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Synopsis, Laura's Commentary:  As billionaires buy up our newsrooms and Congress defunds public media, the stakes for democracy couldn't be higher. If we don't reinvent and reinvest in independent media now, it may soon be too late.  For the transcript of this commentary and more articles by Laura subscribe to Substack.Watch Laura's interview with Documented NY's Labor Reporter Amir Khafagy and Capital B's Rural Issues Reporter Aallyah Wright on Laura Flanders & Friends on YouTube, or PBS stations and hear their take on commercial coverage of the NYC Mayor's race and anti-Black rule changes at USDA, or listen to past commentaries and full uncut interviews through subscribing to this free podcast.  That episode is available on YouTube July 25th 5pm ET; PBS World Channel July 27th, and on over 300 public stations across the country (check your listings, or search here via zipcode). Listen: Episode airs on community radio stations across the country (check here to see if your station airs the show) & available as a podcast July 30th.Full Episode Notes are located HERE.This show is made possible by you! To become a sustaining member go to LauraFlanders.org/donate Laura Flanders and Friends Crew: Laura Flanders, along with Sabrina Artel, Jeremiah Cothren, Veronica Delgado, Janet Hernandez, Jeannie Hopper, Gina Kim, Sarah Miller, Nat Needham, David Neuman, and Rory O'Conner. FOLLOW Laura Flanders and FriendsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauraflandersandfriends/Blueky: https://bsky.app/profile/lfandfriends.bsky.socialFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/LauraFlandersAndFriends/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lauraflandersandfriendsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFLRxVeYcB1H7DbuYZQG-lgLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/lauraflandersandfriendsPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/lauraflandersandfriendsACCESSIBILITY - The broadcast edition of this episode is available with closed captioned by clicking here for our YouTube Channel

Israel and the United States recall their delegations from Gaza ceasefire talks as France announces its plan to recognize a Palestinian state. The FCC approves the merger between entertainment giants Paramount Global and Skydance Media. President Trump spars with Jerome Powell in a rare visit to the Federal Reserve. And Thailand and Cambodia exchange heavy fire as fighting on their joint border continues for a second day. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Find the Recommended Read here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The FCC approved Skydance Media's $8 billion bid to acquire Paramount, the parent company of CBS. The green light from the FCC comes after Paramount agreed to a $16 million settlement with President Trump over his lawsuit accusing “60 Minutes” of deceptively editing an interview with then-presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Geoff Bennett discussed the deal with Dylan Byers of Puck. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Newmont Corporation officials speak about rescue of 3 people no longer trapped in the Red Chris Mine in northern BC. US President Donald Trump says Canada and the United States may not negotiate a trade deal by August 1st. The NHL Players Association says five players acquitted of sexual assault charges should be eligible to play in the hockey league. U-S president Donald Trump does not rule out clemency for Ghislaine Maxwell. Critics say Donald Trump had undue influence on merger between Paramount and Skydance Media. Parents embrace the "feral summer," scheduling less, hanging out more.

On today's podcast: 1) Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is smack in the middle of one of President Donald Trump’s preferred attack strategies — flooding the zone.2) Intel Corp. tumbled in late trading after Chief Executive Officer Lip-Bu Tan sparked concerns that he was more focused on cost cutting than restoring the chipmaker’s technological edge.3) Paramount Global’s merger with Skydance Media was approved by the US Federal Communications Commission, which backed the deal after the Trump administration extracted concessions on the news and entertainment company’s political coverage and diversity practices. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's Headlines: House Speaker Mike Johnson ended the congressional session early to block a vote on releasing Jeffrey Epstein case files, just as the House Oversight Committee moved to subpoena Ghislaine Maxwell. Trump's deputy AG (and personal lawyer) is set to visit Maxwell in prison, while Trump dismissed it all as a “witch hunt.” During an Oval Office sit-in with Philippine President Marcos Jr., Trump called for Barack Obama to be charged with treason over the Russia investigation—prompting a rare rebuke from Obama's office. Trump also claimed he'll receive $20 million in ad commitments from Skydance Media—soon to merge with Paramount—on top of a recent $16 million settlement, prompting Senator Warren to consider an investigation. Meanwhile, Microsoft warned of a major China-linked cyberattack on SharePoint, impacting nearly 100 institutions. Abroad, 28 countries condemned Israel's aid blockade in Gaza after 80 Palestinians were killed near an aid drop, and U.S.-Israel-Syria talks are expected amid Israeli strikes on Damascus. Trump also announced a new trade deal with Japan involving “reciprocal tariffs” and a vague $550 billion investment. Finally, the U.S. Olympic Committee banned trans women from competing in women's sports, following a Trump executive order. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: Axios: House bails early for its August recess amid Epstein files uproar  WaPo: Justice Dept. seeks meeting with Ghislaine Maxwell amid Epstein outrage  AP News: Trump rehashes Russia investigation grievances after intelligence report  WSJ: Trump Expects $20 Million More in Ad Dollars From ‘60 Minutes' Settlement Axios: Microsoft hack risk spreads as cybercriminals and nation-states pile in ABC News: 28 countries sign statement calling for end of war in Gaza Axios: Scoop: U.S. to mediate Israel-Syria meeting Thursday to avoid new crises WSJ: Trump Says U.S. and Japan Reach Trade Deal Axios: U.S. Olympic committee bans trans women from competing in women's sports Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's Wednesday, July 23rd, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Jonathan Clark and Adam McManus Muslims kill Syrian pastor and 20 members of family Syrian Muslims took the life of a pastor and 20 members of his family over the weekend. Khalid Mezher was the pastor of the Good Shepherd Evangelical Church in southern Syria. He and his family converted to Christianity years ago out of a religious group in the area known as the Druze.  Violence between Druze militias and fighters from the Bedouin tribes, which are mostly Muslim, has taken the lives of hundreds of people over the last week.  Evangelical leader Johnnie Moore wrote on X, “Pastor Khalid died for a faith that many Christians hardly live. They are now martyrs who gave their entire lives, in difficult circumstances, to share the love of Jesus with their neighbors and beloved Syria.” In Matthew 16:25, Jesus said, “For whoever desires to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for My sake will find it.” Puerto Rico protects kids from transsexual drugs and surgeries Puerto Rico is protecting children from transsexual drugs and surgeries. Last Wednesday, Republican Governor Jenniffer González Colón signed the Law for the Protection of the Health and Well-being of Minors in Puerto Rico. Harming children with such transsexual procedures is punishable by 15 years in prison.   Puerto Rico joins nearly 30 states in America with similar bans. Japan to invest $550 billion into America President Donald Trump secured a great deal with Japan, reports The Epoch Times. On Truth Social, President Trump announced, “We just completed a massive deal with Japan, perhaps the largest deal ever made. Japan will invest, at my direction, $550 billion into the United States, which will receive 90% of the profits. “This deal will create hundreds of thousands of jobs. There has never been anything like it. Perhaps most importantly, Japan will open their country to trade including cars and trucks, rice and certain other agricultural products. … Japan will pay reciprocal tariffs to the United States of 15%.” CBS/Skydance to pay Trump Foundation $36 million President Trump recently reached a $16 million settlement with Paramount, the parent of CBS News, over what he claimed was misleading editing of a pre-election interview with the Democratic candidate for president, Kamala Harris, reports The Guardian. While CBS initially called the lawsuit “completely without merit”, Paramount is in the midst of an $8 billion sale to the Hollywood studio Skydance Media, which requires the approval of federal regulators. President Trump has claimed that the future owner of CBS will provide him with $20 million worth of advertising and programming – days after the network canceled The Late Show With Stephen Colbert. On Truth Social, Trump wrote, “We have just achieved a BIG AND IMPORTANT WIN in our historic lawsuit against 60 Minutes, CBS, and Paramount. … CBS and its corporate owners knew that they defrauded the American people, and were desperate to settle. Paramount/CBS/60 Minutes have today paid $16 Million in settlement, and we also anticipate receiving $20 million more from the new owners, in advertising, PSAs, or similar programming, for a total of over $36 million dollars.” He added, “This is another in a long line of VICTORIES over the Fake News Media, who we are holding to account for their widespread fraud and deceit. The Wall Street Journal, The Failing New York Times, The Washington Post, MSDNC, CNN, and all other Mainstream Media Liars, are ON NOTICE that the days of them being allowed to deceive the American people are OVER.” Federal workforce shrunk by 22,000 people A report by the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond found the U.S. federal workforce has shrunk by over 22,000 people from January to May of this year. Chuck Ezell, the Acting Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, said, “The American people deserve a government that is lean, efficient, and focused on core priorities. This data marks the first measurable step toward President Trumpʼs vision of a disciplined, accountable federal workforce and itʼs only the beginning.” Trump has also extended his hiring freeze on federal workers through October. Foreign buyers purchased $56 billion worth of U.S. homes The National Association of Realtors reports that foreign buyers purchased $56 billion worth of U.S. homes from April 2024 through March 2025. The number of home purchases by foreign buyers rose to over 78,000 this year. That's up from last year's report, but still down from 284,000 purchases in 2017.  The top destination states for foreign buyers include Florida, California, Texas, and New York. The most popular origin countries of international buyers are China, Canada, Mexico, India, and the United Kingdom. China's share of buyers has gone up significantly since 2007. Star from The Cosby Show drowned Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who portrayed the teenage son Theo Huxtable on “The Cosby Show”, died at 54 in an accidental drowning in Costa Rica, reports the Associated Press. Costa Rica's Judicial Investigation Department said Warner drowned Sunday afternoon, July 20th on a beach on Costa Rica's Limón province when a current pulled him deeper into the ocean. His character, Theo, was the only son among four daughters in the household of Cosby's Cliff Huxtable and Phylicia Rashad's Clair Huxtable on the NBC sitcom. He was one of the prime representations of American teenage life and Black boyhood on a show that was the most popular in America for much of its run from 1984 to 1992. Christian golfer says priorities are faith, family, then golf And finally, Scottie Scheffler won the Open Championship earlier this week. Also known as the British Open, it's the oldest golf tournament in the world.  The American professional golfer has won 20 times worldwide since 2022. After his latest victory, Scheffler told reporters he enjoys golf but that faith and family are his greatest priorities.  SCHEFFLER: “I would say my greatest priorities are my faith and my family. Those come first for me. Golf is third in that I've said it for a long time. Golf is not how I identify myself. I don't identify myself by winning tournaments, chasing trophies, being famous or whatever it is. “This week, I was the best player in the world. I'm sitting here with the trophy. We're gonna start all over in Memphis, back to even par. Show goes on. I don't feel any different because I've won a golf tournament. This is not the ‘be all end all' for me, but I'm extremely grateful for it. “I don't think that I'm anything special, just because some weeks, I'm better at shooting a lower score than other guys are.” Scheffler's love for family inspired a Nike ad that celebrates fatherhood. The footwear company posted a picture of Scheffler on the golf course with his infant son. Nike wrote, “Priorities unchanged. Another major secured. The wins keep coming on and off the course for Scottie Scheffler.” Close And that's The Worldview on this Wednesday, July 23rd, in the year of our Lord 2025. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  Plus, you can get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Oracle's (ORCL) agreement with OpenAI to provide another 4.5 gigawatts of Stargate data center capacity could open the door to an additional 100,000 jobs through operations and construction. That's not the only deal the company is eyeing. Reports say Oracle is also in talks with Skydance Media for a $100 million cloud deal. Marley Kayden talks about how the agreements add to Oracle's growing portfolio of clients as the stock doubles from 52-week lows. However, Tim Biggam argues the stock could "go nowhere from here." He provides an example options trade for Oracle.======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Subscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – / schwabnetwork Follow us on Facebook – / schwabnetwork Follow us on LinkedIn - / schwab-network About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is going off air in May 2026, a decision hailed by United States President Donald Trump, a frequent target of the comedian. The announcement by CBS on Thursday that it will cancel the show comes against the backdrop of a looming merger between its parent company, Paramount, with Skydance Media. Join this channel for exclusive access and bonus content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g/join Five Minute News is an Evergreen Podcast, covering politics, inequality, health and climate - delivering independent, unbiased and essential news for the US and across the world. Visit us online at http://www.fiveminute.news Follow us on Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/fiveminutenews.bsky.social Follow us on Instagram http://instagram.com/fiveminnews Support us on Patreon http://www.patreon.com/fiveminutenews You can subscribe to Five Minute News with your preferred podcast app, ask your smart speaker, or enable Five Minute News as your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing skill. Please subscribe HERE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkbwLFZhawBqK2b9gW08z3g?sub_confirmation=1 CONTENT DISCLAIMER The views and opinions expressed on this channel are those of the guests and authors and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of Anthony Davis or Five Minute News LLC. Any content provided by our hosts, guests or authors are of their opinion and are not intended to malign any religion, ethnic group, club, organization, company, individual or anyone or anything, in line with the First Amendment right to free and protected speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Het gaat goed met Netflix. Heel erg goed, en dus verhogen ze de omzetverwachting voor het hele jaar! Er kwamen meer abonnees bij, die ook nog eens meer betalen. Ook verdient Netflix meer aan adverenties. Zouden we bijna de winst vergeten: die stijgt met bijna 48 procent!Alles lijkt goed te gaan bij Netflix. Alleen de hoge verwachtingen van beleggers en analisten lijken het aandeel nog naar beneden te krijgen. Dat bespreken we deze aflevering. Kijken we ook of Netflix niet het nieuwe goud is, je vluchthaven in onrustige tijden.Onrustig is het ook bij de Federal Reserve. De Amerikaanse centrale bank wordt steeds aangevallen door president Trump. Die vindt dat Fed-baas Jerome Powell een 'idioot' is die 'te traag is' met het verlagen van de rente. Arme Powell krijgt er nu nog een probleem bij: een van zijn collega's keert zich tegen hem. Over Trump gesproken. Hij lijkt de reden voor het abrupt stoppen van de Late Night Show. Of dat nog niet genoeg is, gaat hij nu ook achter Rupert Murdoch en zijn Wall Street Journal aan.Verder in deze BNR Beurs: Zuckerberg toch niet onder ede gehoord, tot frustratie van zijn eigen beleggers Saab scoort en niet alleen met de oude auto van de Navo-baas De beurs van Israël bereikt een nieuwe recordstand Hoe onrustiger, hoe beter. Amerikaanse zakenbanken profiteren en masse See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Het gaat goed met Netflix. Heel erg goed, en dus verhogen ze de omzetverwachting voor het hele jaar! Er kwamen meer abonnees bij, die ook nog eens meer betalen. Ook verdient Netflix meer aan adverenties. Zouden we bijna de winst vergeten: die stijgt met bijna 48 procent!Alles lijkt goed te gaan bij Netflix. Alleen de hoge verwachtingen van beleggers en analisten lijken het aandeel nog naar beneden te krijgen. Dat bespreken we deze aflevering. Kijken we ook of Netflix niet het nieuwe goud is, je vluchthaven in onrustige tijden.Onrustig is het ook bij de Federal Reserve. De Amerikaanse centrale bank wordt steeds aangevallen door president Trump. Die vindt dat Fed-baas Jerome Powell een 'idioot' is die 'te traag is' met het verlagen van de rente. Arme Powell krijgt er nu nog een probleem bij: een van zijn collega's keert zich tegen hem. Over Trump gesproken. Hij lijkt de reden voor het abrupt stoppen van de Late Night Show. Of dat nog niet genoeg is, gaat hij nu ook achter Rupert Murdoch en zijn Wall Street Journal aan.Verder in deze BNR Beurs: Zuckerberg toch niet onder ede gehoord, tot frustratie van zijn eigen beleggers Saab scoort en niet alleen met de oude auto van de Navo-baas De beurs van Israël bereikt een nieuwe recordstand Hoe onrustiger, hoe beter. Amerikaanse zakenbanken profiteren en masse See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Matt is joined by Bloomberg's Lucas Shaw to discuss the standoff between ‘South Park' creators Matt Stone and Trey Parker and Paramount amid the looming merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media. They break down the details of this public fight, why the new season of ‘South Park' is delayed, and how the Trump-Paramount settlement could affect this situation (03:23). Matt finishes the show with a prediction about Jesse Eisenberg potentially returning for the sequel of ‘The Social Network' (26:23). For a 20 percent discount on Matt's Hollywood insider newsletter, ‘What I'm Hearing ...,' ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠click here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Email us your thoughts! ⁠⁠⁠thetown@spotify.com⁠⁠⁠ Host: Matt Belloni Guest: Lucas Shaw Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie LopezTheme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paramount, which owns CBS, will pay 16-million dollars to settle a lawsuit brought by Trump over the editing done to a 60 minutes interview with his then rival Kamala Harris. The interview aired on CBS' 60 Minutes before the 2024 election. CBS was not doing anything differently than usual, and they were not changing the tone and meaning of the interview. However, in this era of Trump threats, fear, and pressure, Paramount caved. The money will go toward Trump's presidential library and though na admission of wrongdoing will be offered, CBS will be required to publish transcripts of every presidential interview ftt to I'm now on. So why put the freedom of the press at risk with this outrageous settlement? Paramount is working to merge with Skydance Media, a deal that needs approval from the Trump administration. Presidential historian and political analyst John Rothmann joins the show to talk politics. Former federal prosecutor and now defense attorney David Katz will be in to discuss legal matters. 

Se pensavate che il mondo fosse già abbastanza complicato, aspettate di sentire cosa ha combinato l'IA nel nuovo Mission: Impossible! spoiler: non è amichevole come Siri! Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, regia di Christopher McQuarrie, con Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving Rhames e Simon Pegg prodotto da Paramount Pictures e Skydance Media , distribuito da Eagle Pictures. 

Don't Trust the App, the AI, or the Alchemy This week on the podcast, we review Companion, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, and Fountain of Youth, plus episode 3 of Murderbot. Killer apps, aging spies, mythical water, and a snarky robot—just another week of Infamous. Episode Index Intro: 0:07 Murderbot:5:38 Companion: 21:21 Fountain of Youth: 38:25 Mission Impossible: 56:42 Murderbot – Episode 3 (Apple TV+) Summary: Murderbot continues its mission to protect its human companions while grappling with its own autonomy and emotions. Episode 3 delves deeper into its backstory, revealing the complexities of its programming and desires. Creators: Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz Cast: Alexander Skarsgård, Noma Dumezweni, David Dastmalchian, Sabrina Wu Airdate: May 30, 2025 Rating: Out of 5 Who Needs Weapons Training Darryl: 3/5 Brian: 3.15/5 Companion (2025) Summary: A weekend getaway spirals into chaos when Iris, a seemingly ordinary woman, discovers she's a companion robot with her emotions and intelligence controlled by an app. As secrets unravel, Iris fights to reclaim her autonomy. Director/Writer: Drew Hancock Cast: Sophie Thatcher, Jack Quaid, Lukas Gage, Megan Suri, Harvey Guillén, Rupert Friend Production: New Line Cinema, BoulderLight Pictures; distributed by Warner Bros. Pictures Budget: $10 million  Box Office: $36.7 million worldwide Rating: Out of Ten They’re Making the Robots Gay Darryl: 6.25/10 Brian: 6.7/10 Fountain of Youth (2025) Summary: Estranged siblings Luke and Charlotte Purdue reunite for a globe-trotting quest to find the mythical Fountain of Youth. Navigating clues hidden in Renaissance art, they face off against rivals and rekindle their bond. Director: Guy Ritchie Writer: James Vanderbilt Cast: John Krasinski, Natalie Portman, Eiza González, Domhnall Gleeson Production: Apple Studios, Skydance Media, Toff Guy Films Budget: $200 million Rating: Out of 10 Jim from the Office But With that Archeology Rizz Darryl: 6.65/10 Brian: 7.1/10 Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning (2025) Summary: Ethan Hunt faces his most daunting mission yet: stopping an omnipotent AI known as “The Entity” from seizing global control. As the stakes escalate, Hunt must confront his legacy and make the ultimate sacrifice. Director: Christopher McQuarrie Writers: Christopher McQuarrie, Erik Jendresen Cast: Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Simon Pegg, Ving Rhames, Pom Klementieff Production: Paramount Pictures Budget: $400 million Box Office: $204.5 million worldwide Rating: Out of 10 The Most Impossible Thing… 2 Women Piloting the Osprey Darryl: 7.2/10 Brian: 6.95/10 Contact Us The Infamous Podcast can be found wherever podcasts are found on the Interwebs, feel free to subscribe and follow along on social media. And don't be shy about helping out the show with a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts to help us move up in the ratings. @infamouspodcast facebook/infamouspodcast instagram/infamouspodcast stitcher Apple Podcasts Spotify Google Play iHeart Radio contact@infamouspodcast.com Our theme music is ‘Skate Beat’ provided by Michael Henry, with additional music provided by Michael Henry. Find more at MeetMichaelHenry.com. The Infamous Podcast is hosted by Brian Tudor and Darryl Jasper, is recorded in Cincinnati, Ohio. The show is produced and edited by Brian Tudor. Subscribe today!

On this episode of “Sara Gonzales Unfiltered,” the Donald Trump administration set up posters of many of the illegal aliens that were deported out of the United States. Predictably, the mainstream media lost their minds and continued to push the narrative that some of these deportees were actually American citizens. In reality, mothers simply chose to take their children with them when they were removed from the country. Next, following executive producer Bill Owens' resignation from CBS, “60 Minutes” immediately called out Paramount Global in the midst of a merger with Skydance Media. Finally, one of the Epstein victims has been found dead in an apparent suicide, despite being adamant that she was not in any way suicidal. Is there more to her death?   Today's Guest: Sara is joined by BlazeTV contributor Matthew Marsden.   Today's Sponsors:   Relief Factor: Trying Relief Factor is easy. Get their three-week QuickStart for only $19.95. Call 1-800-4-Relief or visit http://www.ReliefFactor.com.   Preborn: How many babies can you save? Please donate your best gift today — just dial #250 and say the keyword, “BABY.” Or go to http://www.preborn.com/SARA.   Fearless Army Roll Call: Now's the perfect time to grab your tickets, but don't wait around, because soon they'll all be gone! Secure your VIP tickets today at http://www.FearlessRollCall.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt is joined by journalist Michael Wolff to discuss his latest profile on Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav in New York Magazine. They talk about whether—despite the bad press—he is actually doing a good job running WBD, the Hollywood he wants to live in vs. the one he's actually in, and what it means to be a media mogul in 2025 (03:32). Matt finishes the show with a prediction about the pending merger between Skydance Media and Paramount Global (25:11). For a 20 percent discount on Matt's Hollywood insider newsletter, ‘What I'm Hearing ...,' click here. Email us your thoughts! thetown@spotify.com Host: Matt Belloni Guest: Michael Wolff Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The program all about TV. Our main topic: the coming attractions outlook for Paramount's TV empire, following its merger with Skydance Media.

Paramount Global is wrestling with whether to settle President Trump's lawsuit against its CBS unit. At the same time, the company is waiting for regulatory approval from the Trump administration for its merger with Skydance Media. WSJ's Jessica Toonkel explains.   Further Reading: -CBS Owner Discusses Settling Trump Suit, With Merger Review on Tap  -FCC Requests ‘60 Minutes' Harris Interview Material as It Reviews Paramount-Skydance Merger  -Paramount Executives Ask: Could They Be Sued for Settling Trump's $20 Billion CBS Lawsuit?  Further Listening: -Mayhem at Paramount as Merger Looms  -Why Buying Paramount Global Won't Be Easy  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Matt is joined by Bloomberg's Lucas Shaw to discuss the complicated holdup in the sale of Paramount Global to David Ellison and his company, Skydance Media. They break down the situation—which involves Donald Trump's lawsuit over Kamala Harris's '60 Minutes' interview on CBS—and consider the options for Paramount Global head Shari Redstone to get this deal done. They also look ahead at the implications this may have for future mergers in Hollywood (03:32). Matt finishes the show with a prediction about the Academy Awards' Best Picture race (24:47). For a 20 percent discount on Matt's Hollywood insider newsletter, ‘What I'm Hearing ...,' click here. Email us your thoughts! thetown@spotify.com Host: Matt Belloni Guest: Lucas Shaw Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez Theme Song: Devon Renaldo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dans son discours d'adieu à la Maison Blanche, Joe Biden avait averti les Américains du danger qui menaçait de voir se former une « oligarchie » à la tête de l'État. Depuis son retour au pouvoir Donald Trump a confié les clés du gouvernement à une poignée de milliardaires. Qu'ont en commun Howard Lutnick, secrétaire d'État au commerce, Linda McMahon, ministre de l'Éducation, Scott Bessent, secrétaire d'État au Trésor ou encore Warren Stephens, probable futur ambassadeur américain au Royaume-Uni ? Tous sont milliardaires. Si l'on y inclut Elon Musk, l'homme le plus riche du monde, à la tête d'un Département à l'efficacité gouvernementale créé de toute pièce pour lui, l'administration Trump (dont tous les membres n'ont pas encore été confirmés par le Congrès) devrait compter au moins treize milliardaires. Leur fortune cumulée dépasse 450 milliards de dollars, rivalisant avec le PIB de pays de taille moyenne. Le gouvernement Trump s'annonce comme le plus riche de toute l'Histoire.« Une oligarchie est en train de prendre forme aux États-Unis », avait prévenu Joe Biden dans un message d'adieu adressé à ses concitoyens. « Une concentration extrême des richesses et du pouvoir aux mains d'un petit groupe d'ultra riches qui menace notre démocratie tout entière ». Alors reprenons les bases, qu'est-ce qu'une oligarchie ? Le mot vient du grec « oligos » qui veut dire « petit nombre » et « archo » qui veut dire « diriger ». Il désigne une forme de gouvernement où le pouvoir est aux mains d'un petit groupe de personnes, par opposition par exemple à une monarchie où le pouvoir est aux mains d'un seul individu, comme un roi.Le règne des « broligarques »Voilà pour la définition du dictionnaire. Mais dans son acceptation moderne, le mot fait plutôt référence aux hommes d'affaires qui ont fait fortune après la chute de l'Union soviétique, quand l'État qui possédait tout s'est mis à brader son Empire. Un petit groupe d'hommes qui sans être directement aux commandes ont acquis assez de richesses et de pouvoir pour influer directement sur les prises de décision politiques et économiques du Kremlin. Trois décennies plus tard, le paysage russe a changé mais le mot est resté, désignant une nouvelle génération de riches hommes d'affaires proches de Vladimir Poutine. Au moment de l'invasion de l'Ukraine, ces oligarques ont été visés par les sanctions occidentales au même titre que les membres du gouvernement russe.Joe Biden ne faisait pas seulement allusion aux milliardaires ayant directement pris un rôle gouvernemental. Son avertissement pointait surtout les grands patrons de la tech : Jeff Bezos, le patron d'Amazon, Mark Zuckerberg à la tête de Meta, Sam Altman derrière la révolution ChatGPT avec OpenAI. Ceux que le public a commencé à surnommer les « broligarques » et qui se sont empressés de prêter allégeance à Donald Trump, en revenant sur leurs programmes internes de promotion de la diversité, par exemple, ou en contribuant généreusement à la cérémonie d'investiture du président américain. Bezos, Zuckerberg et Altman ont tous les trois versés un million de dollars à la fondation Trump à cette occasion.Plusieurs millions de dollars versés à Donald TrumpPour s'acheter les faveurs du président américain, Mark Zuckerberg est même allé beaucoup plus loin puisque Meta a accepté de verser 25 millions de dollars de dommages et intérêts à Donald Trump pour se faire pardonner de l'avoir banni de Facebook après l'attaque du capitole le 6 janvier 2021. Et il n'est pas le seul. Juste avant l'élection Donald Trump avait aussi porté plainte contre la chaîne CBS après une interview de Kamala Harris qui lui avait déplu. Trump réclamait un montant absurde 10 milliards de dollars.D'après le New York Times, les studios Paramount, propriétaires de la chaîne, ont décidé de ne pas aller jusqu'à un procès qu'ils étaient pourtant sûrs de gagner, préférant verser plusieurs millions de dollars à Donald Trump. Pourquoi ? Parce que Paramount vient de racheter SkyDance Media pour 8 milliards de dollars, un deal qui doit encore être approuvé par le régulateur américain.Le patron de SkyDance Media qui s'avère être le fils du multimilliardaire Larry Ellison, le patron d'Oracle et un proche de Trump. Voici donc un petit groupe d'hommes qui sans être directement aux commandes ont acquis assez de richesses et de pouvoir pour influer directement sur les prises de décision politiques et économiques de la Maison Blanche. Comme quoi il n'y a pas besoin de parler russe.

This is the daily Tech and Business Report. Today, KCBS Radio news anchor Holly Quan spoke with Bloomberg's Kelcee Griffis. A public interest law firm today filed a petition with the FCC to challenge the planned $8.4 billion merger between Paramount Global and Skydance Media. The Center for American Rights believes the investment is raising concerns about foreign influence over the U.S. media.

IntroductionLIVE from your ESG USB-C DIY LOL DEI Vape Pen, it's a Business Pants Friday Show here at October 18th Studios, featuring all of your favorites: AnalystHole Matt Moscardi! On today's weekly wrap up: Meta employees have acne but don't call CVS's Karen Lynch, meth-flavored TikTok, 3-headed CEOs, and even one-headed CEOs named Jamie that love to talk Our show today is being sponsored by Free Float Analytics, the only platform measuring board power, connections, and performance for FREE.Story of the Week (DR):CVS ousts CEO Karen Lynch, names Caremark head as new chief DR MMCVS Health Corp. named David Joyner as its new chief executive officer, ending a tumultuous tenure for current CEO Karen Lynch at the pharmacy giant.Longtime executive Joyner, 60, took over Thursday, according to a Friday release. The move comes after the company repeatedly missed earnings targets, setting off unrest among shareholders that spilled into public view in recent weeks.Last month, major CVS shareholder Glenview Capital began a significant push for changes at the company, CNBC previously reported.CNBC reported last month that CVS' board had engaged strategic advisors to weigh its options, including the potential of a breakup of its insurance and retail businesses.Joyner most recently oversaw the company's pharmacy services business as president of CVS Caremark, a similar position to the one Lynch held before she assumed the top job in February 2021. He began his career at Aetna in pharmacy benefit services and previously held the role of executive vice president of sales and marketing at CVS Health.“We believe David and his deep understanding of our integrated business can help us more directly address the challenges our industry faces, more rapidly advance the operational improvements our company requires, and fully realize the value we can uniquely create,” Chairman Roger Farah said in a statement.Lynch also stepped down from the company's board of directors this week, the company said Friday. Joyner will take a seat on the board, and Farah will assume the role of executive chairman.FFA: Karen Lynch (16%) vs. Roger Farah (16%)Meta fires staff for abusing $25 meal creditsMeta recently fired some employees for misusing a Grubhub meal perk.Roughly two dozen employees were terminated for abusing the company's meal credit system.The Grubhub perk is intended to support employees who work at locations where free meals aren't provided by a cafeteria or when employees work late and need food delivered to the office.Instead of purchasing meals, some Meta employees used the $25 credit to order other items, including laundry detergent, wine glasses, and acne pads, the person familiar with the situation said.The roughly two dozen staff were fired for a repeated pattern of misuseAmazon invests in nuclear energy, hot on the heels of Google and MicrosoftBig Tech continues to go nuclear as the artificial-intelligence boom drives energy demand to new heights.Amazon announced on Wednesday that it's anchoring a $500 million investment for X-energy to develop small, advanced modular nuclear reactors, which would provide carbon-free power for some of its data centers.Microsoft last month helped advance a plan to reopen the Three Mile Island plant, the site of one of the worst nuclear disasters in US history, and Google on Monday announced a partnership in small-modular-reactor tech with Kairos Power.A Sam Altman-backed nuclear power stock soared 150% in a monthParamount Will Allow Its 3 Co-CEOs to Resign and Receive Severance If They Are DemotedWith Paramount Global poised to be taken over by Skydance Media in 2025, the three execs running Paramount as co-CEOs — George Cheeks, Chris McCarthy and Brian Robbins — now have an additional provision in their employment agreements that will let them quit and receive severance benefits if they are demoted from their co-CEO roles.In addition, Cheeks, McCarthy and Robbins were each awarded grants of $3 million worth of restricted share units Prior to securing the deal with Skydance, Paramount dismissed former CEO Bob Bakish and formed the three-member Office of the CEO effective as of May 1 comprising: George Cheeks, president and CEO of CBS; Chris McCarthy, president and CEO, Showtime/MTV Entertainment Studios and Paramount Media Networks; and Brian Robbins, president and CEO of Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon.guaranteed severance payments equivalent to two times their annual base salary plus twice their annual target bonus amount, among other benefitsFor Bob Bakish last year that severance would have amounted to nearly $50MThe change in compensation comes at a time when Paramount is aiming to reduce annual costs by $500 million ahead of its merger with Skydance Media. As part of these cost-cutting measures, Paramount started job cuts in August and plans to lay off 15% of its U.S.-based workforce in three phases by the end of the year."US judge orders Boeing, DOJ to detail diversity policy before deciding on pleaA federal judge on Tuesday ordered Boeing and the U.S. Justice Department to detail the impact of diversity and inclusion policies on the selection of an independent monitor before he decides whether to accept the planemaker's plea deal.While ordering DOJ and Boeing to respond to a series of questions about the diversity and inclusion policy and how it might affect the selection of an independent monitor, he also pointed out that it was not a disputed facet of the plea agreement."Critically, Boeing did not voice any objection to this provision," the judge said in his order.O'Connor also wants the planemaker to detail how its existing diversity, equity and inclusion policies "are used in its current compliance and ethics efforts."U.S. District Judge Reed O'Connor held a hearing Friday as he considers whether to approve Boeing's agreement to plead guilty to conspiring to defraud regulators. The deal would include oversight for three years by an independent monitor.Reed Charles is a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas. O'Connor has become a "go-to" favorite for conservative lawyers, as he reliably rules against Democratic policies and for Republican policies.Elon Musk is bringing lawsuits to Texas. A judge with Tesla stock keeps hearing themBillionaire Elon Musk seems to have found a new favorite federal judge: Reed O'Connor in Fort Worth, Texas.Musk's social media company X has filed two major lawsuits against groups he sees as antagonists, and O'Connor is presiding over both of them, even though none of the parties is based in Texas.So far, O'Connor has delivered stunningly pro-Musk decisions, which have gained widespread attention.What has garnered less attention: O'Connor's investment in Tesla, between “$15,001 and $50,000” of Tesla stock, according to his most recent publicly available financial disclosure filing.The order is the latest hurdle Boeing faces to avoid a potentially embarrassing trial and plead guilty to misleading the Federal Aviation Administration and violating a 2021 deferred prosecution agreement.Assholiest of the Week (MM):SEC charge hinges on director's lack of ‘social independence' DR MMYou're kidding SEC - on average, 20% of every US large cap board is connected inside two degrees JUST FROM OTHER BOARDSWe just covered Parker Hannifin on our show Proxy Countdown and found that 100% of the board worked within 250 miles of one another, and 40% of them were from Ohio!Where are the regulations on this? If you're policing social independence, barring directors from future directorships, just because it wasn't disclosed - NONE OF THEM ARE DISCLOSED!It can't be that a former employee of the company like Leslie Kilgore on the Netflix board, who worked under Reed Hastings AT NETFLIX from 2000-2012, can NOW be considered “independent” on a board… WITH FOUNDER REED HASTINGS… and not have a lack of “social independence”?Digital tobaccoTikTok knew its algorithm harmed kids, accidentally revealed internal documents show14 states are suing TikTok35 minutes from starting use of the app to addiction - that's faster than meth where dependency can take days to weeksMeta must face US state lawsuits over teen social media addictionVOTE EVERY DIRECTOR ON A DIGITAL TOBACCO COMPANY BOARD OUT OF EVERY OTHER BOARD THEY SIT ONThere are 40 directors of Alphabet, Meta, Snap, and PinterestThose directors have 72 directorshipsThere are 22 of them that have directorships on other boardsEliminate OTHER dual class asshole companies, and you have 15 directors to vote out - stop selling digital tobacco or you lose your jobUnited Airlines (NASDAQ:UAL) Board of Directors Approves Share Buyback ProgramFour years ago we bailed out the airlines after UA posted a 6bn loss followed by a 1bn lossThe last year net income declined 15% to less than 1bnThe highest TSR performer on the board that approved this has a history of .488 batting average - meaning they are below average of .500 - and they are the HIGHEST ON THE BOARDOf the 13 bloated board members, two have earnings batting averages above .500 - the rest are all below .350!This is one of the worst performing, most interconnected boards in America - and they are spending over $1bn they don't have to grease the palms of investorsYou can send thank you notes to Vanguard (14% of shares) and Primecap (9% of shares) when they stop serving you hot food and force you to sit in an overhead binGoodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: Teen tobacco use falls to 25-year low as fewer pick up e-cigarettesDR: Union petitions skyrocket under Biden, doubling for the first time in 50 yearsMM:Supreme Court Allows E.P.A. to Limit Power Plant EmissionsMM: JPMorgan's Dimon Says Economy ‘Remains Resilient'Headliniest of the WeekDR: JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon Says We Shouldn't Put Our Heads In The Sand, 'We Have To Find A Better Way To Help The People Who Get Hurt By AI'Jamie Dimon suggests he'll remain at JPMorgan for a very long time: "I intend to be doing what I'm doing — I almost guarantee I'll be doing this — for a long period of time, or at least until the board kicks me out"MM: JPMorgan CEO Dimon says cash is very valuable when the future looks ‘treacherous'Who Won the Week?DR: 3-headed CEOsMM: The Shareholder Primacy podcast with Mike Levin and Ann Lipton - Activist Investors Are Podcasters NowPredictionsDR: Disney's post-Iger succession planning is to replace him with six-headed CEO:Chadwick "Chaz" Van Buren III – The overly confident CEO who insists on golfing metaphors during board meetings.Reginald P. Throckmorton – Always talking about the "good old days" and using phrases like "back in my day."Wellington "Wells" Haverford – A CEO who embodies the old-school, silver-haired corporate type with a massive corner office.Bartholomew J. Wainscott – A pompous executive with a fondness for outdated business jargon like "synergy" and "paradigm shift."Milton C. Kensington – Known for his oversized suits, outdated tech skills, and resistance to change.Horace F. Farnsworth – The CEO who refuses to retire, always seen with suspenders and a comb-over.MM: Kids start playing a new game called “Jamie Says” in which a kid says something louder and louder and everyone else called “the reporters”, writes them down furiously

Noticias Económicas y Financieras Ahora que la Reserva Federal está ganando confianza en que la inflación se encamina hacia su objetivo del 2%, el lado del empleo del mandato dual del banco central ha cobrado protagonismo. Eso pone el informe de empleo de hoy en el centro de atención y puede ayudar a los responsables de la política del FOMC a decidir en cuánto recortar su tasa de referencia en la próxima reunión de la Fed. La reunión, muy seguida por todos, se celebrará dentro de solo dos semanas y es uno de los últimos puntos de datos restantes antes de esa fecha, junto con la lectura del IPC de la semana que viene. Seven & i (OTCPK:SVNDY), el propietario japonés de las tiendas 7-Eleven, ha rechazado una oferta de adquisición de $39B de la firma canadiense Alimentation Couche-Tard (ATD:CA) por considerar que la propuesta era demasiado baja. Couche-Tard, que opera las tiendas de conveniencia Circle K, ofreció adquirir Seven & i por 14.86 dólares por acción en efectivo, en una transacción que la habría convertido en el mayor objetivo japonés de una compra extranjera. Seven & i dijo que la oferta "subestima enormemente" su trayectoria independiente y no "reconoce adecuadamente" los desafíos que enfrentaría el acuerdo por parte de los reguladores de la competencia de Estados Unidos. Con el objetivo de mejorar la seguridad de los trabajadores, la gobernadora de Nueva York, Kathy Hochul, ha firmado una nueva ley que exige que los minoristas con más de 500 empleados añadan botones de pánico en todas las ubicaciones del estado para 2027. "Las soluciones en tiempo real de esta ley salvarán vidas y harán que las compras sean más seguras para todos", dijo el Sindicato de Minoristas, Mayoristas y Grandes Almacenes. Sin embargo, la industria no está convencida de la eficacia de los botones de pánico, y Walmart $WMT se opone a ellos por temor a falsas alarmas. La Oficina de Asuntos Comunitarios del Departamento de Policía de Nueva York dijo anteriormente que las llamadas al 911 serían más útiles para comunicarse con las fuerzas del orden. Las llaves de Paramount Global $PARA finalmente caerán en manos de Larry Ellison, el multimillonario cofundador de Oracle $ORCL. Será posible gracias a una serie de fideicomisos y empresas después de que un grupo liderado por la firma de su hijo David, Skydance Media, se hiciera cargo del imperio Redstone. Mientras tanto, Shari Redstone, actual presidenta y accionista mayoritaria de Paramount, se embolsará $180M en indemnizaciones y otros beneficios, además de unos $350M por la venta de su participación del 20% en el acuerdo de Skydance.

The private equity market has evolved and matured significantly in recent years, driven by several key factors that have reshaped the industry, including increased fundraising and capital deployment. In 2022 alone, global private equity fundraising reached approximately $1.2 trillion. This influx of capital has allowed firms to pursue larger deals and diversify their investment strategies. Mega-deals, particularly those exceeding $10 billion, have become more common, reflecting the growing financial power of PE firms. More recently, the fundraising and investment growth have slowed.Private equity firms are increasingly utilizing initial public offerings (IPOs) and Special Purpose Acquisition Companies (SPACs) as exit strategies. This trend reflects the strong performance of public markets and the desire to realize returns more quicklySearch funds and other new financial buyers have emerged as innovative participants in the M&A market, reflecting the evolving landscape of deal-making and investment strategies. A search fund is a pool of capital raised by entrepreneurs to acquire a small to medium-sized business. An entrepreneur typically does not have a specific target company in mind when raising the fund. They use the capital to search for a suitable business to buy, operate, and grow over time. Once a suitable acquisition target is identified, additional capital is raised to fund the purchase. The searcher often assumes a significant operational role in the acquired company, such as CEO. Search funds typically target small, profitable companies with stable cash flows and a potential for growth, often in niche industries. The ongoing Paramount $28 billion merger with Skydance Media was announced in mid-2024. Skydance, known for its strong portfolio of film and television productions, including the "Mission: Impossible" and "Transformers" franchises, is set to merge with Paramount to create a media powerhouse.This transaction follows an intense period of negotiations and competition, notably with Edgar Bronfman Jr. dropping his bid for Paramount, which cleared the path for the Skydance deal to proceed. This competition extended the timeline as both Paramount and Skydance had to navigate these competing interests and reassess their strategies to ensure the merger would be successful. The merger is expected to provide both companies with enhanced content creation capabilities and greater leverage in negotiations with streaming platforms. The 45-day "free look" period in the Paramount-Skydance Media transaction was a significant aspect of the deal, providing both parties with a window of time to thoroughly assess the implications and potential risks of the merger and the flexibility to withdraw from the deal. Selling a business is the American dream, the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow, the reward for years of hard work. Successful entrepreneurs make countless sacrifices in hopes that they would someday reap the benefits of their labor and live a new life of vacations, recreation, and prosperity. You only exit your business once, so you should feel confident passing this milestone. A successful business exit reflects the preparation done beforehand. Failing to plan is planning to fail. The owner of a privately held company has several alternatives on how to exit their business. In the absence of an exit strategy, events will inexorably dictate the final exit plan. A costly involuntary exit may be caused by death, disability, divorce, disagreement, or distress. Selling Your Business with David King will help you take control of the sale process and make it positive one.

Noticias Económicas y Financieras ¡Es oficial! La guerra de ofertas por Paramount Global $PARA ha terminado después de que Edgar Bronfman Jr. pusiera fin a su intento de adquirir el histórico estudio de Hollywood por $6B que desafiaban el acuerdo de fusión de Skydance Media. La salida del heredero de Seagram Co. significa que Skydance -dirigida por David Ellison, hijo del multimillonario inconformista tecnológico y cofundador de Oracle $ORCL Larry Ellison- se convertirá en el nuevo propietario de Paramount. El director ejecutivo de Meta $META, Mark Zuckerberg, dijo que estaba mal que los funcionarios de la administración Biden presionaran a la empresa para que censurara el contenido sobre la COVID-19 en 2021. Zuckerberg también admitió que Meta no debería haber ocultado contenido relacionado con las acusaciones de corrupción que involucran a Hunter Biden, y dijo que no haría contribuciones para apoyar la infraestructura electoral en este ciclo electoral. Lowe's $LOW es la última empresa que ha reducido sus programas de diversidad, equidad e inclusión, cediendo a las críticas en línea sobre sus políticas, y el activista conservador Robby Starbuck se atribuye el mérito de la medida. El minorista de artículos para el hogar ya no participará en el Índice de Igualdad Corporativa de la Campaña de Derechos Humanos y solo patrocinará eventos comunitarios relacionados con viviendas asequibles, ayuda en caso de desastres y educación en oficios especializados. La medida sigue a Tractor Supply $TSCO, Deere $DE y Harley-Davidson $HOG que redujeron o eliminaron los programas DEI en los últimos meses. Canadá planea imponer un impuesto adicional del 100% a todos los vehículos eléctricos fabricados en China, a partir del 1 de octubre, con el objetivo de nivelar el campo de juego, ya que los fabricantes de vehículos eléctricos chinos actualmente disfrutan de grandes subsidios en el país. Actualmente, Tesla $TSLA es el único fabricante de automóviles que exporta vehículos eléctricos fabricados en China a Canadá. La decisión sigue a la de Estados Unidos y la Unión Europea, que impusieron sus propios aranceles a los vehículos eléctricos chinos en medio de crecientes preocupaciones por un exceso de oferta de vehículos baratos. Hablando de aranceles, XPeng $XPEV está buscando establecer un sitio de fabricación en Europa para reducir el impacto de los gravámenes de la región.

Matt Belloni and Alex Weprin discuss Edgar Bronfman Jr.'s unexpected bid for Paramount Studios, challenging the existing agreement with Skydance Media. Plus, Slow Horses kicks off its new season with nine Emmy nominations, including Best Drama Series and Best Actor in a Drama for Gary Oldman. Eric Deggans revisits his interview with Oldman, where the actor shares insights into his career, the challenges of his craft, and what drew him to his latest role. This conversation offers a fascinating glimpse into the life of one of Hollywood's most acclaimed actors.

Noticias Económicas y Financieras Los inversores hoy están mirando a Wyoming, y no es para reservar una escapada a un parque nacional antes de que termine el verano. El simposio anual de Jackson Hole organizado por la Reserva Federal de Kansas City está en marcha, y el presidente Jerome Powell subirá al escenario a las 10 a. m. ET. El tema de la conferencia de 2024 se titula "Reevaluación de la eficacia y la transmisión de la política monetaria" y podría proporcionar más pistas sobre la magnitud de la flexibilización de la política con el próximo ciclo que está programado para comenzar en septiembre. Skydance Media, que el mes pasado firmó un acuerdo para fusionarse con Paramount $PARA, acusa a la compañía de incumplir los términos de su acuerdo al extender el tiempo que tiene para negociar con otros postores. "Si bien Skydance no está ejerciendo actualmente su derecho a rescindir el acuerdo, nos reservamos el derecho de hacerlo en el futuro", escribieron sus abogados en una carta. Paramount extendió el período de solicitud de otras ofertas desde su fecha límite original hasta el 5 de septiembre, después de que Edgar Bronfman mejorara su oferta por National Amusements y una participación minoritaria en Paramount de $4.3B a $6B. Uber $UBER ha anunciado una alianza estratégica plurianual para incorporar los robotaxis Cruise de General Motors $GM a la plataforma de la empresa de viajes compartidos. En octubre pasado, Cruise detuvo las operaciones de sus vehículos autónomos en San Francisco después de que el Departamento de Vehículos Motorizados de California suspendiera sus permisos de prueba sin conductor tras un incidente de atropello y fuga. Sin embargo, Cruise dijo que planea reanudar los viajes completamente autónomos en 2024 después de mejorar su tecnología, reparar las relaciones con los reguladores y cumplir con estándares de seguridad más estrictos. El gobierno de Canadá ha ordenado a las dos principales empresas ferroviarias del país que acudan a un arbitraje vinculante para resolver sus desacuerdos con un sindicato que interrumpió el tráfico de mercancías en Norteamérica. Las redes ferroviarias Canadian National Railway $CNI y Canadian Pacific Kansas City $CP podrían reanudar sus operaciones "en cuestión de días", dijo el ministro de Trabajo, Steve MacKinnon, aunque las partes "siguen estando muy, muy distanciadas". En respuesta, CN puso fin a su cierre patronal y puso en marcha su plan de recuperación, mientras que CPKC está preparada para reanudar el servicio una vez que la Junta de Relaciones Industriales de Canadá emita su orden.

We finish the Ethan Hunt Sage on a cliffhanger. Dead Reckoning is the part one of the finale of the Ethan Hunt Ark - or is it?DirectorChristopher McQuarrieProducerTom Cruise, Christopher McQuarrie, Leifur B. DagfinnssonScreenwriterChristopher McQuarrie, Erik JendresenDistributorParamount PicturesProduction CoParamount Pictures, Skydance Media, Tom CruiseRatingPG-13 (Intense Sequences of Violence|Action|Some Language|Suggestive Material)GenreAction, Adventure, Mystery & ThrillerOriginal LanguageEnglishRelease Date (Theaters)Jul 12, 2023, Budget$291,000,000 (estimated)Gross US & Canada$172,135,383Opening weekend US & Canada$54,688,347Jul 16, 2023Gross worldwide$567,535,383Tom Cruise, Hayley Atwell, Ving RhamesSimon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, Vanessa Kirby, Esai Morales, Pom Klementieff, Mariela Garriga, Henry Czerny

Join hosts Ernesto Santos and Matt Diaz as we discuss the latest entertainment news including the nominees for the 76th Primetime Emmy Awards, Redbox shutting down all kiosk locations and Skydance Media to takeover Paramount Global for $8 billion. We'll then chit-chat about our recently watched movies and tv shows in a fun segment we like to call “Whatcha Watchin'” including our thoughts on Hacks S3, The Acolyte and our weekly review on House of the Dragon S2 Eps 5&6 and The Boys S4 Eps 7&8. Later, we'll give you our SPOILER REVIEW of our Foreign Film of the Month, the 2024 French Netflix film, Under Paris. Time Stamps: 3:18 - Entertainment News 48:46 - Whatcha Watchin' 1:09:29 - The Boys S4 Eps 7&8 Review 1:38:34 - HOTD S2 Eps 5&6 Review 2:02:16 - Under Paris Review --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/BoxOfficeBingers/support

It's time for the Comic Talk Headlines with Generally Nerdy! Bioshock gets an update on the 4th game, AS WELL AS a new rumor.Supernatural Reunion show?Star Wars keeps giving us comics we may or MAY NOT actually want.And so much more...Plus, don't forget to subscribe for more fresh content. MusicFollow-ups/CorrectionsEminem - Toby video now up. https://youtu.be/CanCZktm0TQ?si=iMiFrHgqnp-ccg3y MTV News - It ISN'T gone after all. Paramount has apparently archived everything. They are simply streamlining, seems to be the story.https://metalinjection.net/news/mtv-news-contents-archived-paramount-didnt-trash-it-all Limp Bizkit - Turn it Up Bitch video https://youtu.be/bSTX2xVpfPw From the Still Sucks reord.New Music/VideoPeeling Flesh - Shoot 2 Kill https://youtu.be/pvYRevRS-eE The straight gutturals from the days of Myspace have returned, with some rap vocals?? All that with a punk rock song length too.9 Dead - Trust? https://youtu.be/QeE7YDircR4 LB cover… Always thought this would make a great heavier song. Turns out I was right.Escuela Grind - Turbulence https://youtu.be/UndvDa4TI28 singing? Ok LFG.Ice 9 Kills X Reel Big Fish - Walking on Sunshine https://youtu.be/w-nKsBl3m2w WTF??? Fun song and fun bands though so of course it works.Tours/FestivalsNekrogoblikon - announce that they are in the studio for a new record with Jason Suecof, AND they are doing a short tour with Dead Icarus and Enterprise Earth. Starts Sept 15 in Vancouver BC through Sept 29 in Hampton Beach NH.https://www.stubhub.com/nekrogoblikon-tickets/performer/1494909 Flyover Fest 2024 - https://flyoverfest918.com Nov 16 & 17 in Tulsa. Incendiary, Mindforce, Weekend Nachos, Fury, Peeling Flesh, and TONS more.Reg ‘ol NewsSlipknot - Clown did an AMA on Reddit. Called Look Outside Your Window a “tiimeless album,” and said “It has to come out. I promise it will come out soon.”No update on the new single, “Long May You Die.”He dances around most answers. Seemed to imply some re-recordings in the future. Though seems more a la Gently vs Killers are Quiet. https://www.reddit.com/r/Slipknot/comments/1dp13zl/this_is_clown_from_slipknot_ask_me_anything/ Capulet Fest - Go watch Tank the Tech's video. That is all the explanation you need from someone in the business.https://youtu.be/FKGaNk6GyVQ?si=-_ilJsTTr-UDwox5 Converge - In the studio. That is allhttps://metalinjection.net/upcoming-releases/in-the-studio/converge-is-in-the-studio SuggestsJane Doe - by Converge is another excellent pick. This seminal album in the hardcore scene is known for its ferocious energy, complex compositions, and emotional depth. Songs like "Concubine" and "Heaven in Her Arms" deliver an unrelenting barrage of sound that captures the band's raw intensity and innovative approach to heavy music.Gaming/TechFollow-ups/CorrectionsSkydance X Paramount - Skydance Media, founded by David Ellison in 2006, is in discussions to merge with Paramount Pictures' parent company, National Amusements, in a deal that would see Skydance pay $1.75 billion to acquire National Amusements. This potential merger builds on the long history of collaboration between Skydance and Paramount, which includes a five-year co-financing and distribution agreement that started in 2009 and was renewed twice before ending in 2021. Skydance has been expanding its reach in recent years, launching Skydance Television in 2013 and Skydance Animation in 2017, and has also signed a multi-year feature film deal with Apple TV+ and secured a $1 billion credit facility for investments. If the merger is successful, it would create a new entity, "New Paramount," with David Ellison at the helm, marking a significant shift in the entertainment industry landscape.https://cosmicbook.news/skydance-media-paramount Apex Legends - In Apex Legends Season 22, major changes to the battle pass system have sparked backlash from players. The new format introduces two shorter battle passes per season, requiring separate purchases of $9.99 each and removing the option to buy them with Apex Coins. Additionally, the Premium Bundle now offers fewer tier skips and costs $19.99. Players have widely criticized these changes, calling them the worst decision by EA and Respawn Entertainment.https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/apex-legends-battle-pass-changes-season-22/ Bioshock 4 - BioShock 4's development is progressing quickly under Cloud Chamber, according to Senior Cinematic Designer Jeff Spoonhower. The studio is hiring for various roles in writing, design, and art, indicating they have a clear vision for the game. Though still in development, fans might expect a long wait for its release. Additionally, there are rumors of a possible remake of the original BioShock to bridge the gap until BioShock 4 launches.https://comicbook.com/gaming/news/bioshock-4-development-update-cloud-chamber/ SuggestsHalo: InfiniteComic Books/BooksReg ‘ol NewsStar Wars: Ahsoka - Marvel Comics released a preview for their upcoming miniseries "Star Wars: Ahsoka," featuring Rosario Dawson's character from the live-action series. The comic adapts events from the "Star Wars: Ahsoka" series and includes Ahsoka's quest to find Grand Admiral Thrawn. The preview showcases Ahsoka's journey to a temple and her encounter with sentries. Additionally, Lucasfilm has confirmed a second season for "Star Wars: Ahsoka" and a related movie titled "The Mandalorian & Grogu."https://comicbook.com/starwars/news/star-wars-ahsoka-rosario-dawson-marvel-comics-preview/ Starman - James Robinson and Tony Harris are reportedly returning to their acclaimed "Starman" series for DC's Black Label. The new miniseries will bring back Jack Knight, the character they originally created in the 1990s. This project will be part of DC's mature readers' line and is expected to be announced at Comic Con International in San Diego. The original "Starman" series, which ran from 1994 to 2001, is celebrated as one of DC's best comics.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/james-robinson-starman-dc-black-label/ DC Superheroes: Absolute Power - The comic event "Absolute Power" significantly alters the DC Universe by removing superpowers, magic, and time travel. Amanda Waller, with her team Task Force VII, uses upgraded Amazos to strip heroes like Superman, Aquaman, and the Justice Society of America of their powers, making them irretrievable. Waller also seals the timestream and micro-verse, preventing escape. The series promises an accessible entry point for new readers and will shape the DC Universe's future. https://comicbook.com/comics/news/absolute-power-makes-huge-change-to-dcs-heroes-spoilers/ /batman: Full Moon - DC has announced a new four-issue Black Label miniseries titled "Batman: Full Moon," debuting on October 9th. Written by Rodney Barnes and illustrated by Stevan Subic, the series pits Batman against a powerful werewolf terrorizing Gotham City. The story will challenge Batman's intellect and physical resilience, with Zatanna warning that he might not emerge unscathed. Each issue will feature glow-in-the-dark main covers by Subic and variant covers by artists such as Steve Beach, Francesco Francavilla, and Mike Perkins.https://comicbook.com/comics/news/batman-full-moon-announced-by-dc/ SuggestsThe Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy - by Douglas Adams. This classic science fiction novel is a delightful blend of wit, humor, and imaginative storytelling. It follows the misadventures of Arthur Dent, an ordinary human, who is swept off Earth just before it's demolished to make way for a hyperspace bypass. Alongside an eclectic cast of characters, Arthur explores the absurdities of the universe, armed with only a towel and the indispensable guidebook. Its clever satire, quirky characters, and thought-provoking themes make it a must-read for any nerdy aficionado.TV ShowsFollow-ups/CorrectionsArkham Asylum - The Matt Reeves-verse procedural Batman adjacent show has now been canceled. Evolved from Gotham PD to a DCU project, and is now no more. https://cosmicbook.news/matt-reeves-arkham-asylum-series-canceled-max Harley Quinn - Season 5 likely this year according to Dean Lorey, co-creator of the series. https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/harley-quinn-season-5-release-date-update-2024-max-dcu/ Trigun - Reboot series is getting a sequel series: Trigun Stargaze. Revealed at Anime Expo over the weekend.https://comicbook.com/anime/news/trigun-stampede-sequel-trigun-stargaze/ Spider-Man Noir - Live action series will air on MGM+ before heading over to Amazon Prime. No release date set, nor a timeframe for the switch once it does air. Brenden Gleeson cast as a villain.https://cosmicbook.news/spider-man-noir-mgm-lamorne-morris-robbie-robertson TrailersAgatha All Along - https://youtu.be/ARulRbzM7Jw horror elements all look to be severely undercut by the comedy.Unsolved Mysteries - Volume 4 https://youtu.be/CvSaVywPDsM Jack the Ripper? Really? July 31.Futurama - Season 12 https://youtu.be/zPelef46rlk July 29Reg ‘ol NewsSupernatural - Jared Padalecki has said that there will possibly be a revival akin to the Gilmore Girls limited series.https://comicbook.com/tv-shows/news/supernatural-jared-padalecki-reveals-only-way-series-could-return/ SuggestsSliders follows the adventures of Quinn Mallory, a brilliant scientist, and his companions Wade, Rembrandt, and Professor Arturo, as they travel through parallel universes using Quinn's invention, the timer. The group "slides" into alternate versions of Earth, often finding themselves in strange and fantastical worlds where they encounter alternate versions of historical events, cultural norms, and technological advancements. As they navigate these new realities, they must confront the consequences of their own actions and the risks of altering the timeline, all while searching for a way to return to their own universe. Along the way, they encounter strange creatures, unexpected allies, and sinister villains, and must rely on their wits, courage, and resourcefulness to survive and find a way back home.Streaming on Peacock.MoviesTrailersBatman Ninja vs Yakuza League - https://youtu.be/RyX5AL1NwNQ oh boy… a sequel to Batman Ninja eh?Reg ‘ol NewsShrek 5 - DreamWorks Animation announced that the movie is happening and already has a July 1 2026 release date. Eddie Murphy, Mike Myers, and Cameron Diaz are all reprising their roles.https://cosmicbook.news/shrek-5-release-date SuggestseXistenZ (1999)Directed by David Cronenberg, this psychological sci-fi thriller explores the world of virtual reality game design. The film follows Allegra Geller (Jennifer Jason Leigh), a brilliant game designer, and her test subject, Ted Pikul (Jude Law), as they navigate a complex web of reality and fantasy.Rumor MillNew RumorsSupergirl - Lobo (as rumored to be played by Jason Momoa in James Gunn's DCU) said to be revealed in Supergirl movie. Supergirl: Woman of Tomorrow out June 26, 26.Horizon Zero Dawn - Netflix series reportedly canceled. Bioshock - 2K Games rumored to be releasing a remake to bridge the gap before Cloud 9's Bioshock 4.Mortal Kombat - Fire and Ice is circulating again. This time fed into by Boon himself.SPECULATION~Bioshock won't get a remake until 2025 if at all, because Bioshock 4 won't be out till 2027.~There won't be an Injustice 3 game until 2026 if at all.You can support this show by visiting our merch store, or by leaving us an Apple Podcasts review.

Roku’s recent update adds motion smoothing with no way to turn it off, frustrating many users; a trailer for “Agatha All Along” debuts on September 18th; Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman may collaborate on a non-superhero movie; Paramount Global will merge with Skydance Media; Fire TV users in the US are now seeing ads before … Continue reading Cordkillers 508 – The Hill I Will Rest On →

Marvel Studios gave fans a real trick and treat by dropping the first Agatha All Along trailer on Monday. The peek at September's MCU show highlights Kathryn Hahn's return to the character Agatha Harkness, first introduced in WandaVision. We see Harkness awakening from Wanda Maximoff's spell and setting out to regain her power. While one of Matt Reeves' Elseworlds projects is moving forward, one is taking a step back. Reeves announced a Gotham police show in 2020, then it changed to focus on Arkham Asylum and has been through several directors and showrunners since. But as of now the show is no longer moving forward It was Marvel's Head of Streaming, Television, and Animation Brad Winderbaum's turn in the hot seat on last week's episode of the Marvel Official Podcast. Winderbaum gave each of the upcoming television shows Marvel is working on some quick sound bites. He said “What If Season Three feels like the culmination of a trilogy.” Winderbaum alluded that Your Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Man will have a teenage ensemble. He also said that Eyes of Wakanda ties into the MCU “more than any other animated show.” He said of Agatha All Along that it's really scary and it gets quite dramatic, but qualified the statement with “It's a Marvel brand of scary.” Of Daredevil: Born Again, he discussed how the dynamic between Matt Murdock and Kingpin won't just be about murdering each other, but the politics they find themselves in. Winderbaum Is “most excited” for people to see what they're doing with Marvel Zombies. Revenge is a dish best served hot and sweaty in the first trailer for Gladiator II. Boasting a star-studded cast that includes Denzel Washington, Pedro Pascal, Connie Nelson, Paul Mescal, and Joseph Quin, the film appears to truly be a sequel to the Russell Crowe movie and pave its own path for a new story. On July 4th, Anthony Mackie took to social media to share a new photo from his forthcoming film, Captain America: Brave New World. The photo revealed a look at the Captain America suit Mackie will be wearing in the film. Despicable Me 4 ruled the Fourth of July box office with an estimated five-day domestic opening of $122.6 million dollars including a three-day weekend haul of $75 million after earning a stellar A CinemaScore. Globally, the film grossed $230 million dollars. Inside Out 2 held at number 2 and has now crossed $1.2 billion dollars globally. A Quiet Place: Day One held at No. 3 in its second weekend with a three-day gross of $21 million for an impressive 10-day domestic tally of $94.4 million. A24's horror slasher MaXXXine opened Friday and placed No. 4 with an estimated $6.7 million. The teaser for a new Formula 1 racing movie titled “F1,” starring Brad Pitt, Damson Idris, and Bridgerton star Simone Ashley has dropped. The Apple Original Film is directed by “Top Gun: Maverick” director Joseph Kosinski and produced by Jerry Bruckheimer. A sequel to 2006's The Devil Wears Prada is in development with screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna in negotiations to return. After months of back-and-forth, Shari Redstone has finally agreed to sell control of Paramount Global to a consortium led by Skydance Media for a deal valued at $8 billion dollars. Apple TV released a trailer for Taika Waititi's re-imagined version of Time Bandits. The original film came out in 1981. Joel McHale says the Community movie should begin filming in 2025. The final season of Umbrella Academy begins on August 8. A trailer was released today. Director Sam Raimi is set to direct and produce a new horror thriller called Send Help. Damian Shannon and Mark Swift will write the script. New Girl star Lamorne Morris has been cast in Spider-Noir, the Nicolas Cage-led series that will premiere on Amazon Prime. Morris will play journalist Robbie Robertson. Brendan Gleeson has also reportedly joined the cast as the show's villain. The Conjuring franchise has set their fourth and final movie to release on September 5, 2025. in IMAX.

A couple of weeks ago, Skydance Media's offer to buy Paramount looked like it was dead. Now, both companies have a joint press release announcing the deal. (00:21) Jason Moser and Ricky Mulvey discuss: - What Skydance Media is getting in the Paramount deal. - Why Netflix is winning the streaming wars. - Questions that investors should ask before putting money in a turnaround story. Then, (15:58) Alison Southwick and Brian Feroldi kick off their summer school series with a history class on markets. Companies discussed: PARA, NFLX, DIS, PYPL Learn more about the Range Rover Sport at www.landroverusa.com Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Jason Moser, Alison Southwick, Brian Feroldi Engineers: Dan Boyd, Desiree Jones David Ellison interview on “The Town”: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/skydances-david-ellison-on-his-plans-for-paramount/id1612131897?i=1000661591016 Brian Feroldi's newsletter: https://longtermmindset.co/newsletter/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roku's recent update adds motion smoothing with no way to turn it off, frustrating many users; a trailer for "Agatha All Along" debuts on September 18th; Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman may collaborate on a non-superhero movie; Paramount Global will merge with Skydance Media; Fire TV users in the US are now seeing ads before screensavers start; Kevin Bacon disliked using a disguise in public; and the MPA-Canada is challenging a requirement for streamers to pay for local news.This week on The FULL Experience: The Munsters (114 - "Grandpa Leaves Home")Next week: The Munsters (232 - "A Visit from the Teacher")Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.comSupport Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/CordkillersYouTube: https://youtu.be/fcZoohhtu18 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today on AirTalk, the latest on the White House response to President Biden's health. Also on the show, Skydance Media buys Paramount Global; we examine what happened to NYC's ‘congestion pricing' system and if there's been ripple effects; we explore what presidential immunity means; a new study finds a culprit behind declining butterfly populations; new book ‘Our Kindred Creatures: How Americans Came to Feel the Way They Do About Animals' explains our recent empathy toward animals; and more. Latest on President Biden's health (00:17) What to know about Skydance purchasing Paramount (17:48) The rise & fall of NYC's ‘congestion pricing' system (32:52) What exactly is presidential immunity? (51:31) Why are butterfly populations declining? (1:11:23) New book examines how we treat animals (1:27:39)

Roku's recent update adds motion smoothing with no way to turn it off, frustrating many users; a trailer for "Agatha All Along" debuts on September 18th; Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman may collaborate on a non-superhero movie; Paramount Global will merge with Skydance Media; Fire TV users in the US are now seeing ads before screensavers start; Kevin Bacon disliked using a disguise in public; and the MPA-Canada is challenging a requirement for streamers to pay for local news.This week on The FULL Experience: The Munsters (114 - "Grandpa Leaves Home")Next week: The Munsters (232 - "A Visit from the Teacher")Subscribe, get expanded show notes, and past episodes at http://Cordkillers.comSupport Cordkillers at http://Patreon.com/CordkillersYouTube: https://youtu.be/fcZoohhtu18 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Telstra will be jacking up the prices of its mobile phone plans by more than the inflation rate as part of its plans to grow faster. Saks Fifth Avenue's parent company has acquired luxury retail Neiman Marcus for $2.65 billion USD… and Amazon and Salesforce are taking a slice too. Paramount Global, one of Hollywood's oldest studios and Skydance Media have agreed to a merger. — Get 50% of Flux Pro for the next 12 months: https://fluxfinance.page.link/EOFY-campagin-50off Build the financial wellbeing of your team with Flux at Work: https://bit.ly/fluxatworkDownload the free app (App Store): http://bit.ly/FluxAppStoreDownload the free app (Google Play): http://bit.ly/FluxappGooglePlayDaily newsletter: https://bit.ly/fluxnewsletterFlux on Instagram: http://bit.ly/fluxinstaFlux on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@flux.finance—-The content in this podcast reflects the views and opinions of the hosts, and is intended for personal and not commercial use. We do not represent or endorse the accuracy or reliability of any opinion, statement or other information provided or distributed in these episodes.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chris and Andy talk about the news that Paramount will be merging with Skydance Media (1:00), as well as the trailer for ‘Agatha All Along' (10:58). Then they discuss the fourth episode of ‘House of the Dragon' and how the show is starting to hit a hot streak (18:15). Finally, they break down the final five episodes of ‘The Bear' Season 3 and talk about where they ended up with the season as a whole (45:52). Hosts: Chris Ryan and Andy Greenwald Producer: Kaya McMullen Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paramount Global, which owns Paramount Studios, CBS and more, has agreed to merge with Skydance Media, the source of some of Paramount's biggest films. The deal will cost Skydance and its founder David Ellison $8 billion and would cement Ellison’s position as a Hollywood mogul. We’ll unpack. Plus, more Americans are traveling abroad thanks to a strong U.S. dollar. And there’s more people looking for work, but it’s taking them longer to find jobs.

Paramount Global, which owns Paramount Studios, CBS and more, has agreed to merge with Skydance Media, the source of some of Paramount's biggest films. The deal will cost Skydance and its founder David Ellison $8 billion and would cement Ellison’s position as a Hollywood mogul. We’ll unpack. Plus, more Americans are traveling abroad thanks to a strong U.S. dollar. And there’s more people looking for work, but it’s taking them longer to find jobs.

President Joe Biden is facing a critical week ahead as the number of Democrats calling for him to back out of the 2024 race grows. Hurricane Beryl has made landfall in Texas. Boeing has agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy to defraud the US. A left wing alliance has had a surprise victory in the French elections. Plus, Paramount Global is merging with Skydance Media. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Star Trek: Prodigy season 2 is getting raved reviews. Some say it's the best Star Trek show in years. Is it? We'll take a look at the first few episodes on Netflix. Big news out of Hollywood, Paramount and Skydance Media reach a sale agreement. We'll tell you what's next.Jonathan Frakes gets a Prime directing gig.And we'll show you the latest SDCC Star Trek exclusive merch.News:Skydance and Paramount reach a deal, but is it locked in?https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/skydance-media-shari-redstone-national-amusements-deal-1236059665/Lower Deck Spin-off:https://comicbook.com/startrek/news/star-trek-lower-decks-spinoffs-movie-mike-mcmahan/Star Trek Prodigy in the top 10 or Netflix:https://trekmovie.com/2024/07/06/star-trek-prodigy-season-2-hits-netflix-top-10-internationally-discovery-season-5-on-nielsen-top-10/Jonathan Frakes is set to direct his next film.https://ca.news.yahoo.com/star-trek-alum-jonathan-frakes-175643385.htmlNew Comic-Con TNG Jacketshttps://trekmovie.com/2024/07/04/first-look-at-hero-within-comic-con-excusive-star-trek-tng-jackets/Trekcast is a fan-made Star Trek podcast. We talk about all things sci-fi, nerdy/geeky, from Star Trek, Star Wars, Marvel, DC Comics, Stargate, and everything else. If you love dad jokes, saving dogs and bears you'll love Trekcast.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.TV Drama Version 2 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

Plus: Paramount Global shares climb after Skydance Media reaches a preliminary agreement to merge with National Amusements. Constellation Brands shares fall after the alcohol maker reports lower-than-expected revenue. J.R. Whalen reports. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Plus: Top Democrats go public with concerns about President Biden's ability to beat Donald Trump after his poor debate performance. And, U.S. markets will close early ahead of the Fourth of July holiday. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to the stock market in 2024. When we recorded today's show, Chewy was up about 60% for the month. By the time we wrote the description, Roaring Kitty had posted a picture of a dog and the stock was briefly up more than 80% on the month. (00:21) Ricky Mulvey and Tim Beyers discuss what's behind Chewy's surge, Amazon's new retail plan and journey to being a multi-trillion-dollar company. Then, William Cohan from Puck (16:13) joins Ricky to discuss his reporting on Paramount and future after it turned down a buyout deal from Skydance Media. Companies discussed: CHWY, AMZN, PARA Check out Puck's newsletters: https://puck.news/newsletters/ Host: Ricky Mulvey Guests: Tim Beyers, William Cohan Producer: Dylan Lewis Engineers: Dan Boyd, Tim Sparks Public.com disclosure: A High-Yield Cash Account is a secondary brokerage account with Public Investing, member FINRA/SIPC. Funds from this account are automatically deposited into partner banks where they earn a variable interest and are eligible for FDIC insurance. Neither Public Investing nor any of its affiliates is a bank. US only. Learn more at public.com/disclosures/high-yield-account Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shari Redstone has ended talks with Skydance Media over a deal to control Paramount, the number of central banks seeking to increase their exposure to the US dollar has increased sharply this year, the EU plans to put hefty tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles, and the UK Tories' manifesto lays out billions in tax cuts. Plus, the FT's Christine Murray explains why Mexico's peso slid after president-elect Claudia Sheinbaum proposed reforms.Mentioned in this podcast:EU to impose multi-billion euro tariffs on Chinese electric carsGlobal central banks plan to increase dollar reserves, survey suggestsRishi Sunak pledges £17bn in tax cuts to revive Tory election bidMexico's president-elect vows to press ahead with controversial judicial overhaulShari Redstone ends talks with Skydance Media over deal to control ParamountThe FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help from Victoria Mortimer, Breen Turner, Sam Giovinco, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Our engineer is Monica Lopez. Our intern is Prakriti Panwar. Topher Forhecz is the FT's executive producer. The FT's global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show's theme song is by Metaphor Music.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Plus: Shari Redstone's National Amusements ends merger talks with Skydance Media. Boeing shares fall after reporting disappointing orders figures for May. J.R. Whalen reports. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Kara and Scott discuss Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's showstopping appearance at the White House state dinner, David Chang's chili crunch drama, and Meta facing pushback on its political content restrictions. Then, OpenAI prepares to fight numerous legal battles, but do they have a winning strategy? Plus, Paramount Global's proposed merger with Skydance Media is facing opposition from shareholders. Will the deal go through? Finally, our Friend of Pivot is Isaac Arnsdorf, Washington Post national political reporter, and author of "Finish What We Started: The MAGA Movement's Ground War to End Democracy." Isaac explains why Steve Bannon believes the MAGA movement could "rule for a hundred years." Pivot has been nominated for a Webby for Best Business Podcast! Vote here. Follow Isaac at @iarnsdorf Follow us on Instagram and Threads at @pivotpodcastofficial. Follow us on TikTok at @pivotpodcast. Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or at nymag.com/pivot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices