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DAMIONMLK Day:Incoming Walmart CEO John Furner:Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy reminds us blahblahblah. During our annual MLK Day Celebration, we reflected on blahblahblah. We care for people. Blahblahblah We strive to be honest, fair, and courageous. And we put others first in the work we do to help people live better.When we lead with care, show respect and do what's right, we honor Dr. King's legacy through action and continue building a Walmart that reflects our purpose and values.Walmart: $27,408,854, the fiscal 2025 annual total compensation of our median associate was $29,469, and the ratio of these amounts was 930:1.By 11:14 AM: He has earned $29,469 (the median worker's entire year of labor).Total Earnings by MLK Day: ~$1,425,000That $1.4 million is equivalent to the lifetime earnings of 48 median Walmart associates (assuming each works for one year at $29,469)As of January 20, 2026, the combined net worth of the Walton family has reached a historic $513.4 billion, according to the latest Bloomberg and Forbes data.As of January 2026, the Walton family collectively receives approximately $3.4 billion per year in dividends from Walmart.Per Day: The family earns roughly $9.27 million every day just by owning the stock.Per Hour: They earn about $386,000 per hour, 24 hours a day.King was literally campaigning for a living wage in Memphis when he was shot by the FBI. your move, walmart CEO John Furner WHO DO YOU BLAME?WestJet reverses cramped seating layout after viral videos show passengers' knees pressed against seats.In the reconfigured layout, which rolled out in late October on select Boeing 737s, space between rows was reduced to 28 inches to accommodate an extra row of seats. WestJet also made economy class seats non-reclinable, offering passengers the option to pay extra for adjustable seats.In a news statement, the company said it will reverse what it called the "densified seating" by removing the additional row of seats.WHO DO YOU BLAME?Samantha (Sam) Taylor was appointed WestJet Group Executive Vice-President and Chief Experience Officer March 2025. Sam joined Sunwing in March 2020 as Chief Marketing Officer. Sam's portfolio is accountable for critical touch points in the guest journey and includes leading all Marketing, Guest Experience and Contact Centres for WestJet and Sunwing Vacations. MMStakeholders!Customers: WestJet's rollout of the reconfigured seats has sparked widespread outrage among travelers and even crew members.Employees: Reuters reported that pilots and flight attendants have raised concerns over the new configuration's comfort and safety, specifically whether passengers could safely evacuate the plane in an emergency due to the confined seating.Journalists: Reuters reported that pilots and flight attendants have raised concerns over the new configuration's comfort and safety, specifically whether passengers could safely evacuate the plane in an emergency due to the confined seating.Labor Unions: Alia Hussain, president of the union local representing WestJet cabin personnel, said: "It created a hostile working environment for us as cabin personnel."Onex Corporation, WestJet's publicly traded ownersWhich is really founder and board Chair Gerry Schwartz (annual Chair fee of $1 million), who maintains 100% control of the Multiple Voting Shares (MVS) of Onex Corporation, which effectively grants him 60% of the total voting power in the company.This control allows him to elect 60% of the members of Onex's Board of Directors. While he also personally holds a significant portion of the Subordinate Voting Shares (SVS)—roughly 11.3% as of late 2024—the primary mechanism of his control is the MVS class.All stupid U.S. dual class dictatorships who do not do this!!The "Sunset" Provision: In May 2023, Onex shareholders approved a plan to implement a "sunset" on these special voting rights. Under this agreement, Schwartz's multiple voting rights are scheduled to expire three years after the effective date of the amendment (roughly May 2026).Current Status: As we are currently in early 2026, Schwartz remains the controlling shareholder. Upon the "Event of Change" later this year, the Multiple Voting Shares will convert into Subordinate Voting Shares, and he will lose his absolute control, shifting the company toward a more traditional governance structure.Matt Damon says Netflix wants to make action movies differently to account for shorter attention spansHow the art of filmmaking is being subvertedThe "Say What You Do" Rule: Writers are frequently being told to eliminate subtext. In traditional filmmaking, if a character is sad, you show them staring at a cold cup of coffee. Now, streamers often request that the character explicitly say, "I'm just so sad right now," or have another character ask, "Why are you so sad?"The Reason: If you are looking at your phone during a silent, emotional shot, you miss the story. If the character says it out loud, you can follow the plot without looking at the screen.Heightened Audio Cues: If you've noticed that modern movies have very aggressive sound design—sudden loud bangs, dramatic musical stings, or high-pitched notification-like sounds—it's often intentional.The "Audio Hook": These sounds act like a "ping" to pull your eyes back from your phone to the TV. It's a literal alarm clock for your attention.The "First 10 Minutes" Mandate: In the past, a movie could have a "slow burn" opening (think 2001: A Space Odyssey). Today, Netflix and other streamers use data that shows exactly when a user hits the "Back" button.The Note: Writers are told that a "major event" (an explosion, a death, or a massive hook) must happen within the first 2 to 5 minutes. If the "inciting incident" happens at the 20-minute mark, the data shows they will lose 30% of the audience to TikTok.Centered Framing: Cinematographers are increasingly being told to keep the "important" action in the center of the frame.The Reason: This makes the content easier to view on a mobile device if the user decides to switch from the TV to their phone, or if they are watching a cropped "clip" of the movie on social media later.Increased "Recapping": Have you noticed characters summarizing what just happened more often?The "TikTok Brain" Fix: Because people are multitasking, they often lose the thread of the plot. Streamers now encourage dialogue like, "So, let me get this straight, we have to get the key from the vault before the guard returns in five minutes?" It's a recap for someone who tuned out for the last three minutes.WHO DO YOU BLAME?Netflix: Ted Sarandos & Greg Peters (Co-CEOs of Netflix), Reed Hastings, Jay HoagDrug CEOs (re: The Algorithm): Passive Viewing: Data shows that up to 94% of people use a phone while watching TV.TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew: TikTok is widely considered the pioneer of the "Short-Form Video" era. Its algorithm is specifically designed to provide "intermittent reinforcement" (like a slot machine), which studies suggest can reduce the ability to focus on long-term tasks.Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg: Zuckerberg pivoted Facebook and Instagram (Reels) to aggressively compete with TikTok. Critics argue this transition turned a platform for connection into one of "passive scrolling" that further erodes focus.YouTube CEO Neal Mohan: Under his leadership, YouTube Shorts was launched to capture the short-attention-span market. Even YouTube co-founder Steve Chen has recently warned that these short videos are "shrinking kids' attention spans."Smartphones: Former Apple CEO Steve Jobs MMStanford: The "Father of Persuasive Tech": B.J. FoggStanford's Persuasive Technology Lab, run by B.J. Fogg, taught many of the founders and early employees of Instagram and Facebook.The "Fogg Behavior Model" taught engineers how to use "triggers" and "rewards" to change human behavior through software. He provided the scientific framework that allowed tech companies to treat the human brain like hardware that could be "hacked" for maximum engagement.Trump calls NYSE Dallas expansion plans 'unbelievably bad' for New York: Trump says move poses 'big test' for newly inaugurated Mayor Zohran Mamdani. WHICH HYPOCRISY DO YOU BLAME?The Free Market BullshitTrump and Texas leaders have long championed the freedom of businesses to flee blue-state regulations. However, now that a prestigious icon like the NYSE is actually expanding to Dallas, Trump has pivoted to calling it "unbelievably bad" for New York.The Anti-Woke /Anti-ESG scaremongeringTexas frames itself as a "Sanctuary from Socialism," yet the Texas Stock Exchange (TXSE) is being used to bypass ESG transparency. While railing against woke mandates, these leaders are creating their own ideological silos—demanding a protected market where management isn't held accountable by shareholders for social or environmental impacts.Texas AG Ken Paxton described BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard as an "investment cartel" that was "illegally controlling national energy markets" and "squeezing more money out of hardworking Americans."Paxton sent a formal warning to Larry Fink and other CEOs, stating that their "radical environmental policies" and "race-based quotas" (DEI) would face severe enforcement actions if they prioritized "politics over consumers."Lead by example: Trump quits NYC and Musk's Dexit to Y'all StreetThroughout his 2024 campaign, Trump consistently compared New York unfavorably to states like Florida and Texas: as an example, he pointed to the lack of state income tax in Florida as a reason why "everyone is leaving New York." Elon Musk's Dexit from Delaware/California is sold as a strike for freedom, yet his empire is built on nearly $40 billion in government subsidies and contracts. He moved to Texas to escape over-regulation (re: his pay package and people being mad about nooses in his factories) while simultaneously heading the most over-regulatory body ever: Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).Leader name calling and scaremongeringTrump's pre-bromance attacks on New York's new mayor, Zohran Mamdani (communist lunatic" and a "Marxist"). Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson (UPenn, Harvard, Princeton): "un-American socialist impulse" and explicitly marketed Dallas as a "sanctuary from socialism" for businesses looking to Dexit New York. The Elite vs. Common Man NonsenseDespite bullshit Y'all Street populist framing, the Texas Stock Exchange is backed by the world's most powerful financial titans. There is no common man victory here; it is the CEO class moving the financial capital to a jurisdiction with fewer labor protections and less oversight.The Big Four Anchor InvestorsBlackRock: (managing ~$14 trillion), despite being the primary target of "anti-woke" and anti-ESG rhetoric from the same politicians who support the TXSE.Citadel Securities: Led by Ken Griffin, this firm executes roughly 1 in 4 of all stock trades in the U.S. Left Chicago for Miami.J.P. Morgan Chase: Jamie Dimon. Joined in 2025 during a $90 million funding round and holds an observer seat on the board.Charles Schwab: handles over 50% of U.S. retail stock orders.MATTWalmart International CEO Kath McLay to step down - WHO DO YOU BLAME?Half exiting CEO Doug McMillonMcLay was under McMillon her entire tenure at WalMart, raised to CEO of the international divisionClearly a protege - passed over for the new CEO?Incoming CEO John FurnerThe white guy who became CEO is such an interesting new story, but Furner started as a sales clerk and has been with the WALTONS a long time through Sam's Club as CEO, another Walton jointFurner/McMillon/Walton family named David Guggina CEO of Walmart US (passing McLay), Chris Nicholas replace McLay, Seth Dallaire was made chief growth officer… rounding out an all male promotion cycle of new execs - no women in major positionsMaybe McLay read the tea leaves - women got chief legal and chief of people, like everywhere else, but leave the big jobs to the swinging dicks.The compensation and management development committee, who according to the company charter, ir responsible to “periodically review and recommend to the full Board succession planning practices for the Company's CEO and other executive officers.”Carla Harris (chair) - black woman with “multicultural” in her job description at Morgan Stanley who apparently didn't apply “multiculturalism” to Walmart executive search?Marissa Mayer - yes, THAT Marissa Mayer, who is on the board of Starbucks with Brian Niccol and AT&T where Randall Stephenson was CEOBrian Niccol - CEO of Starbucks, with no conflict by having Marissa Mayer on the same boardRandall Stephenson - ex CEO of AT&T, with no conflict of interest by having Marissa Mayer on the board. Also on the board - Tom Horton, ex CEO of American Airlines who was… CFO of AT&T under StephensonShishir Mehrotra - who worked at Google via YouTube when… Marissa Mayer worked there (she was in search/maps)Kath McLay, who just couldn't cut it at Walmart anymoreAn SEC official has said (implied) you don't HAVE to vote your proxies as an investor - WHO DO YOU BLAME?Brian Daly, who gave a speech titled (Re)Empowering Fiduciaries in Proxy Voting on Jan 8 in which he argued that not voting doesn't necessarily violate fiduciary dutyGamblers: “Not voting makes sense in many situations. Look, for example, at quantitative and systematic managers, who often operate models that merely seek exposures to identified sources of alpha.”Index investors: “But it may be appropriate for these categories of investment advisers (and the Boards that exercise oversight over this function) to consider whether taking positions on fundamental corporate matters, or on precatory proposals, is consistent with their investment mandates.”Hedging himself: “So, there is no stock answer to the “Must I vote?” question... Instead, it is important that advisers and clients have a fair amount of latitude to decide what works in their individual cases.”Threatening using proxy advisors: “And if we are raising issues for consideration, I will also mention, because the President did, that there is real concern out there that habitual adherence to a proxy consultant's recommendations could pull an adviser into a Section 13(d) group.”Investors, because no matter what Brian Daly suggests, investors almost never vote against management and neither do proxy advisors, so what the fuck are we talking about?Cost, because Daly points out, “And in assessing proposed votes, investment advisers might utilize the Fiduciary Interpretation's concept of a “reasonable inquiry into the client's objectives.” If an investment adviser routinely follows a proxy advisor's stock recommendations without a tailored engagement or independent analysis, is this “reasonable inquiry?” Maybe, but it is certainly worth thinking about. And, to go back to the first question, if the voting process is so burdensome that it requires extensive external resources, why is the adviser voting at all?”John Chevedden, along with Jim McRitchie, without whom we have maybe half the shareholder rights as SP500 companies, and who the no-action data is now showing is disproportionately getting responses for exclusion from the SEC (as if to double down on the idea that we can ignore those commie socialists entirely, but we want to tell you explicitly you're totally legally cool and there's no threat if you exclude Chevedden). Chevedden might be the reason investors were voting at all - maybe now they won't have to?

Phil Pinti is about 18 days out from toeing the start line of the Arizona Monster 300!! Once the gun goes off, he will have a week to take on this insanely long adventure that traverses the deserts of southern Arizona. This will be it's inaugaral year and is organized by the awesome Candice Burt and Destination Trails. In this episode, we talk about his mindset a month out and his training up until this point before being joined by Randy Stephenson, Phil's crew chief for this event. We also talk about the absolutely beautiful Route 66 Ultra put on by Heather and Marshall Ulrich, which is a race I HIGHLY recommend people check out! (My experience wasn't as beautiful but that had nothing to do with this amazing community of runners and the beautiful event they put on!) Other possible titles for this episode: "What's a Macho Man....without a Randy" "From Route 66 to Badwater, Randall Stephenson...the Man for the Job" "I'm Afraid"- Philly

Gabe Ikard and Teddy Lehman discuss OU hiring Ben Arbuckle to be the offensive coordinator and discuss what stands out to them about Arbuckle's offensive scheme. Josh McCuisition joins to break down OU's 2025 recruiting class led by Michael Fasusi. McCuistion discusses his favorite players in the Sooners 2025 signing class and also mentions what players he think could help the Sooners as true freshman. Ikard and Lehman discuss OU's annoucement that Randall Stephenson will be helping OU football move to an NFL style front office and discuss some of the details of the structure they are putting in place. They preview the Power 4 championship games: Georgia vs. Texas in the SEC championship game, Penn State vs. Oregon in the Big Ten championship game, Clemson vs. SMU in the ACC championship game & Iowa State vs. Arizona State in the Big 12 championship game. 00:00 Intro 2:42 Reaction to OU hiring Ben Arbuckle to be the new offensive coordinator 25:20 SoonerScoop's Josh McCuistion on Oklahoma football's 2025 recruiting class 51:51 Discussion about the NFL style front office OU football is implementing 1:07:27 SEC championship game preview: Georgia vs. Texas 1:16:20 Big Ten championship game preview: Penn State vs. Oregon 1:25:06 ACC championship game preview: Clemson vs. SMU 1:33:05 Big 12 championship game preview: Iowa State vs. Arizona State Official Site:  Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WZD_-HH4_zI ·Upgrade your wardrobe instantly and save 20% off with code OKBREADOWN at https://www.publicrec.com/okbreakdown •Go to hellofresh.com/freeokbreakdown for 10 FREE meals. Applied across 7 boxes, new subscribers only, varies by plan. Part of “The Oklahoma Breakdown with Ikard and Lehman” podcast series. Follow The Oklahoma Breakdown on: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OklahomaBreakdown/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ok_breakdown/ X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/OK_Breakdown TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ok_breakdown Connect with Gabe Ikard: https://www.instagram.com/gabeikard/ https://twitter.com/GabeIkard  Connect with Teddy Lehman: https://twitter.com/tedlehman11 #oklahomafootball #collegefootball #secfootball #benarbuckle Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Guest: Randall Stephenson It is an old adage that words have weight and, once said, they cannot simply be undone. But what if these words are untrue, insulting, or damaging to a person's character, reputation, or integrity? While the legal remedy of defamation certainly exists can it really undo the injustice suffered? In this episode Christopher Murphy talks to Randall Stephenson about defamation in the context of the 2024 US Presidential Election. Together, they look at an election campaign that has been marked by its very personal nature. In discussing how the laws of defamation apply to politics, Randall not only provides insights into the past but also discusses the present and the future, with a particular focus on whether the United States' defamation rules are fit for the contemporary political era. Link to Randall's article: https://verfassungsblog.de/untying-the-gordian-knot/

Chris brings out his inner child for MLB All-Star Week and points out the similarities between first overall draft pick Paul Skenes and All-Star starter Gerrit Cole. He also goes over the Tigers' combined no-hitter and Allisen Corpuz's historic U.S. Open win. However, this week also marks the resignation of PGA Tour board member Randall Stephenson in protest of the LIV Alliance, the Senate hearing regarding said alliance, and Pat Fitzgerald's firing from Northwestern amid hazing allegations. The NBA also makes two significant and overdue rule changes and Chris breaks down what's left on NHL free agency.

Andy and Brendan recap an eventful week in golf, but first there are some questions about the winning caddie now all of a sudden getting a trophy or award and how that is judged. This is a cause to talk about the massive weekend for Jay Monahans, one the winning caddie of the U.S. Women's Open and the other returning from his leave of absence. They discuss Allisen Corpuz's breakthrough win at that event, praising her and Charley Hull's Sunday rounds. There is time dedicated to Annika's sketchy drop on Friday night. They also discuss Pebble's place as a steward of the game, and whether its presentation and the USGA setup this week are a good example of that. There is great delight in the Sepptic Tank rumbling his way to a John Deere win, and what it means for Sqairz coming to the Ryder Cup. News closes it out with the announcement that Monahan is coming back to be Commissioner next week, and that Randall Stephenson has resigned his spot on the PGA Tour Policy Board. They ponder a motive for that and what it means in the elbowing to get the framework settled or scuttled. 

Jim Cramer and David Faber discussed a volatile week for both stocks and cryptocurrency, with the major indices extending Thursday's gains. Cramer explains why he believes the linkage between moves in crypto and the broader market is going to end soon. The anchors also explored where the potential regulation of crypto comes into the picture -- and how SEC Chairman Gary Gensler has his hands full on many fronts. A twist in the aftermath of the WarnerMedia-Discovery merger deal: Jim puts AT&T CEO John Stankey and his predecessor Randall Stephenson on Cramer's "Wall of Shame." AT&T did receive a pair of Wall Street upgrades. The stock has taken a hit since the deal was announced. The anchors previewed what to expect when Apple CEO Tim Cook takes the stand today in the trial pitting Apple against "Fortnite" creator Epic Games -- the dominance of Apple's app store at the center of the dispute. David and Jim also reacted to media mogul Barry Diller's comments to CNBC about Apple -- saying the tech giant overcharges companies in a "disgusting manner." Also in focus: Nvidia setting a 4-for-1 stock split, and analyst Adam Jonas of Morgan Stanley says people should listen to Cramer's message on the "speculative nature" of investing.

The man of many talents dives deep into his latest horological obsessions.Show Notes11:00 Bixby Coffee11:15 The History Of Omega With Nick Foulkes11:30 Time Tamed By Nicholas Foulkes13:00 The Andover Shop14:15 Coffee With The Greats14:30 HODINKEE Radio With Jeremy Kirkland15:15 Roger Staubach on Coffee With The Greats23:20 Randall Stephenson on Coffee With The Greats28:15 The Harvard Krokodiloes31:15 Final Destination 531:30 @milesfisher 37:00 The New Accutron41:30 HODINKEE Magazine, Volume 141:45 My Watch Story46:10 HODINKEE Radio With Mark Cho49:15 Luminox Navy Seal Watches52:15 The Watch, Thoroughly Revised57:13 Trivial Pursuit, Fine Watchmaking58:15 TOM CRUISE 2020 - Presidential Campaign Announcement1:03:00 Pasha De Cartier Golf1:05:40 HODINKEE Radio With Eric Wind1:07:45 The Omega Speedmaster Caliber 321 'Ed White' In Stainless Steel1:11:25 The Omega Seamaster Diver 300M 007 Edition1:18:20 The Swatch Group Manufacture Tour

Randall Stephenson joins to discuss emotional quotient, the value of diversity, and how uprooting his family to Mexico served as the catalyst to becoming CEO of the world’s largest telecommunications company, AT&T. ** Coffee with the Greats is produced by Blamo Media

AT&T's CEO Randall Stephenson's massive retirement plan. Meet the Press Moderator Chuck Todd apologizes for analyzing comments from Attorney General Bill Barr out of context ESPN gets a big payday from UFC 249 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode, our #ForeverGuest, Rebekah Kennedy is back to co-host with the guys, and chats about her upcoming guest starring role on Station 19!! This makes her 8th appearance on Inside The Crazy Ant Farm!! In industry news, we're talking all about the "war of words" going on between Universal Pictures and AMC Theaters (plus Regal Cinemas), Walt Disney World's strict guidelines/restrictions for when they reopen, The Oscars' new rules for eligibility for films being nominated during the Covid-19 pandemic, the new round of delays for Marvel films, Disney Plus' big plans for "Star Wars Day", Randall Stephenson's upcoming exit from AT&T, Kevin Smith's Mallrats sequel, Tom Hanks, and more!! Our guest this week, from NBC's hit show, Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist, is producer and choreographer, Mandy Moore!! Plus we have our "Top 5 Favorite ___________"!! segment; this week it's our All Time Favorite Ensemble Casts, and of course, we have the latest IMDbPro Starmeter toppers!! Be sure to follow us on all social media platforms @crazyantmedia, also visit our website www.crazyantmedia.com to purchase some #crazy merch!!

Randall Stephenson is stepping down as CEO of telecommunications company, replaced by COO John Stankey.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus... Netflix chief content officer Ted Sarandos on Hollywood's production halt; Julie Roginsky and Max Boot on Fox's U-turn; and much more. Jeffrey Goldberg, Sally Buzbee, Matt Murray, Dan Rather, Carl Bernstein, Julie Roginsky, Max Boot, Ted Sarandos and Randall Stephenson join Brian Stelter.

Andrew Ross Sorkin is in New York talking profitability and plans for a “super app” with Uber’s CEO Dara Khosrowshahi. Becky Quick and Joe Kernen are in California at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am with AT&T Chairman and CEO Randall Stephenson. They’re talking streaming, trade, and the global economy.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthony Pompliano reads Randall Stephenson of AT&T, Inc's 2018 Annual Report This episode of Letters From Wall Street is sponsored by eToro, the smartest crypto trading platform, and one of the largest in the world. Join 11 million other traders and create an account at etoro.com and build your crypto portfolio the smart way.

In this special branded episode of Global Translations, sponsored by Citi, we are revisiting our understanding of global trade. We’ll speak with Mike Corbat, the CEO of Citi, and Randall Stephenson, the CEO of AT&T, about how they are riding the economic shift to services. This episode was crafted by POLITICO Focus, POLITICO’s in-house brand content studio, and Citi. POLITICO's editorial department has no involvement in the creation of this episode.

AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson talks with Recode's Peter Kafka about the potential of 5G internet, AT&T's 2018 acquisition of Time Warner and how the company is thinking about sports gambling in the U.S. In this episode: What does 5G internet actually mean for consumers?; when will 5G be ubiquitous in major cities?; why it will eventually replace home broadband; the rise of professional sports gambling; cord cutting and the TV rights to broadcast sports; buying sports games a la carte and leagues becoming direct distributors; competing in video-on-demand with Apple, Netflix and Disney; integrating the cultures of AT&T and Time Warner. Thanks to Microsoft Azure for sponsoring this episode. Get started with a free account and 12 months of popular free services at Azure.com/trial today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson is transforming the telecommunications giant into a modern media company following the merger with Time Warner. He opens up about the challenges he faces with AT&T's debt load and government regulation regarding privacy issues, and defends the company's commitment to a free press. Note: AT&T owns WarnerMedia which owns CNN. This interview was recorded live at The Relevance Conference in Santa Barbara. Produced by Haley Draznin, CNN.

AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson talks with Recode’s Peter Kafka at the 2018 Code Conference. Stephenson discusses the company’s pending acquisition of Time Warner, which the U.S. Justice Department has attempted to block. Stephenson explains how — if the deal goes through and AT&T therefore owns content — he would deal with public controversies like the racist tweet that got Roseanne Barr fired. He also discusses AT&T’s decision to pay Donald Trump’s lawyer Michael Cohen hundreds of thousands of dollars, calling it a “bad mistake.” Plus: The story behind his speech to employees about Black Lives Matter and discrimination, which went viral when someone posted it to YouTube.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Despite what Randall Stephenson thinks, the Department of Justice's suit blocking AT&T from acquiring Time Warner's assets in an $85 billion merger is a great moment for antitrust in America. It's late, but it's welcome. WIRED Opinion About Susan Crawford is a professor at Harvard Law School and the author of The Responsive City and Captive Audience. Stephenson, the AT&T CEO, has no one but himself to blame.

I was recently asked to sit down and have a wide ranging conversation with ATT CEO Randall Stephenson to talk about how corporations like his can tap into Faith based organizations like The Potter's House Church. It was a joy to have this opportunity to discuss some cutting edge ideas about how corporations and churches can work together to change lives and make people and our society stronger and better. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I was recently asked to sit down and have a wide ranging conversation with ATT CEO Randall Stephenson to talk about how corporations like his can tap into Faith based organizations like The Potter's House Church. It was a joy to have this opportunity to discuss some cutting edge ideas about how corporations and churches can work together to change lives and make people and our society stronger and better.

CEO Randall Stephenson's $85 billion offer for Time Warner lacks strategic rationale, has politicians of all stripes criticizing it - and has destroyed shareholder value while denying owners a vote. All it lacks so far is an activist shareholder demanding it be scrapped. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In announcing its $85.4 billion agreement to acquire media giant Time Warner, AT&T said this blockbuster deal was very good news for you—the good old American consumer. “We intend to give customers unmatched choice, quality, value and experiences that will define the future of media and communications,” AT&T chairman and CEO Randall Stephenson said in a canned company statement. But don't take his word for it.

Oklahoma Sooners On SI's John Hoover, Ryan Chapman and Carson Field break down Joe Castiglione's retirement announcement, project what (and who) comes next for the job, examine Randall Stephenson's role, dive into Jim Nagy's comments on recruiting, preview SEC Media Days and lots more.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy