approved, and The B.O. Boys break down what this means for Hollywood! Then we preview the opening of Robert Pattinson in Primetime and Brad Pitt in Heart of the Beast. Can entrapped pedos beat a dog at the box office? Plus will AVENGERS ENDGAME take the #1 spot?  And we announce the first ever B.O. Boys Live Telethon! Buy the book THE MAN IN THE WATCH STILL VISITS ME AT NIGHT. --- E-mail us: theboboyspodcast@gmail.com Subscribe on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@theboboyspodcast Subscribe on Substack for original comedy articles: https://substack.com/@theboboys Remember to Rate (5 Stars), Review (Great show, blah, blah, blah) and Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b-o-boys-movie-box-office/id1489892648 Follow us on TikTok and Instagram: @TheBOBoysPod Our AWESOME artwork was provided by the talented Ellie Skrzat. Check out her work at https://ellieskrzat.com/ Thanks to WannaBO VP of Interns Christopher for running our social media! ---

On Monday, the Wake County Board of Commissioners voted 5–2 to advance parts of the WakeMed–Atrium merger after weeks of secret meetings, a large public rally, and a late statement from the governor. Community groups led by the Patients Union and the Justice Center protested the process and warned the deal will raise prices, reduce charity care, and erode local control. The transfer still faces federal and state reviews, but residents and county leaders remain sharply divided over transparency, the contract's terms, and the future of affordable care in North Carolina.

On this episode of THE GEEK BUDDIES, John Rocha and Michael Vogel discuss the Paramount/WB merger being settled and what it now means for James Gunn and DC. They also discuss Robert Pattinson's new The Batman 2 comments, Mahershala Ali's new comments on Kevin Feige and Blade, the Christian pushback on Greta Gerwig's approach to Narnia, the trailers for Brad Bird's Ray Gunn and Nathan Fielder's You Can See Everything and finish off with their Spoiler Review of Lanterns Episode 6! Whew. It's a lot for one episode and we hope yiou enjoy it! Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The John Rocha Channel below. #DC #marvel #jamesgunn #lanterns #batman #netflix #paramount #WB #johnrocha #michaelvogel #shannonmcclung #thegeekbuddies ____________________________________________________________________________________ Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown 3:34 Paramount/WB Merger Settled- Who Won? Who Lost? 21:54 What Does the Merger Mean for James Gunn and DC Now? 31:32 Destin Daniel Cretton Signs a 3 Year Deal at Sony Pictures 35:27 Robert Pattinson Calling The Batman II a "Left Turn" 39:20 Mahershala Ali Agrees that Blade is Feige's "Biggest Failure" 48:43 Greta Gerwig's Approach to Narnia Angers Christians 55:19 Ray Gunn, You Can See Everything Trailers Talk 1:06:28 Lanterns Ep 6 Spoiler Review FOLLOW THE GEEK BUDDIES: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geek_Buddies Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays​​​​​ Follow Michael Vogel: https://twitter.com/mktoon Follow Shannon McClung: https://twitter.com/Shannon_McClung Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The primary force behind the settlement that will allow Trump's allies at Paramount to take over Warners-Discovery and CNN was Gavin Newsom, who pressured California Attorney General Rob Bonta to end the anti-trust fight defending media independence. Norm Eisen explains – he's co-founder and executive chair of the Democracy Defenders Fund and Democracy Defenders Action, and, the New York Times reported, “the leader of a coalition of entertainment and news industry professionals who opposed the deal.”Also: After Trump banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House newsroom, the TV networks united in refusing coverage of his events – including Fox News. John Nichols has our analysis.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Loads of Hollywood news as we take a deep dive into the Paramount/WB merger and the industry's reaction. Plus an interview with Adam's Fire actor and Navy SEAL Chris Alvarez. Hilarity ensues? 0:00 Intro 2:04 “You Can See Everything” Trailer Reaction 9:42 Mahershala Ali Says ‘I Agree' That Marvel Not Making ‘Blade' Is the ‘Biggest Failure' of Kevin Feige's Career 17:28 She-Hulk's Tatiana Maslany on Actors and Politics 27:00 “Avengers:Endgame Encore” Leaked Spoiler 35:06 James Gunn Comments on Lanterns Mix Fan Reactions 38:50 Rob Bonta Caving and Behind the Paramount Deal 48:54 Chat Comments 51:54 Interview with "Adam's Fire" Actor and Navy SEAL Chris Alvarez 1:22:10 Hyrox Race Incident 1:25:36 Final Comments 1:32:27 Outro Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Seth Schachner calls the regulatory settlement clearing the Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) and Paramount Skydance (PSKY) merger a "nothing burger," with no assets sold and headquarters kept in California. He says the focus now shifts to managing $79 billion in debt and $6 billion in cost cuts while combining two massive studios without disrupting the creative side. Schachner sees the merger as a way to compete against deep-pocketed big tech rivals like Netflix (NFLX), Walt Disney (DIS), Apple (AAPL), Amazon (AMZN), Alphabet (GOOGL), and Meta Platforms (META), with more streaming consolidation and hybrid theatrical releases ahead.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day. Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/ About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

The primary force behind the settlement that will allow Trump's allies at Paramount to take over Warners-Discovery and CNN was Gavin Newsom, who pressured California Attorney General Rob Bonta to end the anti-trust fight defending media independence. Norm Eisen explains – he's co-founder and executive chair of the Democracy Defenders Fund and Democracy Defenders Action, and, the New York Times reported, “the leader of a coalition of entertainment and news industry professionals who opposed the deal.”Also: After Trump banned CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House newsroom, the TV networks united in refusing coverage of his events – including Fox News. John Nichols has our analysis.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Guests: Gabriel Wisdom, John Kilduff and Michael E. Gates.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Major news organizations are suspending use of White House pool coverage after President Trump banned reporters from CNN and two other outlets, with a court hearing set for Wednesday.President Trump addresses the United Nations this morning aiming to cast himself as a peacemaker, a day before Iran's president speaks, with the war between them still unresolved.Paramount's owners agreed to concessions to settle an antitrust lawsuit from a dozen states over their $111 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, a deal critics say will not protect jobs or the independence of CBS and CNN.Want more analysis of the most important news of the day, plus a little fun? Subscribe to the Up First newsletter.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show's perks include sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.Today's episode of Up First was edited by Kelsey Snell, Rebekah Metzler, Russell Lewis, Mohamad ElBardicy and Ally Schweitzer.It was produced by Julie Depenbrock and Nia Dumas.Our director is Christopher Thomas.We get engineering support from Simon-Laslo Janssen.Our technical director is Carleigh Strange.And our Supervising Senior Producer is Vince Pearson.(0:00) Introduction(01:56) News Outlets Protest Trump's Media Ban(05:53) Trump Speaks at UNGA(09:28) Paramount Merger SettlementSee pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Headlines:  – Welcome to Mo News - Fat Bear Week Kicks Off (02:00) – Inside Trump's Media Ban: CNN, MS Now & Politico Sue Trump Administration Over White House Access (05:15) – UN General Assembly Kicks Off In NYC (14:45) – ICE Agent Shoots Venezuelan DoorDash Driver In Austin, TX (19:30) – Paramount Reaches Historic Settlement, Paving Way For Warner Bros. Merger (23:20) – Aviation Regulators Betting On AI To Help Manage The Nation's Airspace (26:40) – GLP-1 Drugs Are Making Their Way Onto Sorority Row (29:20) – The Race To Save Florida Orange Industry From Total Collapse (31:30) – On This Day In History (36:30) Thanks To Our Sponsors:  – Monarch - 50% off your first year | Code: MONEWS – Factor - 50% off your first box | Code: monews50off –⁠ Industrious⁠ - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Code: MONEWS50 – LMNT | Free Sample Pack with any LMNT drink mix or 12oz cans purchase – ⁠Boll & Branch⁠ – 20% off first order, plus free shipping | Code: MONEWS

Paramount Skydance reached a settlement yesterday, clearing the last major roadblock to its $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The takeover will give Paramount and its CEO David Ellison control over both CBS and CNN, while also combining control over two major streaming services, Paramount+ and HBO Max. Today, we provide an explainer. Also, data center developers in Texas now face new hurdles for their projects.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace Morning Report is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.

Paramount Skydance reached a settlement yesterday, clearing the last major roadblock to its $111 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. The takeover will give Paramount and its CEO David Ellison control over both CBS and CNN, while also combining control over two major streaming services, Paramount+ and HBO Max. Today, we provide an explainer. Also, data center developers in Texas now face new hurdles for their projects.Every story has an economic angle. Want some in your inbox? Subscribe to our daily or weekly newsletter.Marketplace Morning Report is more than a radio show. Check out our original reporting and financial literacy content at marketplace.org — and consider making an investment in our future.

Tuesday 5pm Hour: Alix Kendall is in for Jason. She talks with Rick Ellis from TooMuchTV.com about the Paramount/Warner Bros. merger going forward and what that means for the industry and consumers. Then she talks about people's reactions when they learn she's just 5-feet tall and what she considers the last "acceptable" prejudice - heightism!

Alix Kendall is in for Jason. She talks with Rick Ellis from TooMuchTV.com about the merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. going forward. What does that mean for the TV/Movie industry, and what does it mean for consumers?

12 states that sued to block Paramount from acquiring CNN's parent company have reached a settlement. Several major US airports are experiencing delays and cancellations. A firefighting helicopter crashes in Yosemite National Park. And, police are investigating the death of Cindy Crawford's son. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices