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Ralph spends the whole hour with progressive activist, Corbin Trent, former communications director for Alexandria Ocasio Cortez to discuss the lack of vision and the spineless leadership in the corporate Democratic Party.Corbin Trent is a co-founder of Brand New Congress and former co-director of Justice Democrats, two grassroots organizations working to elect progressive Democrats to Congress. He was the National Campaign Coordinator for the Bernie Sanders Presidential campaign, and recently served as the Communications Director for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. He writes about rebuilding America at AmericasUndoing.com.This is a [Democratic] Party that is led by sinecurists and apparatchiks who never look at themselves in the mirror after they lose to the most vicious, cruel, ignorant, anti-worker, anti-women, anti-environment, anti-small taxpayer, pro-war Republican Party. They never look into it. It's always: they blame the Greens or they blame some third party or Independent candidate. And they never ask themselves why as a national party did they abandon half the country, which are now called red states?Ralph NaderThe Democratic Party I think, ultimately, is leaderless because it's visionless. It doesn't really see. I don't think the Democratic Party as an entity or as an ideology has a real vision for how to go forward differently. And, therefore, it's hard to be led. It's hard to lead if you don't have a direction.Corbin TrentThe Democratic Party—like your Chuck Schumers, like your Hakeem Jeffries, and like most of the people that are elected there and in leadership positions at all, look at this system, the system of neoliberalism, and they think that somehow it's going to magically start working again. And the fact is that it's not. They have been unable so far to internalize the depth of the brokenness of this system. And then really unable to, I think, really internalize why Trump was powerful, why his messages were powerful. They want to look at it through this extremely narrow and negative lens of racism, bigotry and fear. As opposed to a complete and utter disdain for the system which is sucking from their lives and extracting from their communities. And I think that spells trouble.Corbin TrentIt's not my job as a voter to inspire myself to vote for you. It's your job as a candidate or as a party or as somebody to build a vision that inspires me to vote.Corbin TrentNews 3/13/26* This week, the New York City Council held a hearing on proposed legislation to carry out Mayor Zohran Mamdani's pledge to repossess property from “landlords who have racked up housing code violations and debt from unpaid taxes and fines.” This bill would empower the city's Department of Housing Preservation and Development to turn these buildings over to owners they deem “more responsible.” This would be an update of a program the city has tried to implement before, called “third-party transfer.” However, the council is hesitant to take this step, worrying that it could disproportionately affect small landlords that simply lack the resources to fix code violations or pay fees, as opposed to venture capital backed corporate landlords. Rosa Kelly, chief of staff to the housing commissioner, said the department “views the program as a key part of [their] broader enforcement and preservation toolkit to ensure that housing remains safe and livable for New Yorkers.” This from Gothamist.* In more local news, this week Washington D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser released a long-awaited report on congestion traffic pricing in the District of Columbia. According to the Washington Examiner, the study was conducted in 2021 and the Mayor has delayed the release until now. Along with the release of the study, Mayor Bowser sent a letter to D.C. Council Chairman Phil Mendelson, wherein the Mayor described the “congestion pricing tax scheme,” which includes a proposed $10 charge for people entering the city, as a “bad idea,” and argued that D.C. could not be compared to Midtown Manhattan, which recently implemented a successful congestion pricing system. Democratic Socialist Councilwoman and leading Mayoral candidate Janeese Lewis-George refused to dismiss the study out of hand, writing “Now that the report is public, the Council has an opportunity to dig into the findings & explore what they could mean for the District—including opportunities to reduce congestion, improve air quality & public health, & strengthen public transit for residents across the city.”* Meanwhile, on the West Coast, a new poll shows incumbent Mayor Karen Bass drawing under 20% of the vote in the upcoming primary for her reelection campaign. While this still puts Bass in the lead, it is clearly a weak showing and would be far below the 50% threshold she would need to win to avoid a November runoff. This poll also finds former reality television star Spencer Pratt in second place with around 10% support, and councilmember Nithya Raman – who has been both endorsed and censured by DSA LA in the past – in third with just over 9%, per KTLA. The LA Mayoral race mirrors the California gubernatorial race, which features ten candidates, none of whom draws over 20% in the polls. At some point, the party will have to step in to pressure underperforming candidates to drop out and endorse more viable alternatives, but June is quickly approaching with little sign of party unity.* Speaking of the Democrats, POLITICO is out with a new story on how red state Democratic parties are undermining their best chances of toppling incumbent Republican Senators – independent populist left candidates. In Montana, former University of Montana President Seth Bodnar has launched an independent bid for Senate, with the backing of former longtime Montana Democratic Senator Jon Tester. Bodnar filed on the final day candidates could get on the ballot in the state, and on that same day, three-term incumbent Republican Senator Steve Daines announced he would not run for reelection. POLITICO describes this as “an explicit effort to keep Democrats from fielding a strong candidate of their own.” The state party however shows no interest in stepping aside to clear a path for Bodnar. A similar dynamic is unfolding in South Dakota, with the state party feuding with independent candidate Brian Bengs – who has “raised more than five times his Democratic opponent and more than any non-Republican candidate in the state in 16 years” – while in Idaho, former Democratic state lawmaker Todd Achilles is running as an independent and the state party has played their strategy close to the vest. Only in Nebraska has the state party fully thrown their weight behind the popular independent candidate Dan Osborn, who came within approximately 60,000 votes of longtime incumbent Deb Fischer in 2024 and is polling within a single point of Senator Pete Ricketts this cycle.* In Congress, Republicans have independent problems of their own. Last week, Republican Rep. Kevin Kiley announced he would register as “no party preference,” instead of as a Republican, as he seeks reelection to Congress in his newly redrawn California congressional district. Axios quotes a Kiley spokesperson who said it is “not official yet” whether he will leave the party or the conference, adding: “For now, he's just filing as an independent for his reelection campaign.” If Kiley did leave the Republican conference, it would further imperil the Republicans' razor-thin House majority, which has been continuously whittled down over the course of the 119th Congress.* Turning to foreign affairs, Reuters reports that on Sunday, Colombia held congressional elections which saw the leftist Historic Pact win the most seats in the Senate, but with only 25 out of 102 seats, the Pact will have to compete against the right-wing Democratic Center in order to form a coalition government. Democratic Center, led by ⁠former President Alvaro Uribe, won 17 seats. Ivan Cepeda, the presidential candidate of Historic Pact, called the election results a “categorical ​victory.” In the House, Democratic Center won 32 out of 182 seats, followed by the ‌Liberal ⁠Party with 31, and the Historic Pact with 29. Colombia will choose a new president in May, but according to Ariel Avila, a re-elected senator from the Green Alliance, whether that president is left or right they will likely face a “vetocracy” where “lawmakers block parties ​simply because they come from the opposing side.”* In more news from Latin America, the Center for Economic and Policy Research (CEPR) reports the right-wing government of Daniel Noboa in Ecuador has suspended the largest opposition party – the leftist Citizens' Revolution or RC – for nine months. If carried out, RC, led by former leftist president Rafael Correa, will effectively be barred from registering candidates for the 2027 local elections. CEPR Co-Director Mark Weisbrot is quoted saying “The government of President Daniel Noboa, who is strongly backed by President Trump, is trying to accelerate the destruction of what is left of democracy in Ecuador.” CEPR Director of International Policy Alex Main added “Democracy has been under attack since the presidency of Lenín Moreno (2017–2021), with not only the exclusion of political parties, but with persecution by lawfare, the imprisonment or forced exile of political opponents, and Noboa's repeated assumption of ‘emergency' powers and other abuses that have gutted civil liberties.” Recently, President Noboa has been closely collaborating with Trump and the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) to carry out joint “lethal kinetic operations” in Ecuador.* Turning to the Middle East, NBC reports Iran is launching its ‘most intense' strikes of the war, firing some of its most advanced ballistic missiles toward Tel Aviv and Haifa and attacking multiple ships attempting passage through the blockaded Straits of Hormuz. Additionally, reports are trickling out through the Israeli press, which operates under military censorship, about high-profile targets being hit inside the country. The Jewish Chronicle confirms Binyah Hevron, son of Israeli finance minister Bezalel Smotrich was wounded by a Hezbollah rocket, with shrapnel penetrating his back and abdomen, while Yahoo News has debunked rumors that an Iranian missile strike killed Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir. Officially, over 1,200 have been killed by Israeli and American strikes in Iran, according to the Iranian Red Crescent Society, while 570 have been killed in Lebanon. Retlatiatory strikes by Iran have killed 13 in Israel.* Meanwhile, a new wrinkle has emerged in the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery deal. Last week, Variety reported that Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal have been raising the alarm about financing for this deal coming from Gulf states, including the Qatar Investment Authority, the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority and Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund. This duo have called for the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States – an interagency body that reviews foreign investments in American businesses for potential national security risks – to review the deal. Warren told the industry trade publication, “Given the cloud of corruption surrounding the Trump administration's review of this deal from Day One, it's no surprise that Trump's Treasury Department is sticking its head in the sand instead of investigating the national security risks of $24 billion from Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds apparently flooding this deal. It's American consumers who will pay the price. Thanks to Donald Trump, a Paramount-Warner Bros. merger could mean higher prices and fewer choices, and might allow foreign actors to control what's on our screens or access our private viewing information.” Ironically, the Trump administration's warlike actions in Iran may have inadvertently solved this problem. Gizmodo reports that the Gulf states are now “reviewing current and future investment commitments in order to alleviate some of the anticipated economic strain from the current war.” It is unclear what would happen if the Gulf states rescinded their financing of this deal, seeing as Paramount is the buyer preferred by the Trump administration and has already paid the $2.8 billion “break-up” fee to Netflix stipulated by their previous agreement with WBD.* Finally, a new Pew poll reveals a troubling reality of contemporary American life. According to the poll, which asked people around the world to rate the morality and ethics of others in their country, 53% of U.S. adults say their fellow Americans have bad morals and ethics. While that may not sound so stark, Pew notes that the United States is the only country they surveyed where more adults described the morality and ethics of others living in the country as bad rather than good, with only 47% saying the latter. Turkey came up second, with 51% saying good and 49% saying bad. Pew is careful to state that they have never conducted a poll on this question before, meaning they cannot say whether this is a reflection of long-held beliefs among Americans or a new phenomenon, but it could be the result of long-term trends related to political polarization and the decline in interpersonal trust over the past several decades. Whatever the reasons behind this fact, it presents a formidable problem for political leaders. How can one unify a country wherein the people do not trust one another or even believe that their neighbors are morally and ethically upstanding individuals? Surely there must be a way forward, but what that is I cannot say.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Luke Grimes is an actor and musician who stars as Kayce Dutton in the “Yellowstone” spin-off series “Marshals,” airing Sundays at 8 PM Pacific / 7 PM Central on CBS and available to stream on Paramount+. His new album, “Red Bird,” will be released on April 3.www.cbs.com/shows/marshalswww.youtube.com/@LukeGrimeswww.lukegrimesmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Both David and Nilay bought new computers this week, as the MacBook Neo turned out to be a surprisingly great cheap Apple laptop. The hosts discuss their experiences with the machines, from the processor to the keyboard to the mess that is MacOS Tahoe. After that, they talk about the future of Xbox, Project Helix, and what it might mean for every gaming PC to become an Xbox... and for the Xbox to become a gaming PC. Finally, in the lightning round, it's time for Brendan Carr is a Dummy, the latest on Paramount and Warner Bros, Grammarly's sloppelgangers, and more. Further reading: MacBook Neo review: the Mac for the masses   Asus chief says Macbook Neo's affordable pricing came as a shock to the entire PC market — compares $599 notebook to a tablet and content-consumption device The MacBook Neo is surprisingly easy to disassemble and repair. From 2007: Ballmer Laughs at iPhone Apple Studio Display XDR review: a great, but expensive, pro option The iPhone 17E is good, but you probably shouldn't buy it  iPad Air review 2026: the M4 and other chip bumps make a difference  Apple is going high-end with new ‘Ultra' products next  iPhone Fold rumor: iPad-like multitasking, but no iPad apps and no Face ID  Microsoft's next Xbox, Project Helix, won't reach alpha until 2027  Microsoft's ‘Xbox mode' is coming to every Windows 11 PC  Microsoft says you should build next-gen Xbox games by building them for PC.  FCC chair blasts Amazon after it criticizes SpaceX megaconstellation Brendan Carr on X FCC chief tells CNBC WBD-Paramount merger deal is ‘cleaner' than Netflix's, will be approved ‘quickly' Grammarly is using our identities without permission  Grammarly is turning off the expert review AI feature that stole our identities  Grammarly will keep using authors' identities without permission unless they opt out  The Live Nation settlement has industry insiders baffled Samsung Galaxy S26 and S26 Plus review: This again  Subscribe to The Verge for unlimited access to theverge.com, subscriber-exclusive newsletters, and our ad-free podcast feed.We love hearing from you! Email your questions and thoughts to vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what's going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episodes of The Pitt and DTF St. Louis.How's the Paramount acquisition of Warner Bros going so far? Do we think the kids are going to hang out and watch Verts? Is Daryl Hannah right to be pissed at Love Story? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Homework for next week:The Pitt Season 2 Episode 10 (HBO Max)DTF St. Louis Episode 2 (HBO Max)Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):2:30 - Something We've Been Watching/Show of the Week/???13:15 - TV NewsDavid Ellison's visit to Warner Bros. doesn't go well.Disney is about to launch VERTS!!!Daryl Hannah's NYTimes Op Ed about Love StoryLove Story is FX/s most-watched limited series ever44:00 - The Pitt Season 2Episode 10 - 4:00 P.M.1:22:30 - DTF St. LouisEpisode 2 - Snag ItLinks:Follow Sarah's work at Lainey GossipListen to Patrick's videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick's newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David's free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Front Row Network is thrilled to welcome Samantha Smart to the podcast. Samantha is one of the premiere personalities on WOW Women of Wrestling. Brandon and Samantha chat about her origins in wrestling as well as her utilization of intelligence in all aspects of the ring. The two also chat about the formation of her new faction, The Enlightened.   WOW - Women Of Wrestling is the premier all-female sports entertainment property, co-founded and co-owned by Jeanie Buss and David McLane. Led by the inspiring larger-than-life WOW Superheroes and their in-ring rivalries, WOW is an action-packed saga showcasing supreme athleticism and empowering stories centered around uplifting women and fans of all ages around the world.   WOW airs weekly in syndication across the U.S. and on VICE TV. All episodes from seasons one, two and three can be streamed on Pluto TV's dedicated WOW channel. Seasons two and three are currently available to stream on Tubi and season two is available on Paramount+. Paramount Global Content Distribution launched an all-wrestling FAST channel called Wrestling Central available now on The Roku Channel in the U.S. and Canada featuring new weekly matches from WOW.   Fans can check their local listings and learn more about WOW on wowe.com.

Ross Bolen and Barrett Dudley discuss Paramount purchasing Warner Bros. Discovery, HBO's new mini-series DTF St. Louis, and Timothée Chalamet's controversial comments on opera and ballet. Also, Barrett finally watching Sinners. Later this week, take on The Wire season 3 with us on ⁠Patreon.com/OystersClamsCockles⁠. Support Our Sponsors: ⁠FactorMeals.com/occ50off⁠ for 50% off your first Factor box PLUS free breakfast for 1-year ⁠Squarespace.com/OCC⁠ code “OCC” for 10% OFF your first purchase of a website or domain ⁠Lucy.co/OCC⁠ code “OCC” for 20% OFF your first order Video Produced by Kade Orris Subscribe on YouTube:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube.com/@OystersClamsCockles⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Presented by Bolen Media:⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠BolenMedia.com⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On March 16, 2009, Rhonda Casto went on a hike in Oregon's Columbia River Gorge with her boyfriend, Stephen Nichols, only to never return home. Before Casto headed out on her hike, she joked to a friend that Nichols was either “going to propose or kill me”. Somewhere along the trail, she slipped or fell 150 feet to her death. “48 Hours" Correspondent Peter Van Sant reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 9/08/2018. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week on Is The Mic Still On, the crew breaks down another packed news cycle, starting with rising tension in the US–Iran conflict and what escalation could mean moving forward. Later, the conversation shifts to Kristi Noem’s exit, Bill Clinton’s Senate testimony and renewed attention around Hillary Clinton, before getting into major media moves involving Netflix, Paramount, and Warner. The episode closes with reactions to Jonathan Majors’ latest project and why his return continues to spark debate. Join the conversation and let us know which topic stood out most this week.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In 2016, Nicole Vander Heyden went out with her boyfriend Doug Detrie and friends but never made it home. A day later, she was found beaten and strangled in a field. Wisconsin police used a host of digital tools to try to solve her murder. One device created an alibi. But other tools were used to incriminate her killer. “48 Hours" Correspondent Erin Moriarty reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 7/19/2025. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this week's episode, unless you have a bezoar (and a bit of cheek) handy, we highly recommend you brush up on on all of Golpalott's laws! Join Andrew, Eric, Micah and Laura for a show full of alchemy, apparition and plenty of teenage angst! News: Warner Bros. Discovery has a new home in Paramount; plus several dozen young actors have been cast as various Hogwarts students Chapter-by-Chapter continues with Half-Blood Prince, Chapter 18: Birthday Surprises We analyze Golpalott's Third Law: could this Potions class teach Harry something about how to ultimately destroy Voldemort? Does the creation of a Horcrux have an alchemical element to it? How does alchemy present in other book series, such as The Secrets of the Immortal Nicolas Flamel? Can we expect to learn more about Dumbledore and Flamel's partnership in the new Harry Potter TV Show? Apparition: Just put your mind to it! Does this class pass our sniff test? Bezoar! Hermione is upset (again) with Harry's success in Potions. Does Harry's cheek make him a bit to overconfident when trying to acquire Slughorn's unredacted memory? When Harry can't locate Malfoy on the Marauder's Map, why does overlook the Room of Requirement? MVP: Destination. Determination. Deliberation. Which is the of the Three D's? Lynx Line: Name a time in school where you found yourself totally out of your depth subject-wise. Did you overcome your knowledge gap? If so, was it due to hard work and determination? A good teacher or tutor? Or did you merely squeak by in class and never take up the subject again? Quizzitch: In this chapter, a bezoar from the stomach of a goat is used as a cure for poison. In reality, bezoars can appear in humans as ailments. What popular soft drink brand is used to treat bezoars in humans? Answer next week's question via the Quizzitch Form! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brendan Schaub breaks down the controversy surrounding the UFC White House fight card and why many fans feel the promotion failed to deliver the “greatest card ever.”Schaub explains why Jon Jones likely won't fight in the UFC again, how negotiations fell apart, and why fighters like Francis Ngannou and others are making more money outside the organization.The guys also discuss:• Jon Jones negotiations with the UFC• Why the White House card disappointed fans• The UFC's Paramount deal and how it's changing the sport• Why fighters are leaving for bigger paydays• Francis Ngannou, Netflix fights, and the future of MMA• Whether the UFC is becoming too corporateIs the UFC losing its edge? Or is this just the evolution of the sport?Let us know what you think in the comments.Shopify - http://shopify.com/schaubRo - Connect with a provider at https://ro.co/schaub to find out if prescription Ro Sparks are right for you. That's https://ro.co/schaub for $15 off your first order.Progressive - https://www.progressive.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

March 10 2026; 6pm; One company backed by MAGA billionaire Larry Ellison is on track to own Paramount, Warner Bros., CNN, HBO, and CBS, along with a vast array of media properties, if its massive new $100 billion merger goes through. MS NOW's Ari Melber reports and is joined by founding partner of Puck News, Matt Belloni. Plus, Melber reports on the latest developments in the Iran war. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If you think Netflix “took an L” by walking away, you're not seeing the real play. This was a 111 billion-dollar trap with 79 billion in debt, political smoke, and a dying theater business attached to it. In this video I'm breaking down why the smartest move sometimes is NOT buying the asset… it's letting somebody else overpay and holding your leverage.Here's what you're going to get out of this: you'll understand how big mergers really work, why “assets” can become liabilities overnight, and how to spot when the market is rewarding discipline over hype. We talking Netflix stock, Paramount merger, Warner Bros Discovery, HBO Max, streaming wars, Hollywood consolidation, and the long game behind content libraries, cash flow, debt, antitrust risk, and who really controls the media. 

Turnbuckle Tavern is powered by G FUEL — the clean, zero-sugar, zero-crash energy formula that keeps you locked in for the main event. Whether you're watching a late-night pay-per-view, grinding through a gaming marathon, or powering through your day, G FUEL has you covered. Save 20% with code TAVERN at GFUEL.com. Fuel up, save big, and always… keep it Tavern. The Tavern is also proudly powered by the Official Dick Lazer — the one-of-a-kind gag gift that projects five images at the flip of a switch. Featuring a red-dot laser with over 1,000 feet of range, plus a flashlight and blacklight, all built into a sleek USB-C rechargeable pen. Head to DickLazers.com and use code TAVERN for 20% off. Light up the room, get some laughs, and always… keep it Tavern. AEW Revolution headlines Episode 172 as AEW returns to Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on March 15. The show is anchored by a Last Chance Texas Death Match for the AEW World Championship, with MJF defending against "Hangman" Adam Page, who puts his future title opportunities on the line. Also set for Revolution: • Jon Moxley vs. Konosuke Takeshita for the Continental Championship (no time limit) • FTR vs. The Young Bucks for the AEW World Tag Team Championships • Thekla vs. Kris Statlander for the AEW Women's World Championship in a two-out-of-three falls match • Kazuchika Okada, Kyle Fletcher, and Mark Davis defending the AEW World Trios Titles Plus on Zero Hour, Ricochet defends the AEW National Championship in a 21-man Blackjack Battle Royal. In WWE, the road to WrestleMania 42 shifted when Cody Rhodes defeated Drew McIntyre on SmackDown to win the WWE Championship for the third time, officially setting up Rhodes vs. Randy Orton in Las Vegas. Another title change saw Penta defeat Dominik Mysterio on Raw to capture the Intercontinental Championship, capitalizing on tension within The Judgment Day. We also break down the fallout from NXT Vengeance Day, where Joe Hendry retained the NXT Championship against Ricky Saints, Tatum Paxley captured the NXT Women's North American Championship, and new storylines began forming on the road to Stand & Deliver. Plus, we examine reports of a potential Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger, which could combine HBO Max and Paramount+ and potentially reshape the streaming landscape — including what it could mean for AEW's future distribution. AEW's biggest spring pay-per-view approaches, the WrestleMania main event picture takes shape, championships change hands, and the wrestling industry continues to evolve. Listen now. Support the show and join our Patreon at Patreon.com/TheTurnbuckleTavern for just $2.99 a month for exclusive content. Follow us on social media @TurnbuckleTavern for the latest updates.

Join SP3, Miss Krssi Luv & Tru Draw Josh for an all-new edition of our flagship podcast Tru Heel Heat 371 discussing the latest wrestling news including: TIME STAMPS: 0:00 SP3 cold open 2:30 Intro 5:58 SP3, Miss Krssi Luv & Tru Draw Josh welcome you to the show 9:58 Random banter w/the chat - Big $100 superchat to kick off; reaction to Drew McIntyre losing the WWE Title & last night's SmackDown, discussing what Cody/Orton at Mania means & more, 36:21 WWE Elimination Chamber recap ft. Randy Orton & Rhea Ripley winning the Chambers 42:13 WWE SmackDown recap ft. Cody Rhodes dethroning Drew McIntyre for the WWE Title 50:00 Krssi guarantees Rhea Ripley will beat Jade Cargill at Mania 51:46 Everyone saw Cody winning last night w/SP3's step by step breakdown 53:28 Is Cody vs Drew actually over? / did WWE set Drew up to fail? / is Drew cooked? 1:01:42 McIntyre's 4th title reign vs Edge's 1st title reign / going over Drew's past three years 1:04:14 WWE Raw on Netflix recap ft. Roman Reigns & CM Punk war of words part 2 1:14:38 Roman vs Punk promo filled w/lies & shoot comments 1:24:44 Road Dogg departs WWE & what it really means for WWE 1:35:30 Recapping Road Dogg's history in WWE creative over the last decade 1:42:30 WWE news - more creative shakeups, WWE Title plans for Mania, more WM42 plans & tickets update 2:16:55 Jade Cargill vs Rhea Ripley social media feud gets real 2:32:15 More WWE news - Danhausen WWE backstage reaction, plans for Royce Keys & injury to Jordynne Grace 2:37:35 AAA on FOX, TNA IMPACT, WWE Evolve & NXT recap / Mance Warner & Steph De Lander quit TNA 2:51:35 TIK TOK TIME - Current Women's Wrestlers Fantasy Draft 3:09:09 AEW Collision recap ft. MJF & Kevin Knight set up an AEW World Title match 3:11:04 AEW Dynamite recap ft. David Finlay debuts & Don Callis Family new Trios Champs 3:20:35 David Finlay chooses AEW over WWE NXT 3:29:32 AEW news - Reaction to Paramount x WBD bid, Samoa Joe & Penelope Ford updates 3:33:30 NJPW New Japan Cup kicks off, 54th Anniversary, ROH TV & this week in CMLL 3:40:30 Best, Worst, Moments & Matches of the Week 3:48:04 Krssi outro 3:48:35 WWE NXT Vengeance Day & EVE Wrestle Queendom VIII final predictions Leave your thoughts on this podcast in the live chat and comments section. Like, share, superchat and subscribe to support! #WWE #AEW #NJPW #TNA #CMLL #AAA #ROH #WWEChamber #RoadDogg #WrestleMania #DavidFinlay #TheDogs #njcup #njpw54th #VengeanceDay #CodyRhodes #DrewMcIntyre Welcome to the Tru Heel Heat Wrestling YouTube channel where we cover  the sport of professional wrestling including all WWE TV shows (Raw,  Smackdown, & NXT), AEW Dynamite/Dark, IMPACT Wrestling, NJPW, ROH,  Dark Side of the Ring and more. Our weekly podcast hosted by SP3, Top  Guy JJ & Miss Krssi Luv breaking down the weekly wrestling news and  present unfiltered, honest thoughts and opinions for wrestling fans by  wrestling fans, drops every Saturday. We also include PPV reviews,  countdowns, and exclusive interviews with wrestlers from all promotions  hosted by a wide range of personalities such as Romeo, Chris G, Ness,  StatKing, Drunk Guy JJ, J-News and more. Subscribe and enable ALL  notifications to stay posted for the latest wrestling WWE news,  highlights, commentary, updates and more.Become a member of Tru Heels Facebook community: www.facebook.com/groups/1336177103130224/Subscribe to Tru Heel Heat on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC0AmFQmsRyQYPKyRm5hDwNgFollow Tru Heels on Twitter: twitter.com/truheelheatFollow Tru Heels on Instagram: www.instagram.com/truheelheat/Music composed by JPM

Z najnudniejszej firmy świata wyrosła dynastia, która będzie rządzić światem rozrywki i mediów. A ich macki sięgają także Polski. Mowa oczywiście o Larrym i Davidzie Ellisonach, przedsiębiorcach, do których należy prawdziwe imperium: Skydance, Paramount, Oracle, CBS, MTV, Comedy Central, amerykański TikTok, a teraz są na ostatniej prostej, by przejąć Warner Bros., a z nimi: DC Studios, serwis streamingowy HBO Max (na którym można oglądać chociażby "Grę o Tron", "Harry'ego Pottera", "Władcę Pierścieni" i wiele innych superprodukcji), kanały telewizyjne CNN i TVN, a także Discovery Channel, Food Network, Cartoon Network z kreskówkami, czy sportowy Eurosport. Ellisonowie, obaj blisko związani z Trumpem i Republikanami, już wprowadzili poważne zmiany ideologiczne w stacji CBS. CNN ma być następny. Czy potem przyjdzie kolej na TVN? Czyli w dzisiejszym odcinku przyjrzymy się, kim są Ellisonowie, skąd wziął się ich kapitał, jak budowali własny kapitał polityczny i dlaczego od lat są na obrzeżach największych decydentów i inwestycji. Wyjaśnienie: W tym odcinku wkradł się błąd - przedstawiłyśmy dyrektora generalnego UFC Danę White'a jako dyrektorkę generalną. Przepraszamy! ŹRÓDŁA: - o początkach Davida Ellisona w Paramount: https://variety.com/2025/film/features/david-ellison-hollywood-takeover-paramount-warner-bros-1236569136/ - o pierwszych sukcesach produkcyjnych Davida Ellisona: https://www.wsj.com/business/media/skydance-ellison-top-gun-reacher-family-plan-paramount-86276f82 - o wsparciu Larry'ego Ellisona dla Republikanów: https://www.politico.com/story/2016/02/marco-rubio-larry-ellison-219549 - o kontaktach Oracle z administracją Trumpa: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/04/technology/oracle-tiktok-trump.html - o awanturze wokół JEDI: https://www.seattletimes.com/business/oracle-loses-protest-of-pentagon-cloud-bid-seen-favoring-amazon/ - ciąg dalszy awantury wokół JEDI: https://wyborcza.biz/biznes/7,177150,27300458,pentagon-odwolal-warty-10-mld-dol-kontrakt-z-microsoftem.html - o propozycji nowej nazwy: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2026-03-07/how-hbo-s-relevance-will-diminish-post-merger?srnd=phx-pursuits - o zaangażowaniu Jareda Kushnera w negocjacje: https://www.reuters.com/legal/transactional/kushner-role-bid-warner-bros-raises-ethical-questions-experts-say-2025-12-08/ - o telefonie Larry'ego Ellisona do Donalda Trumpa: https://www.wsj.com/business/media/paramount-netflix-warner-bros-battle-ellisons-a86fe15c - o kontroli, której ma być poddana transakcja: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/mar/05/paramount-warner-bros-merger-hurdles - odcinki archiwalne, które polecamy do odsłuchania: numer 18 i 27

On today's LOADED Brandon's World, Brandon looks at the biggest deals in NFL Free Agency so far, including Maxx Crosby to Baltimore, DJ Moore to Buffalo and Trent McDuffie to the Rams. He also discusses Jayson Tatum's return, the World Baseball Classic, Paramount acquiring Warner Brothers Discovery and he reviews WWE2K26.Brandon's World is in collaboration with Voltage Live, Founded in 2021, Voltage Live aims to bring a diverse set of content to people around the world.Check out Voltage Live: https://voltagelive.com/Check out Brandon on Championship Rings, a debate show on YouTube where Brandon and Josh Ungar debate the latest happenings in sports and professional wrestling, every Tuesday at 6 p.m. ET: https://www.youtube.com/@ChampionshipRings216Brandon's World Links:Follow the show on X: https://x.com/real_bworldFollow Brandon on X: https://x.com/brandonlewis_7Follow Brandon on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lewisbrandon25/Follow Brandon on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@real_bworldFollow Brandon on Substack: https://substack.com/profile/85177727-brandon-lewisSubscribe to the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOAJ-oar5uDLFKlL1rs6CwQ

Chris and Andy talk about what the immediate and long-term impacts of Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. will have on the television landscape (4:39). Then they discuss ‘DTF St. Louis' (38:45), ‘Rooster,' (01:01:02), and why the pair of the new HBO shows ultimately don't work. Later, they close by raving about the excellent return of ‘Top Chef' for Season 23 (01:09:14) and The Watch: After Dark (01:18:00). Drivers wanted. Learn more athttp://vw.com Subscribe to the Ringer TV YouTube channel here for full episodes of The Watch and so much more! Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producers: Kaya McMullen and Kai Grady Additional Video Supervision: Sarah Reddy and Jamie Yukich Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Matt Norlander sits down with Bill Self to discuss the Kansas Jayhawks and the upcoming documentary series Made for March on CBS and Paramount+ (0:00) Intro + Made for March on CBS & Paramount+ (1:03) Why Bill and the program said yes to this documentary series (3:10) Does Bill have plenty left in the tank? (5:30) Allowing the crew in to the program for this season (8:30) Darryn Peterson (13:45) state of Kansas at the end of the regular season (17:30) Offense and playing with Darryn Peterson (22:30) What makes this part of the season so special? Theme song: “Timothy Leary,” written, performed and courtesy of Guster Eye on College Basketball is available for free on the Audacy app as well as Apple Podcasts, Spotify and wherever else you listen to podcasts. Follow our team: @EyeonCBBPodcast @GaryParrishCBS @MattNorlander @Boone @DavidWCobb @TheJMULL_ Visit the ⁠betting arena on CBSSports.com⁠ for all the latest in ⁠sportsbook reviews⁠ and ⁠sportsbook promos⁠ for ⁠betting on college basketball⁠. You can listen to us on your smart speakers! Simply say, “Alexa, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast,” or “Hey, Google, play the latest episode of the Eye on College Basketball podcast.” Email the show for any reason whatsoever: ShoutstoCBS@gmail.com Visit Eye on College Basketball's YouTube channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeFb_xyBgOekQPZYC7Ijilw⁠ For more college hoops coverage, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/college-basketball/⁠ To hear more from the CBS Sports Podcast Network, visit ⁠https://www.cbssports.com/podcasts/ To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Frank and Thomas are back after a week-long hiatus to tackle a geek culture landscape that has completely shifted! We're breaking down the industry-shaking news of the Paramount and Warner Brothers merger—discussing why this $110 billion deal might be a disaster for writers and original storytelling. Plus, we dive deep into the first trailers for The Boys Season 5 and the DCU's Lanterns. From Butcher's "Venom-like" powers to the True Detective vibes of Hal Jordan and John Stewart, we leave no stone unturned. We also address the viral God of War "AI" image controversy and drop a "Question of the Week" take that might get us roasted: Is Dune actually overhyped? Timestamps and Topics 00:00 – Welcome Back: Convention prep for WonderCon and our recent interview with Lenore Zann (the voice of Rogue!). 02:37 – The Hot Seat: Which "masterpiece" is actually trash? Why Dune didn't connect and why Scream feels like "Fast and Furious with Ghost Masks." 05:50 – The Boys Final Season: Analyzing Butcher's new powers, Homelander in the White House, and A-Train's incredible 180-degree character arc. 11:51 – Lanterns First Look: The "True Detective" aesthetic, Kyle Chandler's "Old Dog" Hal Jordan, and the mystery of the "Only Human" Green Lanterns. 15:40 – Suit Check: Why the physical, weathered suits in Lanterns are a win for the DCU. 22:53 – God of War Drama: Was the leaked Kratos image AI? Breaking down the "cosplay" look and Ryan Hurst's cryptic warning. 30:12 – Game of Thrones Movie: An Aegon's Conquest film is coming from the writer of Andor and House of Cards. 40:31 – The $110B Mega-Merger: Why the Paramount/WB merger is "Paramount doing Paramount things" and the danger of studios only making "safe bets." 51:00 – Project Helix & IP Waste: Xbox's next move and why Paramount is sitting on a goldmine of GI Joe, Star Trek, and TMNT content. 01:12:57 – Frank's Recommendation: Pokémon Fire Red/Leaf Green on the Switch for that ultimate nostalgia hit. Key Takeaways The Death of the Mid-Tier Movie: The Paramount/WB merger threatens the future of original stories as studios pivot exclusively to established IP. A-Train's Redemption: The Boys has successfully transitioned A-Train from a Season 1 villain to a core member of the resistance. Grounded DCU: By embracing a procedural, "True Detective" vibe for Lanterns, James Gunn is focusing on character dynamics over pure spectacle. Marketing Mishaps: The God of War image controversy highlights a growing fan distrust of early production reveals and "AI-looking" marketing. Memorable Quotes "It's just Fast and Furious with Ghost Mask... it feels so repetitive and I'm just so done with it." — Frank on the Scream franchise. "Earth blowing up is not a 0% chance. I could see Homelander winning and just deciding to nuke the entire planet." — Frank on The Boys finale. "You kind of want that old dog on the Justice League. That's our Hal Jordan." — Frank on Kyle Chandler's casting. Call to Action If you enjoyed our deep dive into the future of Hollywood, subscribe and leave a 5-star review! It helps the algorithm find us and keeps the geek conversation growing. Share your hottest "trash masterpiece" takes with us on social media using #GeekFreaks. Resources & Follow Us Stay updated with every convention and interview: Website: Geek Freaks Podcast Social Media: @GeekFreaksPod Interviews: Check out our recent chats with Lenore Zann (Rogue) and Matty Myers! Search Keywords Paramount WB Merger, Project Helix, The Boys Season 5, Lanterns Trailer, DCU, God of War AI, Kratos, Green Lantern, Homelander, Dune Hot Take, Xbox Handheld, Game of Thrones Movie, Aegon's Conquest, Pop Culture News, Geek Podcast

Israel has launched waves of airstrikes in retaliation for a barrage of Hezbollah rockets and missiles. Hezbollah is still believed to have thousands of missiles. Charlie D'Agata reports. Some airports are warning travelers to allow extra time as TSA experiences staffing shortages again due to a spike in sick calls. It's the first pay period TSA officers will not get a paycheck due to the partial government shutdown. Kris Van Cleave reports. For years, the U.S. government has doubted the stories of those suffering from AHI, commonly called Havana Syndrome. Now, victims hope that reports of a newly discovered weapon will finally vindicate them. A plaque honoring police officers who responded to the Capitol on Jan. 6 went up over the weekend, three years after a federal law mandated it be displayed. Scott MacFarlane reports on the years of pushback by some of President Trump's supporters. New data from AARP reveals nearly one in 10 adults over the age of 50 has experienced an online romance that ultimately led to a request for money or encouragement to invest in crypto currency. Candace Dellacona, an estates and trusts lawyer, explains steps to take to protect your loved ones. Daryl Hannah, who dated John F. Kennedy Jr. in the 1990s, criticized the series "Love Story" and its portrayal of her. The FX series is about JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette, focusing on their courtship and marriage, which began after Kennedy's relationship with Hannah. In The New York Times, Hannah said the portrayal of her is "not even remotely accurate." Texas state Rep. James Talarico, who won the Democratic primary for Senate last week, tells "CBS Mornings" "people across the political spectrum are deeply worried about another forever war in the Middle East" as strikes continue in the Iran war. He speaks about the war's potential impacts and what he thinks voters in Texas are looking for this November. In this week's "Beg-Knows America," CBS News contributor David Begnaud highlights three inspiring stories of everyday Americans: a priest who has found a second calling as a repairman, a cancer survivor who surprised his donor in-person on his wedding day and two former waitresses who are working to show their appreciation for the service industry. Matthew Fox, who starred in the hit series "Lost," talks about being part of the cast for the new Paramount+ show "The Madison." He describes how he relates to his character, why he decided to return to Hollywood and working with Kurt Russell again. David Pogue, an author and correspondent for "CBS Sunday Morning," talks about covering the rise of Apple over his career as the company is set to turn 50 next month, and his new book, "Apple: The First 50 Years." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today on AirTalk: Who’s in and out of the California governor’s race (0:30) Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount (21:17) Favorite media depiction of fatherhood (35:55) PetTalk (51:30) SoCal History: Skateboarding (1:23:57) Visit www.preppi.com/LAist to receive a FREE Preppi Emergency Kit (with any purchase over $100) and be prepared for the next wildfire, earthquake or emergency

Markets are starting the year under pressure, with major indexes drifting into negative territory while investors grapple with a rapid-fire news cycle. In this episode, we break down why Netflix walked away from a potential acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery after Paramount pushed the bidding higher, and why disciplined capital allocation—knowing your number and being willing to walk away—can be one of the most important lessons in business and investing. We also examine how Paramount's heavily leveraged deal could reshape the competitive landscape in streaming while potentially strengthening Netflix's long-term position.The conversation then shifts to the Iran war and its impact on global markets, including a historic surge in oil prices and the ripple effects across sectors like energy, defense, airlines, and consumer goods. We explore how geopolitical conflicts have historically influenced markets, why investors should be cautious about chasing headline-driven trades, and how disciplined long-term strategies often outperform emotional reactions. From oil spikes to market rotations and shifting consumer spending, this episode provides a framework for navigating volatility while staying focused on long-term investment success.*This podcast contains general information that may not be suitable for everyone. The information contained herein should not be construed as personalized investment advice. There is no guarantee that the views and opinions expressed in this podcast will come to pass. Investing in the stock market involves gains and losses and may not be suitable for all investors. Information presented herein is subject to change without notice and should not be considered as a solicitation to buy or sell any security. Rydar Equities, Inc. does not offer legal or tax advice. Please consult the appropriate professional regarding your individual circumstance.  Past performance is no guarantee of future results.

This week on the Market Maker Podcast we break down the biggest M&A deals, private equity moves and activist investor plays shaping global markets.From a $6.2 billion African telecom infrastructure deal to a $33 billion private equity bet on the energy powering AI data centres, Anthony Cheung and Piers Curran break down the biggest deal stories shaping markets this week.They also dive into Elliott Management's role in a $40 billion Toyota Industries takeover, a $1 billion activist play at Pinterest, and the dramatic conclusion to the Warner Brothers bidding war as Paramount outmanoeuvres Netflix.Essential listening for anyone curious about the strategy behind mega M&A, activist investing, and how infrastructure, AI, and media are colliding in today's global dealmaking landscape.(00:00) Intro(02:24) MTN & IHS Towers Deal(11:04) Elliott and Toyota Industries(18:51) Private Equity's $33bn Energy Bet(27:35) Investment Banking Scorecard YTD(31:02) Elliott's $1bn Pinterest Play(36:24) Paramount vs Netflix Bidding War

The conversation covers a review of the Scream movie, discussion of the Scary Movie trailer, upcoming movies and TV shows, Kylie Jenner's new products, a famous singer building a stadium, an A-list couple's marriage status, Emma Stone and Chris Pine in a rom-com, and Netflix backing out of the Paramount or the Warner Brothers deal.

On this episode, Matt, Eric and Andrew discuss the Paramount/WB merger, awards season fatigue and more, as well as review Pixar's HOPPERS and Michael Mann's HEAT.

The Bandwagon covers a whole slew of new trailers, including Born to Bowl, Scary Movie 6, The Boys Final Season, and our first look at Lanterns. The fallout from the Paramount/WB/Netflix saga continues, as Paramount announces post-merger plans while Netflix pivots towards AI. Pixar has announced sequels are in the works for The Incredibles and Monsters Inc., while numerous animated classics have migrated to Tubi and found a new home. All that plus the Sweet 16 of our Battle Royal Madness tournament has arrived. Who will survive and advance to the Elite 8? Tune in and find out.www.attitudeofaggression.com@WrestlngRealist@itsReyCash@PCTunney@itsmedpp@ViolentAesop@TheMindlessPod@therealcplatt@IWCWarChief@ChairshotMedia@BandwagonNerdsPROWRESTLINGTEES.COM/TheChairshot - Makes a GREAT GIFT!!!About Bandwagon NerdsJoin Patrick O'Dowd, David Ungar, PC Tunney, Rey Cash, and DPP as they keep everyone up on all things nerd and maybe add some new nerds along the way. It's the Bandwagon Nerds Podcast!About Chairshot Radio NetworkChairshot Radio NetworkLaunched in 2017, the Chairshot Radio Network presents you with the best in sports, entertainment, and sports entertainment. Wrestling and wrestling crossover podcasts + the most interesting content + the most engaging hosts = the most entertaining podcasts you'll find!MONDAY - Bandwagon Nerds (entertainment & popular culture)TUESDAY - 4 Corners Podcast (sports)WEDNESDAY - The Greg DeMarco Show (wrestling)THURSDAY - POD is WARFRIDAY - DWI Podcast (Drunk Wrestling Intellect)SATURDAY - The Mindless Wrestling PodcastSUNDAY - Keeping the news ridiculous... The Oddity / The Front and Center Sports PodcastCHAIRSHOT RADIO NETWORK PODCAST SPECIALSAttitude Of Aggression Podcast & The Big Five Project (chronologically exploring WWE's PPV/PLE history)http://TheChairshot.com PRESENTS...IMMEDIATE POST WWE PLE REACTIONS w/ DJ(Mindless), Tunney(DWI) & FriendsPatrick O'Dowd's 5X5Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/chairshot-radio-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

How does Paramount, an old-guard studio and media institution, buying Warner Bros., another of the same, change the landscape in Hollywood, on cable, and in news?Guest: Julia Alexander, media correspondent for Puck News.Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen.Podcast production by Evan Campbell, and Patrick Fort. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How does Paramount, an old-guard studio and media institution, buying Warner Bros., another of the same, change the landscape in Hollywood, on cable, and in news?Guest: Julia Alexander, media correspondent for Puck News.Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen.Podcast production by Evan Campbell, and Patrick Fort. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I was away in Chicago on Friday and caught up with Smackdown late, so there's a lot to unpack!  First of all, Road Dogg has quit his job on the WWE creative team and we have details as to why, plus Cody Rhodes is WWE champion again and I'm not sure why people are so upset about this given what some of them were saying two months ago.  Plus, Rhea Ripley and Jade Cargill's war of words on social media (work work work) fails to translate to compelling TV... the controversy around Gunther unmasking Dragon Lee on Raw... WWE planning for a record number of women's matches at WrestleMania this year and running through what those matches might be... DEMOLITION is taking their rightful place in the WWE Hall of Fame... the latest on AEW's future after the Warner Brothers Discovery acquisition by Paramount... AEW Revolution PREDICTIONS... and why you shouldn't expect to see Michael Hayes leaving WWE creative anytime soon.Support my sponsors this week by using the links below!QUINCE ▶ Visit http://quince.com/solomonster for FREE shipping and 365-day returns, and stop settling for clothes that don't last!FACTOR MEALS ▶ Use code "solomonster50off" at http://factormeals.com/solomonster50off to get 50 PERCENT OFF your first box plus FREE BREAKFAST for one year!WIX HARMONY ▶ The NEW WAY to create websites!  Try it FREE at http://wix.com/harmony***Follow Solomonster on X (formerly Twitter) for news and opinion:http://x.com/solomonsterSubscribe to the Solomonster Sounds Off on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSolomonster?sub_confirmation=1Become a Solomonster Sounds Off Channel Member:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jcg7mk93fGNqWPMfl_Aig/join

How does Paramount, an old-guard studio and media institution, buying Warner Bros., another of the same, change the landscape in Hollywood, on cable, and in news?Guest: Julia Alexander, media correspondent for Puck News.Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen.Podcast production by Evan Campbell, and Patrick Fort. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get ready for group therapy, mommy issues, and plenty of Star Trek drama — Trekcast is back, breaking down Starfleet Academy Episodes 8 and 9. We'll review the latest episodes, dive into the biggest moments, and share our predictions for next week's Starfleet Academy season finale. Plus, Riker himself, Jonathan Frakes, is speaking out and defending Starfleet Academy from the online haters. Star Trek is also hitting the road with a new partnership with Waze, and William Shatner is teaming up with Elon Musk for a surprising collaboration. All that and more on Trekcast. News:Jonathan Frakes Defends Starfleet Academyhttps://trekmovie.com/2026/03/05/interview-jonathan-frakes-on-finding-the-emotion-to-direct-starfleet-academy-and-his-star-trek-future/Star Trek Hits Wazehttps://blog.google/waze/waze-star-trek-experience/Shatner Says X Gonna Give it to You!https://techcrunch.com/2026/03/04/x-taps-william-shatner-to-give-out-invites-to-its-payments-service-x-money/Trekcast: The Galaxy's Most Unpredictable Star Trek Podcast!Welcome to Trekcast, the galaxy's most unpredictable Star Trek podcast! We're a fan-made show that dives into everything Star Trek, plus all things sci-fi, nerdy, and geeky—covering Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Stargate, and more. But Trekcast isn't just about warp drives and superheroes. If you love dad jokes, rescuing dogs, and even saving bears, you'll fit right in! Expect fun, laughs, and passionate discussions as we explore the ever-expanding universe of fandom. Join us for a wild ride through the stars—subscribe to Trekcast today! Connect with us: trekcasttng@gmail.comLeave us a voicemail - (570) 661-0001‬Check out our merch store at Trekcast.comHelp support the show - ko-fi.com/trekcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/star-trek-podcast-trekcast--5651491/support.

How does Paramount, an old-guard studio and media institution, buying Warner Bros., another of the same, change the landscape in Hollywood, on cable, and in news?Guest: Julia Alexander, media correspondent for Puck News.Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at slate.com/whatnextplus to get access wherever you listen.Podcast production by Evan Campbell, and Patrick Fort. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One Piece Season 2 Final Trailer, Paramount and WB Discovery Will Have One Streaming Service, Smiling Friends Update, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Bloopers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

All of this week's episodes of It Could Happen Here put together in one large file. - What’s Happened to the Israeli Left - Tax the Rich Takes the New York Capitol - What's Next for Iran? - Paramount, Warner Bros. and How Monopolies Ruin Everything - Executive Disorder: Iran, US Munitions Shortage, Texas Primary Election You can now listen to all Cool Zone Media shows, 100% ad-free through the Cooler Zone Media subscription, available exclusively on Apple Podcasts. So, open your Apple Podcasts app, search for “Cooler Zone Media” and subscribe today! http://apple.co/coolerzone Sources/Links: What’s Happened to the Israeli Left Gisha - https://gisha.org/en/ Breaking the Silence - https://www.breakingthesilence.org.il/ Zochrot - https://www.zochrot.org/welcome/index/en Culture for Solidarity - https://www.instagram.com/culture_of_solidarity/ Dignity for Palestinians - https://dignity4palestine.org/ Physicians for Human Rights Israel - https://www.phr.org.il/en/ Rabbis for Human Rights - https://www.rhr.org.il/en/ Remembering Awda Hathaleen - https://jewishcurrents.org/remembering-awdah-hathaleen Beith El-Meem - https://www.beitelmeem.org.il/aboutus-eng “No Other Land” documentary - https://releasing.dogwoof.com/no-other-land “Coexistance my ass!” documentary - https://www.coexistencemyass.com/ Dahlia Scheindlin's book "The Crooked Timber" on Israeli democracy and the occupation - https://www.degruyterbrill.com/document/doi/10.1515/9783110796582/html?lang=en&srsltid=AfmBOoqr8ur0KCgqZAYrxz5fZYX7QZpUlt6vN0b7zWTl-lJzNZDV-mgs Tax the Rich Takes the New York Capitol https://taxtherichny.com/action/ https://ourtime.nyc/ https://www.capitolconfidential.com/p/new-york-gained-thousands-of-new https://www.thecity.nyc/2026/02/19/mamdani-budget-parks-libraries/ https://www.nyc.gov/mayors-office/news/2026/01/mayor-mamdani---governor-hochul-to-launch-free-child-care-for-tw https://www.nyc.gov/mayors-office/news/2026/01/executive-order-12 Executive Disorder: Iran, US Munitions Shortage, Texas Primary Election https://apnews.com/article/bovino-minnesota-immigration-minneapolis-good-pretti-0ace82ca68846109fbf6d30439e6f0f1 https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/us-10th-circuit/1431469.html https://www.axios.com/2026/03/02/trump-iran-war-kurds-iraq https://x.com/KurdistanWatch/status/2028447001508012501?s=20 https://www.militaryreligiousfreedom.org/2026/03/mrff-inundated-with-complaints-of-gleeful-commanders-telling-troops-iran-war-is-part-of-gods-divine-plan-to-usher-in-the-return-of-jesus-christ/ https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/03/politics/cia-arming-kurds-iran https://presidency.gov.krd/sarok-nechervan-barzani-o-oazeri-daraoai-aeran-peshhathkani-naochhkh-taotoe-dhkhn/ https://x.com/qubadjt/status/2029199935917187252?s=20 https://x.com/CENTCOM/status/2029219939102401017?s=20 https://www.centcom.mil/ https://www.politico.com/news/2026/03/04/pam-bondi-subpoena-epstien-00812960 https://www.cnbc.com/2026/03/03/fcc-chair-brendan-carr-wbd-paramount-merger-deal-netflix.html https://x.com/KellieMeyerNews/status/2027181141162111461 https://president.columbia.edu/news/message-acting-president-claire-shipman-0 https://x.com/NoahHurowitz/status/2027124257394774140?s=20 https://www.aclu.org/press-releases/transgender-kansans-challenge-state-law-invalidating-their-drivers-licenses-and-allowing-them-to-be-sued-for-using-public-restrooms https://www.kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/documents/sb244_enrolled.pdf https://www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-news/kansas-revokes-license-no-gender-change https://x.com/admcrlsn/status/2029041869074604256?s=20 https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2026/us/elections/results-texas-us-senate-primary.html https://www.texastribune.org/2026/03/03/jasmine-crockett-dallas-williamson-county-voting-changes/ https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/03/us/elections/dallas-county-vote-tally-court-ruling.html https://www.texastribune.org/2026/02/04/on-the-issues-a-qa-with-the-texas-democrats-running-for-u-s-senate/ https://jamestalarico.com/issues/ https://punchbowl.news/article/campaigns/talarico-pitch/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on PREVIOUSLY ON…, Jason and Joelle break down the trailers for Scary Movie, which sees the OG cast returning to parody the latest horror hits, and the highly anticipated DCU series Lanterns, coming to HBO. They also cover the news that A24 is opening a Vegas wedding chapel for one day to promote the upcoming film The Drama, starring Zendaya and Robert Pattinson, and discuss whether the reveal that Zendaya and Tom Holland were recently married was just a coincidence or some brilliant guerrilla marketing. Next, they discuss the Actor Awards (formerly the Screen Actors Guild Awards), including who the biggest winners and losers of the night were and whether this award show might be doing it better than the rest. They then cover the story of actor Jared Harris, of The Crown and Chernobyl fame, taking legal action after his likeness was used in AI-generated movie trailers. They wrap up with some rapid-fire headlines, including HBO Max and Paramount+ being merged into one streaming platform, directors Phil Lord and Chris Miller stating that Project Hail Mary contains zero green-screen shots, and Marvel Rivals announcing that the game will feature several MCU tie-ins in the months leading up to Avengers: Doomsday. Plus, we get a special report from Rosie on Mothra’s 65th Anniversary, LIVE from the Godzilla Hotel in Shinjuku, Tokyo! Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ralph welcomes sociologist and historian Behrooz Ghamari-Tabrizi to discuss the United States' war of aggression on Iran.Behrooz Ghamari-Tabrizi is an Iranian-born American historian and sociologist. He is a Research Fellow at the Center for Place, Culture, and Politics at the CUNY Graduate Center. He was the Chair of the Department of Near Eastern Studies and Director of the Sharmin and Bijan Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Iran and Persian Gulf Studies at Princeton University. He is the author of four books on different aspects and historical context of the Iranian revolution of 1979 and its aftermath.The only countries that I see that are in constant violation of international law is the United States and Israel. And frankly, I am speechless, although I'm speaking, but I am speechless—in what universe can this war be justified as self-defense? You listened to Secretary Rubio's speech in Munich where he laments 400 years of colonial rule being lost to this international law and laws of fighting wars because they want to go back to the way things were in the 18th and 19th century. This is a naked expansionist, extortionist administration here, and that's the only reason they have launched this war, and there is absolutely no justification for it.Behrooz Ghamari-TabriziFor years and years, the Israelis have been assassinating Iranian scientists. They were sabotaging Iranian industries. And actually, the Iranian government showed tremendous restraint in responding to these Israeli provocations because they didn't want to create the situation in which we find ourselves today. But then at the end of the day, calling Iran the aggressor here I think is a total ignorance of history and the context in which this war has started.Behrooz Ghamari-TabriziAll these things are not to suggest that the Iranian government in any form or shape is a democratic and just state. But the question here is about the sovereignty of the Iranian state. And the only inheritance of the revolution that has been kept throughout these forty-odd years was the question of sovereignty. Because that was one of the demands of the revolution. The question of social justice was thrown out of the window after the revolution. The question of civil liberties was thrown out of the window after the revolution. The only thing that is left is Iranian sovereignty. And according to every single intelligence study, what Iranians do outside their borders is a defensive posture. Iran does not have an expansionist agenda.Behrooz Ghamari-TabriziNews 3/6/26* Last week, Bill and Hillary Clinton testified before the House Oversight Committee on their respective relationships with financier and sexual predator, Jeffrey Epstein. Hillary Clinton, in a deposition described as contentious, maintained that she had virtually zero connections with Epstein, stating at one point “I am so tired of answering that question,” per PBS. Former President Bill Clinton meanwhile, tried to downplay his relationship with Epstein, describing it as “cordial,” and claiming that he had come to an arrangement with Epstein where the financier provided his private jet for humanitarian trips in exchange for Clinton discussing politics and economics with him. The committee pressed Clinton on this point, noting that Epstein visited the White House numerous times during Clinton's presidency and that there are photos of the two men shaking hands. Clinton told lawmakers he “did not recall those interactions.” These answers leave much to be desired.* Meanwhile, another Epstein associate occupies the Oval Office today – Donald Trump – and on February 26th the Wall Street Journal reported that the Department of Justice, under the stewardship of Attorney General Pam Bondi, has been withholding interviews with a woman who accused President Donald Trump of sexual assault back in the 1980s. As the Journal writes, the suppression of this interview “raises new questions about the Justice Department's handling of the Epstein files release and the pages that have been kept private.” The Journal adds that “Trump officials initially opposed the release of the files and then fumbled their response, including inconsistent redactions that exposed dozens of Epstein victims and initially kept some prominent men's names hidden.” However, on March 5th, POLITICO reported that the FBI has now published a trio of FBI interviews with the woman who accused the president of sexually assaulting her in collusion with Jeffrey Epstein. Trump and his allies categorically deny any wrongdoing on the part of the president, with White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt calling the allegations “completely baseless…backed by zero credible evidence, from a sadly disturbed woman who has an extensive criminal history.” This story also highlights what is sure to be the next flashpoint in this saga: on Wednesday, a House committee voted to subpoena Attorney General Pam Bondi to testify about her handling of the Epstein files.* Turning to media news, last week we covered how Paramount-Skydance, led by the Ellison family and backed by the Trump administration, outmaneuvered Netflix to close a deal acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery – including CNN. Throughout this process, many have raised the alarm that if the Ellisons were to get their hands on CNN, they would turn it over to their ideological attack dog, Bari Weiss, as they did with CBS News. Variety is now echoing those concerns, reporting that “It's expected that Weiss will have a big role in steering CNN.” Just what exactly this role will be remains to be seen, but given her tenure as editor-in-chief of CBS News, there is much cause for concern.* In related news, Variety reports Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav has filed to sell 4,004,149 shares – over $114 million worth of stock – in the company following the announcement of the sale to Paramount, including Paramount's eye-popping offer of $31 per share. Zaslav retains additional stock and options which he could cash out as the deal moves forward. Curiously, even as the Trump administration backed the Paramount buyout over the Netflix deal, the president himself continues to bank on the fiscal stability of the streaming giant, with the Hollywood Reporter documenting that Trump bought between $600,000 and $1.25 million worth of Netflix debt in January, adding to the $500,000 to $1 million in Netflix bonds that he purchased in December. This story notes that while the Netflix-Warner deal fell through, Netflix walked away with a $2.8 billion “break-up fee,” and an investment grade credit rating, unlike both WBD and Paramount.* Looking at domestic politics, this week primaries were held in Texas and North Carolina which yielded the nomination of James Talarico in Texas, beating out Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett for the Democratic nod, and the razor thin victory of incumbent Valerie Foushee over her progressive challenger Nida Allam in the Durham-Chapel Hill region. But many more primary battles lay ahead, perhaps the most interesting of which is unfolding in Maine, where the Bernie Sanders-backed veteran-turned-oysterman Graham Platner is duking it out with Chuck Schumer's preferred candidate, outgoing Governor Janet Mills. Platner, despite damaging stories, has continued to draw massive crowds and enjoys a huge polling advantage. Last week, Platner's allies, led by United Autoworkers President Shawn Fain, staged a sort of intervention with Schumer, with Fain lambasting the “shortcomings” in Democratic leaders' approach to the 2026 midterms, “particularly their failure to adequately listen to working-class voters.” Michael Monahan, a high-level official in the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, also sent a letter to the Democratic Senate Campaign Committee strongly urging the DSCC to “refrain from intervening further in [the Maine] primary.” A mid-February independent poll found Platner with a 38-point lead over Mills among likely Democratic primary voters, yet the party continues to back Mills to the hilt. This from NBC.* Our remaining stories this week concern foreign affairs. First, in South Africa, it seems the forces of the Left are looking to pool their support by entering into a political alliance. According to TimesLIVE, a prominent South African online newspaper, the country's largest standalone Left party, the Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has convened with the South African Communist Party (SACP) to discuss such an electoral pact. The SACP has long participated in a tripartite alliance with the African National Congress party (ANC), which has ruled South Africa since the end of Apartheid, but recently announced they would contest elections independently. The EFF and SACP emphasized that their priorities align on the “deep crises confronting South Africa: de-industrialisation, austerity-driven fiscal consolidation, collapsing energy security, mass unemployment, and extreme poverty.”* In another major political realignment, the Green Party of England and Wales is surging as the Labour Party, under the centrist leadership of Prime Minister Keir Starmer, continues to lose ground to the Nigel Farage-led far right party, Reform UK. The rise of the Green Party has been bubbling for some time, as progressive voters feel betrayed by Labour and the momentum behind Jeremy Corbyn's “Your Party” has fizzled, but the first major test occurred recently in the Labour stronghold riding of Groton and Denton in Greater Manchester. According to the BBC, this marks the first ever win for the Greens in a by-election, with 34-year-old plumber Hannah Spencer becoming the party's first ever MP in northern England. Reform ran second, with Labour dropping by 25% into third place. Moreover, Zeteo reports the Greens have leapfrogged ahead of Labour in national polling, second only to Reform and has become the single most popular party among voters under 50. For the past five months, the Greens have been led by self-described “eco-populist” Zack Polanski, and have espoused policies including giving councils the power to control rents, extending free school meals to all children, and imposing a new ‘wealth tax' on assets above £10m.* In Congress, Representative Ro Khanna has introduced the West Bank Human Rights Resolution to Condemn Israeli Settlement Expansion. This resolution is described as utilizing far more specific language to condemn “Israeli settler violence and referencing potential sanctions tools while also calling for a review of US policies that may indirectly subsidise settlement activity,” per the Middle East Eye. In part, this resolution is a response to the Israeli government's February 8th approval of “sweeping changes to land registration and civil control in Areas A and B of the West Bank, which Palestinians say breach the Oslo Accords and advance de facto annexation.” This resolution was drafted in conjunction with Cameron Kasky, the survivor of the 2018 Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting who has become a leading activist on rights for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. In a statement upon the introduction of this resolution, Kasky wrote “this is a necessary measure for Democrats and Republicans to unite behind the upholding of international law. Democrats and Republicans can agree that U.S. taxpayer money being used to subsidize the violation of international law is an outrage.”* Our final two stories concern the U.S. attacks on Iran. First, a bizarre sequence of conflicting claims between the U.S. and Spain have left many observers puzzled. First, on March 3rd, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez addressed the Iberian nation, saying “Very often great wars start with a chain of events spiralling out of control due to miscalculations, technical failures, and unforeseen circumstances. Therefore, we must learn from history and cannot play Russian roulette with the fate of millions.” Sánchez warned of “repeating the mistakes of the past,” and drew a comparison with the invasion of Iraq, concluding his government's position is “No to war,” per CNBC. More pointedly, the Spanish government prevented two jointly operated bases in its territory from being used in the strikes on Iran. Trump responded on the 4th by vowing to cut off all trade with Madrid, saying “Spain has been terrible…We don't want anything to do with Spain.” Then, on March 5th, Karoline Leavitt told the press that “With respect to Spain, I think they heard the president's message yesterday loud and clear, and it's my understanding, over the past several hours, they've agreed to cooperate with the U.S. military.” Yet, the Spanish Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares immediately responded that “The Spanish government's position on the war in the Middle East ... and the use of our bases has not changed at all.” This also from CNBC. Trump's threat to cut off trade with Spain would be difficult to follow through on, given that the 27 nations in the European Union negotiate trade agreements collectively,* Finally, far from assuaging concerns about the attacks on Iran leading to blowback, the Hill reports that, when asked during a phone call with Time magazine about whether Americans should be worried about a potential strike on the homeland, Trump replied, “I guess.” Trump went on to say “We think about it all the time. We plan for it. But yeah…we expect some things…some people will die. When you go to war, some people will die.” Stunningly, despite Trump openly declaring that we are at war with Iran sans congressional authorization and even casually admitting Americans could be killed on home soil, the feckless Congress has voted down War Powers resolutions in the House and Senate. In the upper house, the bill introduced by Democratic Senator Tim Kaine of Virginia, failed 47-53, with Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky crossing party lines to support it while Senator John Fetterman of Pennsylvania crossed party lines to vote nay, per the AP. A similar measure in the House, introduced by Reps. Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie – the duo behind the Epstein Files Transparency Act and other war powers resolutions including on Venezuela – failed by a vote of 212-219. In addition to Massie, Republican Rep. Warren Davison of Ohio voted in favor of the resolution, while four House Democrats voted nay, per Axios. Again the question is presented to us, if this won't shock Congress to action, what will?This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Episode 599 of the Sports Media Podcast with Richard Deitsch features Sports Media Watch editor and founder Jon Lewis and SBJ media reporter Austin Karp. In this podcast we discuss Paramount chairman/CEO David Ellison telling CNBC that the company plans to continue its relationship with the National Football League and what the means; Jason Benetti joining NBC as lead play by play announcer for "Sunday Night Baseball;" CBS and TNT Sports announcing their joint NCAA men's basketball tournament broadcast teams; TNT Sports picking up media rights to FIBA tournaments in the U.S.,; Tubi carrying alt-casts F-1 races and practice and qualifying sessions available to stream through Yahoo Sports; the Lakers-Warriors brutal rating on ABC; our thoughts on the World Baseball Classic; Austin's interview with CAA agents and more. You can subscribe to this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's an absolutely packed episode a week away from the Oscars. We're playing some catch-up with nominees and we've got one monster of a new release. Here's what we have for you: THE BRIDE! That exclamation point says it all. Writer-director Maggie Gyllenhaal's wild and bold update of "The Bride of Frankenstein" mixes tones and genres in a way that's dividing critics (including us). Jessie Buckley and Christian Bale co-star. In theaters. THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB. The last of the five nominees in the best international feature category for us to discuss here. Tunisian filmmaker Kaouther Ben Hania mixes the real-life audio of a 5-year-old Palestinian trapped in a car in Gaza with actors playing the emergency operators on the other end of the line. We don't agree on this film, either, but it has moved many audiences deeply. Available for online rental. THE PERFECT NEIGHBOR. Nominated for best documentary feature, this Netflix film is composed entirely of deputies' body cam footage of a neighborhood where a deadly shooting ripped the multicultural community apart. We think this is the front-runner for the Academy Award, if only because it's probably the one most people saw (plus, it's great). Streaming now. MR. NOBODY AGAINST PUTIN. Russian school teacher Pavel Talankin bravely documents Putin's propagandist efforts to indoctrinate young minds at the start of the Ukraine invasion. You come to really care about him and the kids in his care, particularly the teens who are facing an uncertain future. This is also up for the best documentary feature Oscar. Available for online rental. MOVIE NEWS LIVE! Another busy week between early reactions to "The Bride!", HBO Max and Paramount + merging into one streaming platform, Daryl Hannah's op-ed about how she's portrayed in Ryan Murphy's "Love Story," the "Little House on the Prairie" reboot, and Catherine O'Hara's posthumous Actor Award. Join us here on Fridays at Noon Pacific. Thanks for being here! Make sure to join us Tuesday at Noon Pacific for our Oscar predictions livestream with Glenn Whipp from the LA Times: https://youtube.com/live/PTrb9bx-d4E?feature=share  

This week, Les and Nick jump into Paradise season 2 with that monster 3-episode premiere and the fourth ep out now as well! Does it hold up to the awesomeness of season 1? (Yes! So far, absolutely yes - start watching this show if you've not) We give you all our thoughts on Elvis, Sinatra, feral kids, Xavier's charm, and Jane. Oh, Jane. Somebody needs a breath mint. Plus, Paramount+ brought back all the procedurals to distract Les! Will it work? Obviously! #ParadiseHulu #ParadiseDisney #ParadiseWeDontKnowWhatToCallAnyStreamingServicesAnymore #IGuessTheyreAll #ParamountPlus 

In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what's going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episode of The Pitt with Sarah Marrs from Lainey Gossip. Plus: Our thoughts on the season premiere of DTF St. Louis.What is our reaction to Paramount buying Warner Bros? Did Jamie Lee Curtis accidentally reveal the final season of The Bear? Are we excited about the new Lanterns show? Does God of War on Prime Video really look bad? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Homework for next week:The Pitt Season 2 Episode 10 (HBO Max)DTF St. Louis Episode 2 (HBO Max)Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):04:45 - TV NewsParamount Buys Warner BrosThis is about reinventing the businessJamie Lee Curtis accidentally confirms The Bear will end with S5‘God of War' Creator Says TV First Look Is DumbLanterns TrailerScrubs Reboot is huge31:30 - The Pitt Season 2Episode 9 - 3:00 P.M.1:24:30 - DTF St. LouisEpisode 1 - CornholeLinks:Follow Sarah's work at Lainey GossipListen to Patrick's videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick's newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David's free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go through the latest news on the WWE shareholder lawsuit and allegations of communications being deleted, plus Mark Shapiro speaks at the Morgan Stanley conference.00:00:00 Start00:03:29 WWE plaintiffs seek sanctions over deleted Signal messages00:20:23 Judge orders parties in WWE shareholder lawsuit to remove redactions00:28:17 Janel Grant and her counsel speak on behalf of bill to limit usage of NDAs00:34:43 Dr. Carlon Colker loses appeal of order to produce documents00:37:07 Mark Shapiro at Morgan Stanley Tech Conference00:52:20 Paramount+ to combine with HBO Max, UFC on TNT?01:02:55 WWE going to the Middle East01:05:30 TV & streaming numbersMusic courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsSubstack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This week we're joined by Sam Sanders of The Sam Sanders Show to discuss Sinners, the most nominated film in Academy Awards history. With sixteen nominations across directing, writing, music, and acting categories, Sinners is a somewhat surprising record breaker, as genre films, especially films with horror elements, are rarely awarded by The Academy.  On this episode we discuss the film, why it was able to break through, if Sinners counts as a genre film; and if so, what genre it represents. We also get into what effect the Warner Bros. Paramount merger might have on the Oscars, the film's blunt sexuality, Michael B. Jordan's double act, and what to make of the film's coda. Finally, Sam makes an impassioned case for Sung Song Blue and Kate Hudson's nominated performance.  Check out Sam's interviews with Kate Hudson, as well as some of the cast and crew of Sinners on The Sam Sanders Show. Sign up for Check Book, the Blank Check newsletter featuring even more “real nerdy shit” to feed your pop culture obsession. Dossier excerpts, film biz AND burger reports, and even more exclusive content you won't want to miss out on. Join our Patreon for franchise commentaries and bonus episodes. Follow us @blankcheckpod on Twitter, Instagram, Threads and Facebook!  Buy some real nerdy merch Connect with other Blankies on our Reddit or Discord For anything else, check out BlankCheckPod.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Entrepreneur Robert Dahl was drawn from Minnesota to the Napa Valley wine scene and wealthy Silicon Valley businessman Emad Tawfilis wanted to be an investor in the wine industry. But in March 2015, their bitter money dispute over a winery business ended in murder. “48 Hours" Correspondent Tracy Smith reports. This classic "48 Hours" episode last aired on 8/18/2018. Watch all-new episodes of “48 Hours” on Saturdays and stream on demand on Paramount+. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bonus Episode for Mar. 5. Reports from entertainment companies this quarter underline what's driving consolidation in the industry. Paramount Skydance won a bidding war against Netflix for Warner Bros. Discovery, while Comcast spun out its cable networks into a new company. Wall Street Journal media and entertainment reporter Joe Flint discusses what stood out from Comcast, Disney, Netflix, Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery and Versant. Ben Fritz hosts this special bonus episode of What's News in Earnings, where we dig into companies' earnings reports and analyst calls to find out what's going on under the hood of the American economy. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Boys are back, and this time they're stepping into the role of CEO to discuss the projects they'd be green-lighting and IP moves they'd be making if they were at the helm of the Paramount–Warner Bros. megadeal. (00:05) Intro(12:45) Armchair CEO(1:16:48) Outro Hosts: Van Lathan, Charles Holmes, Jomi Adeniran, and Steve AhlmanProducers: Jamie and Devon BaroldiAdditional Production Support: Arjuna Ramgopowell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's Keith solo, and he finds you explaining why ListenerLiz left him to be nothing short of fascinating. He's also writing this description himself, and youse are fuckin' weird! Anyway, Keith also discusses the U.S. and Israel attacking Iran and Paramount buying Warner Bros. to create one of the largest state-run media outlets known to man. Get ready to laugh and laugh!

Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery explore combining Paramount+ and HBO Max into a 200M subscriber streaming giant. The panel debates whether the merger can challenge Netflix, what happens to CNN, and why the old cable news model may be dying.

The bidding war between Paramount and Netflix over the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery appeared to come to a close last week, when Netflix backed out. The Times journalists Nicole Sperling, Lauren Hirsch and Jonathan Mahler discuss this Hollywood drama fit for the big screen, and why it could reshape our political and cultural landscape. Guest: Nicole Sperling, a New York Times reporter in Los Angeles, covering Hollywood and the streaming revolution. Lauren Hirsch, a New York Times reporter who covers the biggest stories on Wall Street, including mergers and acquisitions. Jonathan Mahler, a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine. Background reading:  Paramount raised its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery last week. Netflix lost Warner Bros., but maybe that's a good thing. Photo: Ricardo Nagaoka for The New York Times For more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Ringer's Bill Simmons is joined by David Jacoby to answer some mailbag questions from the listeners (2:45). Then, Matt Belloni joins to react to the Paramount–Warner Bros. merger and to discuss the winners and losers of the deal (01:11:33). Host: Bill Simmons Guests: Matt Belloni and David Jacoby Producers: Chia Hao Tat and Eduardo Ocampo Bundle and Save Book now. #ULTRACourtside could get you closer to the game! https://michelobultra.com/courtside MICHELOB ULTRA® COURTSIDE '25 to '26. No Purchase Necessary. Open to US residents 21 plus. Begins on October 1, 2025 and ends on June 30, 2026 Multiple entry periods. See Official Rules at https://michelobultra.com/courtside for free entry, entry deadlines, prizes, and details. The Ringer is committed to responsible gaming. Please visit⁠⁠⁠ www.rg-help.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn more about the resources and helplines available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices