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We're seeing the same far-right media consolidation in America as during Putin's rise to power. Bari Weiss is the new Roger Ailes, hired to destroy CBS News. The far-right Ellisons are aggressively going after Warner Bros. to build a media monopoly to dumb down more Americans so that we're easier to control. That's why Andrea spoke at Courier News' Courage & Cowardice event in Washington, DC on December 11. Courier, the team that built the searchable Epstein files database released by Congress, brought together independent journalists and creators who still believe journalism is a public good. The main focus of the conversation, which you can listen to here on Gaslit Nation, was how to build and sustain independent media. Andrea was joined by progressive YouTuber Jack Cocchiarella, Brian Beutler, formerly of Crooked Media and The New Republic who now runs Off Message; TikTok comedian Meredith Lynch; and in a discussion moderated by veteran editor Mark Jacob, formerly of the Chicago Tribune, to talk about media capitulation and how to fight back. Here's some info on the event. Luckily, the Media and Democracy Project (MAD) exists and provided us with the following actions you can take: Make videos highlighting moments of real accountability like celebrating the ABC reporter Mary Bruce who pressed MBS and Trump with tough, substantive questions. Credit your sources clearly and encourage your audience to click through and read the original reporting. Introduce your audience to journalism and media-education initiatives such as States Newsroom, the News Literacy Project, and Rebuild Local News. Synthesize and share this essential explainer from Democracy Forward on the link between local news and democracy: https://democracyfund.org/idea/new-research-explores-connection-between-democracy-and-local-news/ If you're a journalist, whether independent or in a newsroom, regularly lift up the work of your colleagues. Everyone should keep the conversation of journalism being the bedrock of a democracy front and center. Use your time online wisely: repost, share stories, and boost public-interest journalism whenever you can. Most importantly, stay connected with MAD.
DOJ says it will release more documents related to the Epstein investigation even as it faces backlash for partial disclosures so far. Plus, Turning Point USA's flagship event puts an unwelcome spotlight on the splits inside MAGA. And, Paramount doesn't back down from the Warner Bros. Discovery rejection as it raises the stakes with a "personal guarantee" form Larry Ellison. Susan Glasser, Peter Baker, Daniella Diaz, Tim Miller, Dan Nathan, Rohit Chopra, and Joseph Kahn join The 11th Hour this Monday night. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
On today's episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, we break down the latest Avengers: Doomsday marketing and ask the big question: Is this strategy actually going to work? From the new Steve Rogers–focused teaser to the first official poster that may be hinting at Doctor Doom, there's a lot to unpack about Marvel's approach heading into its next major event film. We also dive into the wider industry conversation, including Larry Ellison backing Paramount's bid for Warner Bros. Discovery and what that could mean for the future of the studio landscape. Plus, James Gunn addresses why Brainiac's casting was announced now and clears up rumors surrounding Matt Reeves and the use of Clayface—offering insight into how DC Studios is managing its shared universe and creative boundaries. Join Kristian and the panel as they analyze the marketing beats, studio strategy, and fan reactions shaping the future of Marvel and DC. SPONSORS: RUGIET: For a limited time only, head to https://www.Rugiet.com/KRISTIAN to get 15% off your order NUTRAFOL: Right now, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month's subscription plus free shipping when you go to https://www.Nutrafol.com and use promo code KRISTIAN. BUTCHER BOX: Our listeners can get free steak in every box for a year PLUS $20 off your first box when you go to https://www.ButcherBox.com/KRISTIAN 1-800 CONTACTS: Getting contacts doesn't have to be a hassle. Let One Eight Hundred Contacts get you the contact lenses you need right now. Order online at https://www.1800contacts.com or download the free 1-800 Contacts app today.
This Week In Startups is made possible by:Caldera + Lab - http://calderalab.com/TWISTCrusoe Cloud - https://crusoe.ai/buildUber - http://uber.com/twistToday's show: Why did a power outage in the Bay Area cause Waymos to pile up on city streets?Jason was actually in San Francisco to take in the spectacle of Waymos blocking traffic. But why did this happen? And can we look forward to a day when automated cars are more graceful and coordinated than ballet dancers performing “Swan Lake”? We're asking the tough (and also culturally erudite) questions!PLUS self-driving cars are coming to London, Coinbase's buying spree continues, another entrant in our nearly-complete Gamma Pitch Deck Competition, AND why Jason predicts that Google is going to buy UBER!You won't want to miss this holiday TWiST!Timestamps:(00:00) It's a holiday TWiST! Jason's calling in from vacay in Lake Tahoe.(03:11) Jason was in SF for the great Waymo power outage!(06:06) Why Jason says one day Waymos will be better coordinated than dancers in “Swan Lake”(07:33) We predicted Starlink coming to every Tesla nearly 3 years ago!(09:05) Caldera + Lab: Whether you're starting fresh or upgrading your routine, Caldera Lab makes skincare simple and effective. Head to http://calderalab.com/TWIST and use TWIST at checkout for 20% off your first order.(11:29) Jason calls what Tesla's Optimus team is planning “otherworldly”(14:39) Why Jason thinks we're all going to live in an “Opt-In Truman Show” someday soon(18:52) Baidu, Lyft, and Uber bring self-driving cars to London… they don't have them already?!(20:49) Crusoe Cloud: Crusoe is the AI factory company. Reliable infrastructure and expert support. Visit https://crusoe.ai/build to reserve your capacity for the latest GPUs today.(24:02) When do we get to 50% of all rides being done by autonomous vehicles… and how many robotaxis will that take?(27:50) Why Jason thinks Google is going to buy… UBER?!(31:12) Uber AI Solutions: Your trusted partner to get AI to work in the real world. Book a demo with them TODAY at http://uber.com/twist(32:30) Will it eventually come down to which car can drive a mile for the cheapest?(35:08) Coinbase picks up The Clearing Company, which makes frameworks for prediction markets(39:50) How much did the biggest AI models improve this year?(44:09) Who's going to actually buy Warner Bros? We're checking the Polymarket.(47:06) GAMMA PITCH w/ Jonathan Sherman of Lumix Ads(51:00) Why Jason says Jonathan's pitch is a 9.5 out of 10(52:50) What Jason looks for in a founder: “a big audacious vision”(54:18) How Lumix (safely) collects users' “mobile ad ID” on the go to identify themSubscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.com/Check out the TWIST500: https://twist500.comSubscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcp*Follow Lon:X: https://x.com/lons*Follow Alex:X: https://x.com/alexLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelm/*Follow Jason:X: https://twitter.com/JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanis/*Thank you to our partners:(09:05) Caldera + Lab: Whether you're starting fresh or upgrading your routine, Caldera Lab makes skincare simple and effective. Head to http://calderalab.com/TWIST and use TWIST at checkout for 20% off your first order.(20:49) Crusoe Cloud: Crusoe is the AI factory company. Reliable infrastructure and expert support. Visit https://crusoe.ai/build to reserve your capacity for the latest GPUs today.(31:12) Uber AI Solutions: Your trusted partner to get AI to work in the real world. Book a demo with them TODAY at http://uber.com/twist
PODCAST LAS NOTICIAS CON CALLE DE 23 DE DICIEMBRE 2025 - Trump hace nueva flota de barcos que se llamarán Trump - FTNovo Nordisk logra FDA apruebe medicamento para rebajar con pastilla diaria siendo la primera en lograrlo - FTCerca de epidemia de influenza A - El Vocero Otra vez irregularidad de subasta en cámaras de escuelas, vuelven a ordenar subasta - Metro Nuevas leyes sobre el cuerpo de la mujer y embarazo, leyes contradictorias unas con otras - El Nuevo Día Más hospitales al borde de la quiebra en 2026 - El Nuevo Día FEMA exige que todo proyecto vuelva a evaluarse si hay cambios de 100 mli dólares retrasando reconstrucción de PR - El Vocero Seguirá gratis el Tren Urbano - Primera Hora Gobierno le da los 40 millones a Bayamón para terminar la PR 5, no va la PR 10 - Primera HoraSube la presión para quedarse con CNN, Warner Bros. Discovery - QzSecretaria de Vivienda dice que hay que agilizar títulos de propiedad, pero pelea con la Junta por expresiones de que no hay plan del gobierno de PR para resolver el problema de Vivienda - El Vocero La Junta saldrá a favorecer a LUMA en contrato advirtiendo que tiene impacto fiscal el pleito legal del gobierno - El Vocero Trump detiene demanda contra la Junta de PR para ver lo que resuelve el Supremo sobre su autoridad de botar gente de la rama ejecutiva - El Vocero Salud dice que nuevas leyes no alteran la decisión de mujeres embarazadas - El Vocero Aguadilla pide que le den ciudadanía a PR, mientras senador federal exige que se tenga que escoger entre ciudadanía de USA u otras, pero no podrían tener las dos - El Vocero Proponen modelo para convertir estadio hasta de 50 mil personas - El Vocero Rivera Schatz empuja proyecto de Juan Oscar Morales para las escoltas - El Nuevo Día JGo descarta conflictos de interés en casos de sus portavoces contratistas - El Nuevo Día Van al Tribunal Supremo para evitar que baje de precio medicamentos como Eliquis - Axios Trump mata las fincas solares que estaban sin construirse, le quita los fondos - NYTLarry Ellison plantea dar de su propio dinero hasta 40 billones para comprar Paramount - WSJ Para una salud completa, MCS Personal Directo te ofrece cubiertasaccesibles para que cuides de tu salud y la de los tuyos con el MCS Alivia, unprograma de medicina integral y alternativa que beneficia a pacientes con múltiplescondiciones crónicas, a través de terapias y servicios de acupuntura, masajeterapéutico, reflexología, entre otras modalidades, que pueden complementar tutratamiento médico tradicional.¡Únete HOY a la familia de MCS!¡Salud que completa tu vida! Llama al 787.945.1259 y oriéntate.Endoso pagado
(December 23,2025) Amy King joins Bill for Handel on the News. Evacuation warnings issued for Los Angeles burn areas ahead of holiday storm. Justice Department releases additional documents from Epstein files. Paramount’s new offer for Warner Bros. is not sufficient, major investor says. Crash on Los Angeles-area highway claims life of Call of Duty co-creator.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on Next in Media, I sat down with Shane Atchison, CEO of Zaaz Collective, and Seth Gordon, a film director and co-founder of Zaaz. We dove into their mission to help micro and mid-level creators (those with 5,000 to 100,000 followers) think and act like media companies. With 96% of creators making minimum wage or less, Shane and Seth saw an opportunity to build a collective where creators could access the data, tools, and intelligence typically reserved for top-tier talent. They shared how Zaaz is using AI-powered analytics, audience insights, and comments-to-commerce strategies to help creators maximize their impact and earnings.I was fascinated by their approach to solving the creator-brand disconnect. Shane explained how most creators have no idea what to charge for brand deals and often feel they get screwed on their first partnerships. Zaaz addresses this with transparent pricing data, engagement rate benchmarks, and personalized AI language models trained on each creator's unique content and audience. Seth brought a compelling perspective from the traditional entertainment world, noting how the $50 million ad model is dying and the future is much more atomized and creator-led. We also explored their plans for Q1 2025, including creator-to-creator events in Brazil and launching new tools for content transcription and multi-platform analytics._________________________________________________________________Key Highlights
Sale of Warner Brothers..."Three Things You Need to Know"...Richard's Christmas Tree tour...re-gifting rulesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Mike Dano, Light Reading's former mobile guy who's now at Ookla, joins the podcast to catch up on all of the intrigue involving mobile and spectrum and some thoughts about the ongoing battle for Warner Bros. Discovery. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week on the California Sports Lawyer Podcast, host Jeremy Evans breaks down why Netflix's sports strategy is increasingly about conversation before games—using culture, creators, and shoulder programming to drive engagement without taking on the full cost and scheduling risk of traditional live sports rights. Jeremy examines Netflix's move into exclusive podcast distribution and what it signals about the growing value of sports-adjacent content, including video podcasts, documentaries, and creator-led shows as foundational tools for fandom, data collection, and advertiser-friendly inventory. The episode also explores how this approach could position Netflix for a larger play in the sports media ecosystem—potentially aligning conversation-driven content with established live-sports infrastructure—and what that shift could mean for leagues, platforms, and the future of sports media deals in light of the potential Warner Bros. Discovery sale. (Season 7, Episode 50). Copyright 2025. California Sports Lawyer. All Rights Reserved. (www.CSLlegal.com) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Con la llegada de la Navidad, seguro muchos se ponen a buscar las lucecitas de bengala, pero en México varios estados ya prohíben el uso de la pirotecnia… Acá te decimos cuáles son. Trump volvió a encender las alarmas internacionales, ahora por designar al gobernador de Louisiana como enviado especial en Groenlandia. Además… Claudia Sheinbaum ya dijo a dónde se va de vacaciones de Navidad; Aprovechando, te contamos cuáles son los días oficiales que deben darte como feriados en la chamba; Sheinbaum anunció que Grupo México cubrirá todos los daños derivados de la contaminación del río Sonora; Un atentado con coche bomba en Moscú provocó la muerte de un alto mando de Rusia; Paramount volvió a lanzar una oferta hostil a Warner Bros. Discovery; "Avatar: Fire and Ash" logró recaudar 88 millones de dólares en su primer fin de semana en Estados Unidos. Y para #ElVasoMedioLleno… En Nueva Zelanda nació un polluelo de una pareja de aves takahē que se creía era infértil.Para enterarte de más noticias como estas, síguenos en redes sociales. Estamos en todas las plataformas como @telokwento. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hoy en El Brieff, se confirma que la FIFA no pagará "ni un peso" de impuestos en México por el Mundial 2026; Sheinbaum acota el beneficio a un solo año fiscal. En economía, el INEGI reporta un estancamiento con apenas 0.2% de crecimiento, y Fitch alerta sobre el deterioro de Pemex. En el mundo, el bloqueo naval de Trump a Venezuela dispara el oro a récords históricos, mientras Larry Ellison respalda la compra de Warner Bros. con 40 mil millones. Además, la Corte va por el IVA cero en menstruación y Japón reactiva su planta nuclear más grande.Este episodio es presentado por STRTGY. Si tu expansión se basa en censos viejos, estás perdiendo dinero. Su plataforma de Inteligencia Estratégica valida tu próxima ubicación con "data viva" en horas. Cotiza tu análisis geoestadístico en www.strtgy.aiRecibe gratis nuestro newsletter con las noticias más importantes del día.Si te interesa una mención en El Brieff, escríbenos a arturo@strtgy.ai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Big movie alert! Maybe biggest movie of the year with the release of Avatar: Fire & Ash. We review that plus we talk the tragic passing of Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner, Netflix is probably purchasing Warner Brothers, Brainiac casting for Man of Tomorrow and trailers for Animal Farm, Avengers: Doomsday and more! Thanks for listeningYou can vote in The Weekly Planet 2025 Awards right here: https://forms.gle/4bpnyaV6sKqMUu6D7Also new bonus clickbait podcast episode out now! All bonuses including a new Q&A, let's play video for Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora plus entire back-catalogue with bonus videos, movie commentaries, exclusive pods, older Q&As, ad-free feeds and early access on bigsandwich.co (new bonuses will continue releasing as normal during January break)PLEASE be aware timecodes may shift up to a few minutes due to inserted ads.00:00 The Start06:00 Rob & Michele Reiner RIP09:08 Netflix & Warner Bros Drama Latest15:55 Actor Officially Cast as Brainiac in DCU21:25 Animal Farm's Weird Movie Trailer28:42 Disclosure Day Spielberg Movie Trailer31:53 Spider-Man Brand New Day Trailer Leak (no spoilers)33:42 Avengers: Doomsday Teaser (spoilers)47:46 Avatar: Fire & Ash Movie Review01:09:09 Avatar: Fire & Ash Spoiler Segment01:22:50 What We Reading, What We Gonna Read01:31:52 Letters, It's Time For LettersSUBSCRIBE HERE ►► http://goo.gl/pQ39jNJames' Twitter ► http://twitter.com/mrsundaymoviesMaso's Twitter ► http://twitter.com/wikipediabrownPatreon ► https://patreon.com/mrsundaymoviesT-Shirts/Merch ► https://www.teepublic.com/stores/mr-sunday-moviesThe Weekly Planet iTunes ► https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-weekly-planet/id718158767?mt=2&ign-mpt=uo%3D4The Weekly Planet Direct Download ► https://play.acast.com/s/theweeklyplanetAmazon Affiliate Link ► https://amzn.to/2nc12P4 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
P.M. Edition for Dec. 22. Reports of toxic gases that leak into a plane's cabin or cockpit have surged in recent years. Now, as WSJ's Ben Katz reports, doctors and researchers increasingly see a link between exposure to those fumes and fatal illnesses. Look for his next piece with more advice for travelers on wsj.com. Plus, the Trump administration stops offshore wind projects currently under construction, the most significant of the actions the administration has taken against the industry. And Paramount sweetens its offer for Warner Bros. Discovery with a personal guarantee from billionaire Larry Ellison. WSJ media reporter Joe Flint weighs in on the latest in the fight for the entertainment company. Alex Ossola hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hey everyone, it's Nilay. Decoder is on our holiday break. We've got a lot of fun stuff coming up in the New Year, though, including a special Decoder Live at CES. Stay tuned for more details, including how to RSVP for free tickets. In the meantime, we've got a great episode of the podcast Channels, featuring two of the best media reporters in the business. Host Peter Kafka sat down with Bloomberg's Lucas Shaw to talk about the bidding war between Paramount SkyDance and Netflix over Warner Bros. Discovery. It's the biggest story in entertainment right now, and this episode breaks down everything you need to know about the contentious acquisition. Links: "Neither Side Is Used to Losing”: Lucas Shaw on the battle for Warner Bros. | Channels Five things we're getting wrong about Warner Bros.′ Netflix deal | Bloomberg Warner Bros.' bidders brace for a fight that will last months | Bloomberg WBD wants its shareholders to reject Paramount's latest offer | The Verge There are no good outcomes for the Warner Bros. sale | The Verge Netflix is “100% committed” to releasing WB films in theaters | The Verge Netflix is buying Warner Bros. for $83 billion | The Verge Subscribe to The Verge to access the ad-free version of Decoder! Credits: Decoder is a production of The Verge and part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Decoder is produced by Kate Cox and Nick Statt and edited by Ursa Wright. Our editorial director is Kevin McShane. The Decoder music is by Breakmaster Cylinder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Plus: Larry Ellison provides personal guarantee for Paramount's bid for Warner Bros. Discovery as Netflix lines up bank financing for its own offer. And Baidu partners with Uber and Lyft for robotaxis in the U.K. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode, Scott Becker examines Larry Ellison's aggressive push to back a potential Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition.
Paramount is engaged in a battle to buy Warner Bros., but Netflix's proposed $83 billion offer is still considered the favorite, for now. Talk of this deal has triggered widespread fears in Hollywood about what this could mean for the creative industry. Jeffrey Brown has perspective from one of the leading unions for our arts and culture series, CANVAS. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy
Is the United States already at war with Venezuela—and if so, who authorized it? The Law Talk crew reconvenes for a wide-ranging debate over presidential war powers, congressional passivity, and how far modern practice has drifted from constitutional text. The conversation then pivots to Netflix's attempt to buy Warner Bros antitrust and whether or not in these […]
"Pillion" is a romantic comedy drama film written and directed by Harry Lighton, based on the 2020 novel Box Hill by Adam Mars-Jones. The film stars Harry Melling as a timid gay man and Alexander Skarsgård as an enigmatic biker who starts a BDSM relationship. The film had its premiere in the Un Certain Regard section of the 2025 Cannes Film Festival, where it won the section's Best Screenplay prize and the Palm Dog for Mutt Moment, alongside nominations for the Caméra d'Or and the Queer Palm. The film received further critical acclaim after screening at the Telluride and New York Film Festivals, receiving several nominations and awards, including two British Independent Film Award wins for Best British Independent Film and Best Debut Screenwriter, and a Gotham Independent Film Award for Best Adapted Screenplay. Melling was kind enough to spend some time talking with us about his work and experience making the film, which you can listen to below. Please be sure to check out the film, which is playing in the UK from Picturehouse and Warner Bros. Pictures UK and will be released in the US by A24 on February 6th, 2026. Thank you, and enjoy! Check out more on NextBestPicture.com Please subscribe on... Apple Podcasts - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/negs-best-film-podcast/id1087678387?mt=2 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7IMIzpYehTqeUa1d9EC4jT YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWA7KiotcWmHiYYy6wJqwOw And be sure to help support us on Patreon for as little as $1 a month at https://www.patreon.com/NextBestPicture and listen to this podcast ad-free Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our countdown of the top 10 episodes of Smallville continues! Zach, Lance Laster from Always Hold On To Arrow, Victoria Male, Matt Truex from Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman and Matthew Rocca discuss the #2 episode as voted by you the listeners..."Justice"!Check out Lance on Always Hold On To Arrow!Check out Victoria's work on her website!Check out Matt's work including Lois & Clark'd: The New Podcasts of Superman at The Daily Knockoff!Check out and support Rocca's latest project, Morte.Always Hold On To Smallville is brought you to by listeners like you. Special thanks to these Meteor Freaks on Patreon who's generous contributions help produce the podcast!Chris Fuchs / @crfuchs7Kevonte Chilous / @chill_usJoey Dienberg / @JoeyD94_13InsaiyanCory MooreNathan RothacherIsaiah GoodridgeAtif SheikhJohn CurcioMarc-ids FoppenPatricia Carrillo / @MsCarrillo92Rhythm ChameleonJim CrawfordKasey Vach / @ThePandaSupremeRouie HumphreyAlex Hamilton / @Quiet_Storm_23Matt DouglasDaniel CurielMeryl Smith / @MelXtreme84Trevis HullMatt B.Amy J.Mike FranzMartin RyanNathan MacKenzie / @maccamackenzieSteve Rogers / @SteveJRogersJrMollie FicarellaJames Lee / @Jae_El_52Jason Davis / @superjay_92Patrick BravoAlex Ramsey / @aramsey1992Tae Tae / @doomsday994.Rob O'Connor / @TheGothamiteTina BJakeJacobDaryn Kirscht / @darynkirscht16Dylan DiAntonioNick Ryan Magdoza / @nickryanEddie Bissell / @Kal_Ed11Nicholas FanslerJohn LongRuth Anne HamonTravis Kill / @tjkill81Mike ThomasNeena J / @Sofiamom1Gordon BombayMichael H.Laura Dos ReisCherrylDJ Doena / @DjDoenaNicholas CosoJarrett GibbsAnthony Anderson / @NigandNogKeith FaulsJames Hart / @jaohartsAnthony Desiato /@DesiWestsideCrystal CrossKirin KumarLorenzo Valdes / @ClarksCreekPATREON: patreon.com/alwaysmallvilleTWITTER: twitter.com/alwaysmallvilleFACEBOOK: facebook.com/alwaysmallvilleEMAIL: alwaysmallville@gmail.comUpdated Artwork by Eric Folk from Smallville Papers.Matt Truex is a Warner Bros. Discovery employee. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are his own and do not necessarily reflect the views or positions of Warner Bros. Discovery
In the latest chapter of the war for Warner Brothers Discovery, Paramount Skydance has amended its offering to outbid Netflix for the legacy assets. Gerry Cardinale, founder of one of Paramount's key investors and strategic partners RedBird Capital Partners, addresses the WBD board's concerns about the updated offer. Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is reportedly exploring a U.S. vaccine schedule closer to Denmark's. Former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb discusses the potential changes to the American health care system, including recommended shots and drug prices. Plus, the U.S. Coast Guard is pursuing another ship off the coast of Venezuela, NEC Director Kevin Hassett has weighed in on the Supreme Court's ruling on tariffs, and investor Bill Ackman suggested that Elon Musk take SpaceX public with a specific vehicle. Gerry Cardinale - 20:25Dr. Scott Gottlieb - 40:33 In this episode:Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawkAndrew Ross Sorkin, @andrewrsorkinCameron Costa, @CameronCostaNY Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Carl Quintanilla and Jim Cramer kicked off the holiday-shortened trading week with breaking news from Jim: Nelson Peltz's Trian Partners and General Catalyst to take asset manager Janus Henderson private in an all-cash deal valued at $7.4 billion. David Faber broke down new developments in the battle for Warner Bros. Discovery: Paramount Skydance has amended its $30/share all-cash offer for the company — in response to WBD's concerns about the bid. Nvidia joins the tech rally on a report stating the company aims to start shipping its H200 chips to China by mid-February. Also in focus: Micron's red-hot runup, holiday shopping home stretch, President Trump's $2,000 tariff checks push. Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Paramount Skydance amends hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, Italy's AGCM fines Apple €98.6 million over App Tracking Transparency, Nvidia plans to ship its H200 AI chips to China by mid-February. MP3 Please SUBSCRIBE HERE for free or get DTNS Live ad-free. A special thanks to all our supporters–without you, none of this would beContinue reading "Alphabet To Acquire Data/Infrastructure Company Intersect – DTH"
The American billionaire Larry Ellison has promised more than $40 billion of his money in support of Paramount to buy rival studio, Warner Bros Discovery. Where does this leave antitrust questions around a Paramount or Netflix takeover? Ed Butler hears from Phillip Berenbroick, who served as chief counsel for the US Senate's judiciary subcommittee on antitrust matters. How much money is Morocco spending as host for the African Cup of Nations? Also, we explore Yiwu, China's capital of Christmas(Photo: Paramount, Netflix and Warner Bros logos are seen in this illustration taken December 8, 2025. Credit: REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration)
What happens when the biggest streamer in the world tries to swallow one of Hollywood's last major studios?Netflix's proposed purchase of Warner Bros. Discovery has sent shockwaves through the film industry—and not the good kind.In this emergency episode, Josh, Garrett, and David break down what a Netflix–Warner Bros. merger would actually mean for:
Have you ever wanted to see an animated Christmas special based on one of the worst Christmas songs according to the media? That's what Warner Bros. thought by giving us a 50 min animated special based on Dr. Elmo's “Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer”. With it's awkward animation and lack of story focus, it's been criticized heavily throughout the years. But is it truly as bad as we remembered? Find out as Eric looks at Grandma Got Run Over By a Reindeer on quote on quote “celebration” of its 25th anniversary! Happy Holidays to all and Merry Geekmas!!:)Join our Discord community:https://discord.gg/neeTuYUFollow our Instagram page:https://www.instagram.com/geeks_crossing/Subscribe to Frofrokacho: https://www.youtube.com/@frofrokachoSubscribe to EmantheLegendary: https://www.youtube.com/@emanthelegendary3775Intro/Outro done by BKNAPP: https://bknapp.bandcamp.com/
Chuck Zodda and Mike Armstrong discuss what is happening in markets this week. What is the latest on the Netflix, Paramount, Warner Brothers deal? the economy survived 2025, but many Americans are reeling. Mortgage rates are falling but owners still won't sell.
The holidays are here, and in this episode we're talking all things gifting men and the traditions that come with the season. From what actually makes a good gift for men to the rituals we carry year after year, the fellas keep it real with laughs and honest takes. Along the way, we somehow end up figuring out what a toboggan really is, break down Warner Brothers' latest acquisition, and talk about the importance of checking on your friends during the holidays, because this season isn't joyful for everyone. It's festive, funny, and grounded in real connection—just the kind of conversation you need this time of year.
This week, Skydance is sounding like a broken record as they keep repeating the same bid for the Warner Bros. Discovery assets, and WBD keeps telling them: It's not enough. Nielsen Ratings Show Notes Starz Placed $25 Billion Bid for All of WBD's Cable Networks It's Warner Bros.' turn to go hostile David Zaslav Called Paramount 'Inappropriate' for Proposing a Compensation Package Worth 'Several Hundred Million Dollars' Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners backs out of Paramount Skydance's hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery - CBS News The Oscars Moving to YouTube Beginning in 2029, Will Stream Free Worldwide Netflix Adds Podcasts in Deals With iHeartMedia, Barstool Sports - The New York Times Netflix Signs Deal With Dave Portnoy's Barstool Sports for Exclusive Video Rights to Three Podcasts Netflix Jumps Into Podcasts With Spotify Deal - The New York Times Licence To Kill: James Bond Films To Stream On Netflix As Part Of Shock Deal With Amazon Disney+ and Hulu: 2025 Year in Streaming - The Walt Disney Company What We've Been Doing Wake Up Dead Man F1: The Movie Avatar: Fire and Ash
In this episode, Scott Becker examines Larry Ellison's aggressive push to back a potential Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition.
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The media war you're watching on the news is NOTHING compared to the media war happening behind the news. In this episode, I'm breaking down how Netflix – the same company that crushed the entire streaming game – just ran into the REAL bosses of media… and why a $108 billion hostile takeover tells you everything you need to know about power, propaganda, and who really runs America.Netflix tried to level up from “just streaming” to owning the airwaves – TNT, TBS, CNN, the whole Warner Bros Discovery empire. Then Paramount + Skydance pulled up like, “Nah… we want ALL of that” – with an all-cash, $108B offer straight to the shareholders, backed by Larry Ellison's money, Saudi wealth funds, and Trump's son-in-law's capital. This ain't just about movies. This is about who controls the narrative. And they don't let just anybody touch that.Join our Exclusive Patreon!!! Creating Financial Empowerment for those who've never had it.
Netflix has made one of the biggest moves in entertainment history, announcing a proposed $82.7 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming and studio division, including Warner Bros. Games. If approved, this deal would put major gaming franchises under Netflix's control, including Mortal Kombat, Hogwarts Legacy, and the Batman: Arkham series. In My Xbox And Me Podcast #545, we break down what this could actually mean for gamers, not just investors. We discuss: What Netflix owning Warner Bros. Games means for console players The future of major IPs like Arkham, Mortal Kombat, and Hogwarts Legacy Whether Netflix could push games toward subscriptions or exclusivity How this impacts Xbox, PlayStation, and third-party studios If this deal strengthens or weakens the future of big-budget games With Netflix already struggling to find its place in gaming, this potential acquisition raises serious questions about ownership, preservation, monetisation, and creative freedom in the games industry. If you care about Xbox, AAA game franchises, and how corporate decisions shape the games we play, this episode is essential listening. Subscribe for weekly conversations covering Xbox news, gaming industry debates, and the business moves that directly affect players.
Episode 131 strips the Jungle back to its core. No guest, no buffer, no outside energy to balance the room — just the squad in their purest form. These are the episodes where the conversations breathe, the jokes run longer, and the disagreements hit harder. When it's just the Jungle, nothing gets softened.We start where the pulse always lives: the music. 21 Savage's What Happened 2 The Streets? opens a conversation about whether street rap is evolving or disappearing, and who's really carrying that sound forward. Nas and DJ Premier reunite on “Light Years,” reminding everyone what mastery sounds like when legends refuse to age quietly. Lil Tjay's “Used 2 Love” pushes the room into emotional territory, questioning whether heartbreak records still feel authentic when vulnerability becomes a formula. Friday's “Everybody Got Somebody” adds a smoother contrast, while DaBaby's “Letter to My YN” brings the conversation back to responsibility, mentorship, and what it means to speak to the next generation. Popcaan and Sway's “Tek Time” shifts the energy global, and GloRilla's “March” closes the music run with raw momentum and presence.From there, the Jungle locks in on the culture. The Diddy documentary sparks debate over accountability, timing, and who gets to control the narrative once the damage is done. Netflix and Paramount battling for Warner Bros. opens a bigger discussion about media consolidation, power plays, and how streaming is quietly reshaping what stories even get told. The firing of Ebro and Rosenberg from Hot 97 hits close to home, raising questions about loyalty, relevance, and what radio looks like in an era where platforms rise and fall overnight. And as wrestling history approaches a turning point, John Cena's final week in the ring becomes a conversation about legacy, knowing when to walk away, and whether icons ever really get to retire on their own terms.As always, the episode settles into its most honest space with the relationship talk. The squad debates whether long-term relationships thrive more when partners are similar or when opposites force each other to grow. Personal stories surface about moments when something serious was shared with a partner — only to be brushed off — and the lingering damage that dismissal can leave behind. The conversation closes with a tough, uncomfortable question: should someone even be in a relationship if they don't make at least $50,000 a year, or is that mindset reducing love to logistics?Episode 131 is reflective, argumentative, and unapologetically real. No guest. No distractions. Just the Jungle doing what it does best — saying the things most people only think.Welcome back to the Jungle.—Subscribe: YouTube.com/@JSCNetwork_ Follow: @thejunglesquadcast Ape Loso – @apeishere_ Rad – @radical_jl Rahh – @_rahhbanks#JungleSquadCast #Episode131 #HipHopCulture #NasAndPremier #21Savage #DiddyDoc #Hot97 #RelationshipTalk #PodcastUnfiltered
Bu bölümde Warner Bros'un satışı, Avustralya'da yürürlüğe giren 16 yaş altı için sosyal medya yasağı, Acapulco dizisi ve More Everything Forever kitabı üzerine sohbet ettik.Bizi dinlemekten keyif alıyorsanız, kahve ısmarlayarak bizi destekleyebilir ve Telegram grubumuza katılabilirsiniz. :)Yorumlarınızı, sorularınızı ya da sponsorluk tekliflerinizi info@farklidusun.net e-posta adresine iletebilirsiniz.Zaman damgaları:00:00 - Podcast Ödülleri, AI'ın Farklı Kullanım Alanları19:30 - Haftamız nasıl geçti33:27 - Warner Bros.49:43 - 16 Yaş Altına Sosyal Medya Yasağı58:56 - Storyteller Aranıyor1:07:18 - Okuduklarımız, More Everything Forever1:47:35 - İzlediklerimiz, Acapulco2:09:46 - Haftanın AlbümüBölüm linkleri:MonoforMustafa B. Bozkurt [Lex Historiae]I'm Kenyan. I Don't Write Like ChatGPT. ChatGPT Writes Like Me.Netflix is buying Warner Bros: All of the latest updatesAustralia boots kids under 16 off social media: how platforms are respondingSteve Jobs Insult ResponseAgainst the GrainEnshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About ItThe Ultimate Hidden Truth of the WorldThe Anxious GenerationSuperbloom: How Technologies of Connection Tear Us Apart10 Rules for Raising Kids in a High-Tech WorldMore Everything ForeverWhat Billionaire Tech CEOs Get Wrong About The Future, with Adam BeckerThe Science of StorytellingThe Elements of StyleDepressed tech workers can't stop talking about Zuck and Musk, therapists saySilicon ValleyUncanny ValleyWhite NoisePluribusIT: Welcome to DerryAcapulcoFalloutFantastic Mr. FoxThe PittSovak - Sovak
Six Flags Magic Mountain has delayed its highly anticipated “first-of-its-kind” coaster to 2027, citing the attraction's complexity and a commitment to quality. The project—reported to be a Vekoma Thrill Glider—was part of the company's broader $1 billion investment plan and would have been the park's first major coaster addition since 2022.At the same time, Six Flags confirmed a significant pivot toward family-focused IP with the announcement of Looney Tunes Land, a fully reimagined children's area opening in summer 2026 with upgraded storytelling, expanded green space, new theming, and refreshed dining.Taken together, these moves raise questions about where Six Flags is placing its near-term bets. Coasters are increasingly expensive and time-intensive to build, and ongoing tariff uncertainty may be influencing capital timelines. The decision to prioritize Looney Tunes—rather than Peanuts—could also signal a push toward IP diversification tied to Warner Bros., especially as broader questions remain about how Magic Mountain and Knott's Berry Farm will coexist and differentiate within the same Southern California market.We explore whether this reflects a temporary pause on thrill-heavy investments, a reorientation toward families and reliability, or simply a pragmatic sequencing of projects while the company navigates post-merger integration and external pressures. We also touch briefly on winter and holiday programming that caught our attention, including China's massive Ice-Snow World and Alton Towers' Santa Sleepover in the U.K., as operators worldwide look for ways to stabilize attendance across unpredictable seasons. Listen to weekly BONUS episodes on our Patreon.
What did Micron's earnings tell us about the AI boom? And what's behind the corporate drama at Warner Bros. Discovery and Lululemon? Plus, does Medline's IPO splash bode well for future offerings? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What did Micron's earnings tell us about the AI boom? And what's behind the corporate drama at Warner Bros. Discovery and Lululemon? Plus, does Medline's IPO splash bode well for future offerings? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Sign up for the WSJ's free Markets A.M. newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Is the United States already at war with Venezuela—and if so, who authorized it? The Law Talk crew reconvenes for a wide-ranging debate over presidential war powers, congressional passivity, and how far modern practice has drifted from constitutional text. The conversation then pivots to Netflix's attempt to buy Warner Bros antitrust and whether or not in these big mergers consumer welfare still matters at all. The episode closes with a sharp examination of the most feverish legal question of the moment: could a president really serve a third term—or is that pure constitutional fantasy?
این قسمت با فضایی شروع میشه که بیشتر شبیه شلوغی قبل از عروسیه تا آماده شدن برای جنگ با ولدمورت. همراه با خشایار، امید، ملیحه و ایاز دربارهٔ روزهایی حرف میزنیم که هری، رون و هرماینی در خانه ویزلیها بین تدارکهای عروسی بیل و فلور گیر افتادن؛ تدارکهایی که به نظر میرسه بیش از هر چیز، تلاشیان برای عقب انداختن یک خداحافظی خطرناک. در این فصل بررسی میکنیم چطور پشت ظاهر عادی زندگی، نقشهٔ نابودی هورکراکسها شکل میگیره، چرا «غول پیژامهپوش» فقط یک شوخی ساده نیست و چطور سکوتها و حفظ ظاهرها، خودشون بخشی از تنش داستان میشن.آنچه در این قسمت میشنوید:شروع و اسم فصل00:00:00نگرانی مالی ویزلی00:05:07احساسات هری به جینی00:16:03سوگواری پیشدستانهٔ هرماینی00:21:10اقدام پیشدستانهٔ رون00:30:53جزئیات اتاق رون00:32:50خوانش کتاب00:42:26هورکراکسها00:46:30رابطه هرماینی با کتابهاش00:54:39اومدن خانوادهٔ دلاکور01:00:26حمایتهای شما و کلام آخر ما01:03:06اجراکنندگان: ملیحه، ایاز، امید، خشایارمترجم: حسین غریبیراوی: آرشیدا لاریآهنگساز: علی خانیکپیرایت: Warner Bros and J.K.Rowlingارتباط با ما: podcast@wizardingcenter.com (توییتر و اینستاگرام)
Is the United States already at war with Venezuela—and if so, who authorized it? The Law Talk crew reconvenes for a wide-ranging debate over presidential war powers, congressional passivity, and how far modern practice has drifted from constitutional text. The conversation then pivots to Netflix's attempt to buy Warner Bros antitrust and whether or not in these big mergers consumer welfare still matters at all. The episode closes with a sharp examination of the most feverish legal question of the moment: could a president really serve a third term—or is that pure constitutional fantasy?
The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: 4:05pm- Sean Stevens—Chief Research Advisor for Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE)—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss FIRE's latest report, “2025 sets new record for attempts to silence student speech.” You can find the full report here: https://www.thefire.org/news/2025-sets-new-record-attempts-silence-student-speech-fire-research-finds. 4:30pm- In an announcement from the Oval Office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order “rescheduling marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance with legitimate medical uses.” Trump emphasized to the press: “I want to emphasize that the order I am about to sign is not the legalization [of] marijuana in any way, shape, or form—and in no way sanctions its use as a recreational drug.” 4:50pm- Most attractive member of Congress: Rosa DeLaura vs AOC?! Plus, Warner Bros. implores shareholders to go with the Netflix offer over Paramount. Does this mean movie theaters will be saved? As part of the deal, Netflix has pledged to release major motion pictures in theaters.
The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Show (12/18/2025): 3:05pm- In an announcement from the Oval Office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order “rescheduling marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance with legitimate medical uses.” 3:30pm- Pennsylvania Attorney General Dave Sunday joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss artificial intelligence regulations at the state level vs the federal level. Plus, he weighs-in on the investigation in the Brown University shooting and reflects on his first year in office. 4:05pm- Sean Stevens—Chief Research Advisor for Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression (FIRE)—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss FIRE's latest report, “2025 sets new record for attempts to silence student speech.” You can find the full report here: https://www.thefire.org/news/2025-sets-new-record-attempts-silence-student-speech-fire-research-finds. 4:30pm- In an announcement from the Oval Office, President Donald Trump signed an executive order “rescheduling marijuana from a Schedule I to a Schedule III controlled substance with legitimate medical uses.” Trump emphasized to the press: “I want to emphasize that the order I am about to sign is not the legalization [of] marijuana in any way, shape, or form—and in no way sanctions its use as a recreational drug.” 4:50pm- Most attractive member of Congress: Rosa DeLaura vs AOC?! Plus, Warner Bros. implores shareholders to go with the Netflix offer over Paramount. Does this mean movie theaters will be saved? As part of the deal, Netflix has pledged to release major motion pictures in theaters. 5:00pm- In a Thursday press conference, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced new rules restricting gender-affirming care for minors. Sec. Kennedy explained: "So-called 'gender-affirming care' has inflicted lasting physical and psychological damage on vulnerable young people. This is not medicine. It is malpractice." 5:15pm- Sally's Apizza—the New Haven, CT pizzeria founded in 1938 and widely regarded as the best pizza in the entire country—is expanding, with new locations opening in New Jersey and Pennsylvania! But will the expansion have an impact on quality control? 5:20pm- Candice Owens continues to baselessly insist the First Lady of France has a penis…WHY?!?! She made the claims (again) during an off the rails interview with Piers Morgan. The defamation lawsuit filed against her could cost Owens more than $5 million. 5:45pm- Inflation is improving—down to 2.7% after sitting at 3% in September. During a segment on CNN, Harvard economics professor Ken Rogoff explained: “It was a better number than anyone was expecting…Positive news. There's no other way to spin it.” 6:05pm- Doug Kelly—CEO of the American Edge Project—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss a new report indicating that nearly 3,000 data centers are either currently under construction or in the process of being planned across the United States. The data centers are essential for the expected artificial intelligence boom. Though, some on the political left are pushing back—citing their massive energy usage. 6:40pm- The Philadelphia Eagles travel to Washington on Saturday to take on the Commanders. Will Philly win and guarantee themselves a playoff spot and the NFC East Division title?
On episode 222 of The Compound and Friends, Michael Batnick and Downtown Josh Brown are joined by Bill Cohan to discuss: Netflix vs Paramount in the battle for Warner Bros, record highs for US banks, the next Fed chair, and much more! This episode is sponsored by Public. Find out more at https://public.com/compound Sign up for The Compound Newsletter and never miss out: thecompoundnews.com/subscribe Instagram: instagram.com/thecompoundnews Twitter: twitter.com/thecompoundnews LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/the-compound-media/ TikTok: tiktok.com/@thecompoundnews Public Disclosure: Paid endorsement. Brokerage services provided by Open to the Public Investing Inc, member FINRA & SIPC. Investing involves risk. Not investment advice. Generated Assets is an interactive analysis tool by Public Advisors. Output is for informational purposes only and is not an investment recommendation or advice. See disclosures at public.com/disclosures/ga. Past performance does not guarantee future results, and investment values may rise or fall. See terms of match program at https://public.com/disclosures/matchprogram. Matched funds must remain in your account for at least 5 years. Match rate and other terms are subject to change at any time. Investing involves the risk of loss. This podcast is for informational purposes only and should not be or regarded as personalized investment advice or relied upon for investment decisions. Michael Batnick and Josh Brown are employees of Ritholtz Wealth Management and may maintain positions in the securities discussed in this video. All opinions expressed by them are solely their own opinion and do not reflect the opinion of Ritholtz Wealth Management. The Compound Media, Incorporated, an affiliate of Ritholtz Wealth Management, receives payment from various entities for advertisements in affiliated podcasts, blogs and emails. Inclusion of such advertisements does not constitute or imply endorsement, sponsorship or recommendation thereof, or any affiliation therewith, by the Content Creator or by Ritholtz Wealth Management or any of its employees. For additional advertisement disclaimers see here https://ritholtzwealth.com/advertising-disclaimers. Investments in securities involve the risk of loss. Any mention of a particular security and related performance data is not a recommendation to buy or sell that security. The information provided on this website (including any information that may be accessed through this website) is not directed at any investor or category of investors and is provided solely as general information. Obviously nothing on this channel should be considered as personalized financial advice or a solicitation to buy or sell any securities. See our disclosures here: https://ritholtzwealth.com/podcast-youtube-disclosures/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode, Frigimonfanatic and Otakucop carry the cart while the usual crew is out! We discuss the Netflix acquisition of Warner Brothers and what it could mean for streaming as well as anime adaptations. We also review the fantasy extravaganza, Clevatess! You can support the podcast in the following ways: Discord: www.AAADiscord.com Subscribe: www.aaapodcast.com/join Donations: www.aaapodcast.com/donate Patreon: www.patreon.com/AAAPodcast Thank you for your generosity and kindness
It's a major Hollywood drama: Despite striking a deal with Netflix, the high-stakes bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery shows no sign of cooling off. The company turned down a renewed offer from Paramount of $30 a share, signaling a continued preference for the Netflix deal. Thing is, the transaction will likely draw close regulatory scrutiny from the Trump administration. But first: messy economic data and a deal to buy TikTok's U.S. operations.
It's a major Hollywood drama: Despite striking a deal with Netflix, the high-stakes bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery shows no sign of cooling off. The company turned down a renewed offer from Paramount of $30 a share, signaling a continued preference for the Netflix deal. Thing is, the transaction will likely draw close regulatory scrutiny from the Trump administration. But first: messy economic data and a deal to buy TikTok's U.S. operations.
They all float down here. Now that It: Welcome To Derry, the prequel to Andy Muschietti's It Chapter One and It Chapter Two, has finished its eight-episode run, the Empire Podcast has teamed up with Warner Bros. to bring you a special episode in which Chris Hewitt, Helen O'Hara, and James Dyer conquer their fears of clowns, spiders, and spider-clowns just long enough to talk about the Andy Muschietti/Barbara Muschietti/Jason Fuchs-created show, its Stephen King connections, its brand new characters, its setting (1962 Derry, Maine), and, of course, Bill Skarsgård's Pennywise, The Dancing Clown, who's back for another bout of bloody mayhem. While not a spoiler special, our very own Losers Club do delve into the show's major twists and turns, so if you haven't seen all eight episodes, they're available to buy now on digital platforms, or you can pre-order them on DVD, Blu-ray, 4K UHD or steelbook from warnerbros.co.uk
Thursday, December 18th, 2025Today, Jack Smith testified behind closed doors before the House Judiciary Committee; House Republicans jam through their stupid health care plan without extending ACA subsidies, but Hakeem Jeffries got 218 members to sign a discharge petition for a clean 3 year extension of subsidies; Dan Bongino is gonna quit the FBI on the same day the Epstein Files are due; the Coast Guard goes back to designating nooses and swastikas as divisive rather than symbols of hate; a judge has blocked Trump's limits on lawmakers access to inspect ICE facilities; measles outbreaks worsen in multiple states; the Department of Veterans Affairs plans to abruptly fire tens of thousands of health care jobs; Warner Bros. plans to reject the Paramount bid backed by Saudi money; an appeals court clears the way for Trump to keep National Guard troops on the streets in DC; DHS fast tracked a one billion dollar contract to a Trump donor; the Senate passes the National Defense Authorization Act that pushes Kegseth to release the boat strike video; Ghislaine Maxwell files a habeas petition challenging her incarceration; and Allison delivers and your Good News.Thank You, Naked WinesTo get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99, head to http://nakedwines.com/DAILYBEANS and use code DAILYBEANS for both the code and password.Allison is donating $20K to It Gets Better and inviting you to help match her donations. 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