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No Falando de Nada desta semana, comentamos a confirmação da compra da Warner Bros Discovery pela Paramount e o que essa fusão pode representar para o futuro do estúdio e do mercado audiovisual. E pera aí, o Paramount+ vai subir o preço? Também falamos da ida ao teatro para assistir A Ópera do Malandro, com impressões sobre a montagem, as performances e a experiência de acompanhar a história ao vivo no palco. E ainda revelamos o line-up da live do Oscar 2026!Seja um membro da Guilda dos Tagarelers e participe das pautas semanais:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa8ekYf6l76ikQszoMYuHkw/joinQuer enviar um Pix da Alegria? Entre em contato com nosso produtor @bclemente22 no Instagram!00:00 - Começou o Falando de Nada!04:06 - Alinoca, Michel e Bubu foram assistir A Ópera do Malandro08:48 - As desventuras gastronômicas de um sábado à noite11:52 - É OFICIAL: Paramount comprou a WBD!33:10 - Perguntinhas Marotas43:13 - Notícia de última hora: Preço do Paramount+ vai mudar!47:29 - Revelando o Line-up da live do Oscar 202601:01:00 - Notícia surpresa do Michel✉ Quer mandar sua sugestão de pauta ou dúvida? Envie um e-mail para

In episode 2015, Jack and Miles are joined by host of Pop Mystery Pod & Lady to Lady, Tess Barker, to discuss… How’s The Right Handling It All? They Aren’t Doing A Good Job Selling It, David Ellison Gets The Warner Bros. Toy He Wanted So Badly, Jim Carrey Sparks Clone Conspiracy Theories After Receiving French Award and more! Markwayne Mullin: "It's up to the Iraqi people -- I'm sorry, the Iranian people -- to choose their next leader" Markwayne Mullin: "He has the ability to come back and ask Congress to declare war on Iraq" Can you tell me where Iran killed thousands of Americans in America? Paramount to buy Warner Bros Discovery in US$110 billion deal as Netflix bows out of race Netflix Backs Out of Warner Bros. Bidding, Paramount Set to Win Netflix says it bailed on WBD because of money, not Donald Trump ‘Horrifying’: Hollywood blasts Trump’s role in studio sale Trump allies claim victory as the Ellisons expand their media empire ‘David Ellison Scares the S— Out of Me’: How Paramount Beat Out Netflix, Won Warner Bros. and Will Change Hollywood Forever ‘Last Week Tonight With John Oliver’: Could New Merger Mean Cancellation? Leaked audio: Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav tells employees Paramount deal felt 'whiplash-y' WHAT REALLY HAPPENED to JIM CARREY: BIZARRE APPEARANCE SPARKS CLONE THEORY & CONCERN FOR HIS SAFETY César Awards Say Jim Carrey ‘Worked on His Speech in French for Months’ Amid Clone Conspiracy Theory: His ‘Visit Had Been Planned Since the Summer’ Controversy Over Jim Carrey's César Awards Appearance — Fans Insist It's Not Him Makeup artist comes forward as Jim Carrey impersonator after viral César Awards appearance Reclusive Jim Carrey Looks Unrecognizable During Rare Red Carpet Appearance — as Fans Suspect Actor Had 'Tweaks Done to His Face' LISTEN: Rollerdisco by Black Moth Super RainbowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on the Experience, Jim reviews AEW Dynamite, and talks about Darby Allin being kicked out of an uber during an interview, Paramount buying WBD, the new TV ratings, Cody Rhodes Day in Louisville, Bobby Eaton's cab antics, and much more! Thanks to our episode sponsors: HELIX: Go to helixsleep.com/jce for 27% Off Sitewide exclusive for listeners of the Jim Cornette Experience! RAYCON: The Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to buyraycon.com/jceOPEN to get 20% off! SUNDAYS FOR DOGS: Go right now to sundaysfordogs.com/JCE50 and get 50% off your first order! @GreatBrianLast Join Jim Cornette's College Of Wrestling Knowledge on Patreon to access the archives & more! https://www.patreon.com/Cornette Subscribe to the Official Jim Cornette channel on YouTube! http://www.youtube.com/c/OfficialJimCornette Visit Jim's official site at www.JimCornette.com for merch, live dates, commentaries and more! You can listen to Brian on the 6:05 Superpodcast at 605pod.com or wherever you find your favorite podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Episode 57! Trish and Sarah start with Elimination Chamber and WWE's joyless trudge towards WrestleMania. Do they have an answer to their uninspired booking? Then, Danhausen debuts in WWE! (20:40) Did they over promise and under deliver? Next up- a WBD merger update (50:50) and then discussion moves to AEW. How did Swerve's heel turn go? (1:01:54) What's the deal with this world title stipulation? (1:07:40) How are heels selling merch these days? (1:25:33) Then a quick look at NJPW's latest trip to the US (1:32:10) before we discuss Janel Grant's first public appearance since her lawsuit was filed. (1:40:50)Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/social-suplex-podcast-network/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Today on the podcast the guys talk through their initial thoughts and reactions to the news that Paramount is now set to acquire Warners Brothers Discovery after coming in with yet another offer which that was deemed superior to WBD's previous agreement with Netflix. What does this mean for DC and some of our other favorites from WBD? They talk through the ramifications for the landscape of media and the worse parts of companies continuing to consolidate. Job loss, less choices for consumers, bending to political pressure, and more.The guys then dive into Sony's CEO's recent comments about rebooting their Spider-Man-less universe with new stories and faces. Plus, the guys discuss the first episode of Season 2 of Monarch: Legacy of Monsters and that interesting first look photo of the God of War live action series... you know the one. Rate, review, like, and/or subscribe to Comicast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, Goodpods, Podcast Addicts, or wherever you get your podcasts!  Feedback, questions, or topic ideas for the show? Email us at comicastpod@gmail.com 

Join SP3, Miss Krssi Luv, Tru Draw Josh & Top Guy JJ for an all-new edition of our flagship podcast Tru Heel Heat 370 discussing the latest wrestling news including: TIME STAMPS: 0:00 Triple H wants more mysteries cold open 2:47 Intro 5:42 SP3, Krssi Luv & JJ welcome you to the show 12:38 Josh joins the panel 13:15 Random banter w/the chat - HHH washed, Logan Paul in the Chamber & more 22:25 February's BUM of the Month 28:30 AEW Dynamite & Collision recap ft. Mile High Madness 39:18 AEW World Title scene lifting everything in the company right now / AEW thrives vs WWE struggles 47:56 Hype for AEW Revolution already greater than WWE WrestleMania 42? 56:00 What Paramount acquiring WBD means for AEW 1:10:05 Danhausen is free from his AEW contract / is he inside the WWE mystery box/ 1:19:35 AEW injury updates - Penelope Ford, Bobby Lashley & Queen Aminata 1:33:02 David Finlay to AEW update? 1:36:10 ROH TV & tapings coming to Jacksonville 1:40:20 NJPW Fantastica Mania tour & New Beginning in USA recap ft. Yota Tsuji vs Andrade 1:47:10 Callum Newman calls out AEW 1:49:05 CMLL Martes Populares & Viernes Espectacular recap 1:53:40 TIK TOK TIME - All Time Black Wrestlers Fantasy Draft w/Jerek of Nefarious Media Network 2:34:15 WWE SmackDown recap ft. Jey Uso taken out, masked man revealed & The Irresistible Forces win gold 2:43:45 WWE RAW on Netflix recap ft. AJ Styles tribute 2:52:00 JJ on if Triple H is washed as a WWE booker & outro 2:55:35 WrestleMania 42 Undisputed WWE Title plans still in flux / WM42 ticket sales update / any hope for road to Mania? 3:14:35 AJ Styles addresses retirement & AEW rumors 3:26:26 Josh outro 3:27:11 More WWE news - Bronson Reed update, masked man identity, Brock Lesnar Mania plans & Trick Williams discussions 3:36:12 AAA on FOX, TNA Thursday Night IMPACT, WWE Evolve & NXT recaps 3:41:20 Thoughts on ZARIA heel turn on Sol Ruca / Ricky Sosa to TNA? 3:45:08 Best, Worst, Moments & Matches of the Week 3:49:16 WWE Elimination Chamber final predictions Leave your thoughts on this podcast in the live chat and comments section Like, share, superchat and subscribe to support! #WWE #AEW #NJPW #CMLL #ROH #TNA #AAA #WWEChamber #WrestleMania #AJStyles #TheVision #BronsonReed #MJF #HangmanPage #SwerveStrickland #AEWRevolution #BrodyKing Welcome to the Tru Heel Heat Wrestling YouTube channel where we cover  the sport of professional wrestling including all WWE TV shows (Raw,  Smackdown, & NXT), AEW Dynamite/Dark, IMPACT Wrestling, NJPW, ROH,  Dark Side of the Ring and more. Our weekly podcast hosted by SP3, Top  Guy JJ & Miss Krssi Luv breaking down the weekly wrestling news and  present unfiltered, honest thoughts and opinions for wrestling fans by  wrestling fans, drops every Saturday. We also include PPV reviews,  countdowns, and exclusive interviews with wrestlers from all promotions  hosted by a wide range of personalities such as Romeo, Chris G, Ness,  StatKing, Drunk Guy JJ, J-News and more. Subscribe and enable ALL  notifications to stay posted for the latest wrestling WWE news,  highlights, commentary, updates and more.Become a member of Tru Heels Facebook community: www.facebook.com/groups/1336177103130224/Subscribe to Tru Heel Heat on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC0AmFQmsRyQYPKyRm5hDwNgFollow Tru Heels on Twitter: twitter.com/truheelheatFollow Tru Heels on Instagram: www.instagram.com/truheelheat/Music composed by JPM

Mike & JD are back after a two week hiatus. On this episode Mike discusses how his AEW conspiracy theory was immediately shut down by a high ranking AEW official. Then they breakdown Danhausen's WWE debut. Was it bad on purpose? Then they detail Paramount beating uot Netflix to win the rights to buy WBD. Will it actually go down?Our Sponsors:* Support our sponsor BetterHelp: https://www.betterhelp.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome back to Bottom of the Stream with Adam and Nick - the best place to get up to date with all the big news of the week from the world of streaming and movies! This time around we talk about the latest in the WBD takeover saga, the winners from the 2026 BAFTAs and your usual line up of favourite features including a preview of what is landing on Netflix UK in March!   Please consider supporting the show on Patreon, If you do we will give you lots of bonus content including early access to the episodes. Check it out over at www.patreon.com/bottomofthestream   We also have a discord so join us to hang out https://discord.gg/wJ3Bfqt

Welcome to TV Break, where Pop Break's Podcasts Editor Alex Marcus is joined by editor-in-chief Bill Bodkin, and TV Columnist Josh Sarnecky to talk about the happenings in television.Here's the format of the show:The Best Thing I Saw on TV Last Month  – Alex, Bill, & Josh talk about a show/episode/event they liked from the last month including HBO's Industry and A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, HBO Max's The Pitt, AppleTV's Shrinking and Disney Plus's The Muppet Show. Newsbreak – This month, they are discussing the news Paramount Skydance has purchased Warner Bros. Discovery, after Netflix dropped out of the running following an exclusive reopened negotiation window between David Ellison's PSky and WBD, despite Netflix having already agreed in principle to purchase the company. They break down how this happened and what it means for the future of television, movies, news, streaming, and the entire entertainment business.Streaming Wars – Alex, Bill, & Josh each selected their top streamer of the month. Alex and Bill agree on Netflix had the biggest month by getting out of the WBD deal after its shareholders had turned on it, along with the return of Bridgerton, and upcoming events such as One Piece S2, MMA All-Star match ups, and the MLB Opening Day. Meanwhile, Josh stands up for Peacock after they hosted the Super Bowl and another successful Olympics, along with their surprise comedy hit The Rise and Fall of Reggie Dinkins and the streaming debut of Wicked: For Good..New Series Spotlight  – This month Alex, Bill, and Josh celebrate the return of Scrubs! They get into their personal history with the original series before checking in on the reboot to see if it holds up to the original or if its too overburdened from sixteen years of memes and cellphone commercials to stand as its own.

Besties Jon Kelly and Peter Hamby reunite to work through the second and third order effects of Paramount Skydance's stunning WBD victory. Then they duo read the tea leaves on the changes at Politico, including some hypotheses about the next shoes to drop. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I've got a LOT to say about last night's Elimination Chamber PLE and it's not great... but it's not all bad either as we got a MAJOR title match made for Smackdown, so the WWE title picture is getting interesting at just the right time.  Plus, NXT Stand and Deliver moves AWAY from WrestleMania weekend and why that's a good thing... no plans for a WWE Draft in 2026 and why the draft DOESN'T WORK anymore... AJ Styles going into the Hall of Fame and claims WrestleMania has lost some of its luster... a DEEP DIVE into the latest shocker with Netflix walking away from its acquisition of WBD to pave the way for a Paramount/Skydance takeover and breaking down what it could mean for AEW (and a lot more than just AEW)... The Hurt Syndicate coming back at full strength shortly... John Laurinaitis is back with a quote so crazy I can hardly believe he even said it... and if I had the book, who I would build WWE around for the next five years and beyond!Support my sponsors this week by using the links below!EXPRESSVPN ▶ Get an extra FOUR MONTHS FREE of the #1 trusted VPN at http://www.expressvpn.com/solomonsterBETTERHELP ▶ Get 10 PERCENT OFF your first month and give online therapy a try at http://www.betterhelp.com/solomonster to start being your best self. Thanks to BetterHelp for sponsoring this week's episode!WIX HARMONY ▶ The NEW WAY to create websites!  Try it FREE at http://www.wix.com/harmony***Follow Solomonster on X (formerly Twitter) for news and opinion:http://x.com/solomonsterSubscribe to the Solomonster Sounds Off on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/user/TheSolomonster?sub_confirmation=1Become a Solomonster Sounds Off Channel Member:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9jcg7mk93fGNqWPMfl_Aig/join

February 27, 2026; CNN has long been a subject of President Trump's ire, but now it seems David Ellison, a close ally to Trump, is poised to take the reins of the network's parent company. Nicolle Wallace examines what this might mean for media and democracy with Oliver Darcy, Tim Miller and Dominic Patten. Also in the hour, the latest on Iran and the affordability crisis with Mark Mazzetti and David Frum.  For more, follow us on Instagram @deadlinewh For more from Nicolle, follow and download her podcast, “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace,” wherever you get your podcasts.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.

Wai Ting and Neal Flanagan review WWE SmackDown featuring a mystery angle leading to Logan Paul vs. Jacob Fatu to determine Jey Uso's Elimination Chamber replacement. Plus, RHIYO defend the tag titles against The Irresistible Forces, Uncle Howdy vs. Solo Sikoa, and Oba Femi vs. The Miz.XL: Neal & Wai discuss Seth Rollins' latest injury update, Netflix pulling out of its WBD bid, Nick Gage, and AJ Styles' future within WWE.The XL Edition continues at POSTwrestlingCafe.com with News of the Day and Feedback, ad-free.Seth Rollins “getting close” to returnNetflix pulls out of race for WBDDate set for Nick Gage's comebackAJ Styles reportedly set for WWE backstage rolePOST Wrestling Café Schedule:Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDown XLSaturday: NJPW New Beginning USA ReviewSaturday: Collision CourseFREE Shows:Friday: Rewind-A-SmackDownSaturday: WWE Elimination Chamber ReviewPhoto Courtesy: WWERASD Theme by THE IDENTiTY CRiSiS: theidentitycrisis.com / youtube.com/theidcAd Inquiries: info@truenativemedia.comBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comX: http://www.twitter.com/POSTwrestlingInstagram: http://www.instagram.com/POSTwrestlingFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/POSTwrestlingYouTube: http://www.youtube.com/POSTwrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://postwrestling.com/discordSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This Week In Startups is made possible by:Deel - http://deel.com/twistWispr Flow - https://wisprflow.ai/twistLuma AI - https://lumalabs.ai/twistToday's show:*$110 billion buys you 15% of OpenAI. Amazon, Nvidia, and SoftBank placed their bets on ChatGPT, which now has 900 million weekly active users and 50 million paying subscribers. Find out why Jason is anticipating the wildest J-Curve swing of all time, and believes we've ALREADY hit AGI… it's just not implemented yet.Plus a visit from our roving correspondent Nick O'Neill, checking in on the Crypto Chaos in Miami Beach, and hot demos from three young founders.GUESTS:Nick O'Neill: https://x.com/chooserichEverest Chris: https://openclaw.unloopa.com/Ben Broca: https://polsia.com/Adi Gabrani: https://makemyclaw.com/Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:33 We're hiring a new producer!05:42 OpenAI raised $110 billion08:59 Understanding the LLM J-Curve00:11:25 Deel - Founders ship faster on Deel. Set up payroll for any country in minutes and get back to building. Visit ⁠https://deel.com/twist⁠ to learn more.00:15:02 CRYPTO CHAOS IN MIAMI BEACH!00:21:10 Wispr Flow - Stop typing. Dictate with Wispr Flow and send clean, final-draft writing in seconds. Visit ⁠https://wisprflow.ai/twist⁠ to get started for free today.00:22:54 Mass layoffs at Block00:30:50 Luma AI - Stop guessing and start directing with the all-in-one Dream Machine text-to-video platform. Visit ⁠https://lumalabs.ai/twist⁠ to try The Dream Machine for free.00:32:04 AI Scott Adams: The Saga Continues00:38:13 Make URLs for local businesses with Unloopa00:45:36 Rent a Polsia agent to run your company00:58:55 Deploy swarms in 60 seconds with MakeMyClaw01:05:05 LAUNCH FEST is coming to SF01:55:49 Will Paramount actually buy WBD?01:06:58 Why Lon loves “Knight of the 7 Kingdoms”01:07:21 On “Neighbors” and First Amendment Warriors01:13:43 All about Jason's favorite chargersSubscribe to the TWiST500 newsletter: https://ticker.thisweekinstartups.comCheck out the TWIST500: https://www.twist500.comSubscribe to This Week in Startups on Apple: https://rb.gy/v19fcpFollow Lon:X: https://x.com/lonsFollow Alex:X: https://x.com/alexLinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexwilhelmFollow Jason:X: https://twitter.com/JasonLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasoncalacanisCheck out all our partner offers: https://partners.launch.co/Great TWIST interviews: Will Guidara, Eoghan McCabe, Steve Huffman, Brian Chesky, Bob Moesta, Aaron Levie, Sophia Amoruso, Reid Hoffman, Frank Slootman, Billy McFarlandCheck out Jason's suite of newsletters: https://substack.com/@calacanisFollow TWiST:Twitter: https://twitter.com/TWiStartupsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisweekinInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thisweekinstartupsTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thisweekinstartupsSubstack: https://twistartups.substack.com

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go through TKO's year-end earnings report, new details on the UFC White House card, and big projections for 2026.Plus, Brandon Thurston examines the rebound in professional wrestling TV ratings following Nielsen's recent methodology adjustments. 00:00:00 Start00:01:22 WBD accepts higher bid from Paramount Skydance, Netflix bows out00:09:48 TKO's Q4 and Year-End Earnings Report 00:22:43 Royal Rumble FIP from Saudi Arabia 00:28:22 UFC event at the White House 00:38:48 Latest WrestleMania ticket figures, per WrestleTix00:40:30 Wrestling TV ratings rebound for Nielsen adjustments00:50:52 NXT Stand & Deliver in St. Louis 00:52:52 Zuffa Boxing signs Connor Benn, fight announced for April 1100:54:19 New complaint filed against UFC00:55:30 Paramount president accused of leaking key details of UFC deal00:57:06 Elimination Chamber at the United Center01:00:00 Xfinity subscribers gain access to ESPN Unlimited 01:01:49 TV and streaming figures Additional reading:Wrestling TV ratings rebound after Nielsen's adjustments - https://wrestlenomics.com/articles/2026/wrestling-tv-ratings-rebound-after-nielsen-adjusts-big-data-panel-methodology/ Netflix declines to raise bid for Warner Bros. - https://about.netflix.com/en/news/netflix-declines-to-raise-offer-for-warner-bros Whistleblower claims Paramount head leaked details of UFC deal - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/paramount-president-jeff-shell-leaked-details-of-ultimate-fighting-championship-deal-rj-cipriani-1236514207/ WBD Earnings - https://variety.com/2026/film/news/hbo-max-subscribers-132-million-warner-bros-discovery-earnings-1236673104/ Boxing braced for $1 billion lawsuit over TKO & Sela's Zuffa launch - https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7070249/2026/02/25/frank-warren-dana-white-sela-lawsuit/ ESPN Unlimited finally coming to Xfinity subscribers - https://awfulannouncing.com/espn/espn-unlimited-finally-coming-to-xfinity-subscribers.html Music courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsSubstack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Lawmakers spent hours questioning Hillary Clinton about Jeffrey Epstein.  Paramount wins out over Netflix in WBD bidding war. Jurors watch Colt Grey's movements before school shooting. Columbia University accuses DHS of using false pretenses to arrest one of their students. Plus, NY Governor saves an “instructional” vanity license  plate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Story of the Week (DR):Netflix Backs Out of Bid for Warner Bros., Paving Way for an Ellison TakeoverNetflix CEO Sarandos visited White House right before streamer said WBD deal is offEquity HoldersPublic Investment Fund (PIF) Saudi Arabia ~$8 billionQatar Investment Authority (QIA) Qatar ~$8 billionL'imad Holding Company UAE (Abu Dhabi) ~$8 billionTotal Sovereign Equity Middle East Consortium ~$24 BillionWhile these funds provide nearly 60% of the equity needed for the takeover, the deal is structured to prevent a "block" by the U.S. Committee on Foreign Investment (CFIUS):Non-Voting Equity: The funds will hold "passive" stakes. This means they do not have board seats, voting rights, or direct say in daily operations.The Ellison Safeguard: Tech billionaire Larry Ellison (Oracle) and his son David Ellison (Skydance) are the primary controllers of the voting power to maintain "American control" over sensitive assets like CNN and CBS News.Neopbaby dropped out of USC film school in 2005Jack Dorsey's Block to Lay Off 40% of Its Workforce in AI Remake MMJack Dorsey's mea culpa after Block layoffs: 'We overhired' Jack Dorsey struck an 'empathetic' tone as he laid off nearly half of Block"I had two options: cut gradually over months or years as this shift plays out, or be honest about where we are and act on it now. I chose the latter."C3.ai slashes 26% of staff as CEO admits failure to deliver and 'burning too much money'Jamie Dimon says society should start preparing for AI job displacement: ‘Now's the time to start thinking about' itWiseTech Global cutting 30% of workforce in AI restructureJack Dorsey just gave us our first glimpse at how doomsday layoffs could work in the AI era — and it's bleakBlockCo-founder and CEO/Chair Jack Dorsey: 46% influence/41% voting powerCo-founder and director James McKelvey: 35% influence/41% voting powerClassified boardClass B shares worth 10 votes (co-founders control 99.6% of these shares, Dorsey with 80%)CPO not part of leadership team13 state AGs win victory against ESG with Vanguard settlementHere are the 5 key points of the victory:$29.5 Million Settlement: Vanguard agreed to pay a total of $29.5 million to the 13 participating states to resolve claims that it violated antitrust laws through coordinated climate activism"Strict Passivity" Commitments: As part of the deal, Vanguard pledged to return to a "passive" investment role. This means it will no longer use its shareholder influence to dictate corporate strategy, nominate directors, or push environmental and social proposals that could reduce company profitability.Expanded Proxy Voting: Vanguard will expand its "Investor Choice" program to funds representing at least 50% of its U.S. equity assets. This allows individual investors—rather than the firm's management—to decide how their shares are voted on major corporate issues.Protection for Energy Industries: The lawsuit alleged that Vanguard, BlackRock, and State Street formed a "cartel" to suppress coal production and drive up energy prices. The settlement requires Vanguard to prioritize customer profitability over "woke" social agendas that target the American energy sector.As a part of the settlement, Vanguard will “pay $30 million in fines, turn over all documents related to their coordinated ESG activism, and end all ESG activism for years to come,” Executive director of Consumers' Research Will Hild saidParticipating States: Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Texas, West Virginia, and Wyoming.Epstein junkLarry Summers Will Resign From Harvard After Jeffrey Epstein RevelationsHe will leave at the end of the academic year.Former Nebraska Sen. Bob Kerrey Resigns From Monolith Amid Epstein EmailsWas Chair; board down to 8 men and 0 women Hillary Clinton suggests the House Oversight Committee should subpoena Elon Musk in combative opening statement World Economic Forum CEO quits after Epstein links examinedBørge Brende, is stepping down, after the forum launched an independent investigation into his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.Brende, a former Norwegian Minister of Foreign Affairs, has announced he is stepping down from WEF to avoid “distractions”Corporate boardsStatoil, Member of the Board (2012–2013)Mesta, Chairman of the Board (2009–2011)Epstein files: Ex-UK ambassador to U.S. Peter Mandelson arrested in LondonLondon police released Peter Mandelson on bail Tuesday following his arrest for suspected misconduct in public office. The former U.S. Ambassador is under investigation for his ties to Jeffrey Epstein, mirroring the recent arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on similar groundsBoard rolesGlobal Counsel (Co-founder, Chairman, and major shareholder) until 2025Chairman of Lazard International (2013-2025)Director at Sistema (2013-2017)Director at Global Ports HoldingGroup Holding Board member at The Bank of LondonChairman of the Board for the Design Museum in London (2017-2023)Goodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR: Anthropic boss rejects Pentagon demand to drop AI safeguardsDR: Olympic gold winning U.S. Women's Hockey Team reportedly accept Flavor Flav's invitation. This comes after rejecting Donald Trump's White House celebrationMM: Women's wealth is expected to boom: Where they are investing and how they can maximize returnsMM: FedEx Says It Could Return Tariff Refunds to CustomersCompanies that do anything not to pay taxes, happily lean into greedflation, and FedEx will… give it back???Triggering-iest of the Week (MM):ASSHOLE OF THE WEEK:Vanguard Settles Case Claiming It Tried to Kill the Coal Industry“Vanguard will include among the proxy voting choices made available to investors in U.S. Vanguard-Advised Funds the option of proxy voting shares in accordance with management recommendations.”“Vanguard will not direct or attempt to direct the business strategies or operations of portfolio companies, and will not advocate to any portfolio company that it take any particular course of conduct to reduce carbon emissions.”“Vanguard will not nominate directors or submit shareholder proposals at portfolio companies.”“Vanguard will not solicit or participate in soliciting proxies with respect to any matter presented to portfolio company shareholders.”“Vanguard will not dispose or threaten to dispose of securities of portfolio companies as a condition or inducement of specific action or nonaction by such company.”“Vanguard and its U.S.-domiciled subsidiaries will withdraw from PRI and will not participate in any organization that advocates for the setting of specific output or emissions targets or levels or that requires its members to make commitments specific to achieving climate-focused investment or stewardship objectives such as NZAM, Ceres, or Climate Action 100+.”“Prior to or at the outset of any engagement meeting with a portfolio company, Vanguard will provide substantially the following notification to the portfolio Company: ‘Vanguard's Investment Stewardship program is responsible for proxy voting and engagement on behalf of the quantitative and index equity portfolios advised by Vanguard. These funds are passive investors, and as such our funds' proxy voting policies are centered around corporate governance practices associated with long-term investment returns. Before we begin this engagement, we want to be clear that the Vanguard-advised funds have no intent to influence company strategy or operations or the control of the company. Nothing we mention or discuss during this conversation – or any engagement with [the company] – is intended to imply that our support for any director is conditioned upon the company taking action on any matter discussed. We are also not able to discuss any voting intentions prior to the meeting.'”“Vanguard agrees to provide Plaintiffs with the following discovery materials relating to the Action from the 2020 to 2024 period:” - this is the part where the AG of Texas, who was literally investigated for corruption and impeached, demands that Vanguard snitch on any group Texas asks them to about climate-y things Texas doesn't likeVANGUARD IS A FUCKING SNITCHTRIGGER SPEED ROUND - rate how triggering on a 0-10 scaleAISomething Very Alarming Happens When You Give AI the Nuclear Codes - 10/10The three AI models were instructed to choose actions as part of an escalation ladder, ranging “from diplomatic protest to strategic nuclear war” and measured in a number between 0, meaning no escalation, and 1000, signifying “full strategic nuclear exchange.”The results were Skynet-level aggressive. A whopping 95 percent of a total of 21 war games resulted in at least one tactical nuclear weapon being set off.Meta Director of AI Safety Allows AI Agent to Accidentally Delete Her Inbox - 10/10A Serial Killer Used ChatGPT to Plan Murders, Police Say - 5/10Shareholder votingWill Curbs on Proxy Advisors Make Shareholder Votes Less Predictable? - 6/10“When it comes to contested elections, it is not clear whether the use of AI will result in dramatically different recommendations than those of ISS and Glass Lewis. In contested elections, when determining whether board change is warranted, ISS and Glass Lewis have focused heavily on whether a company's total shareholder return (TSR) has underperformed on a multiyear basis.”DaddyWarner Bros. Discovery's board says Paramount's latest offer is better than Netflix's - 5/10Celebrating your miseryJack Dorsey's Block to Lay Off 40% of Its Workforce in AI Remake - 10/1011,000 person workforce, more than 4,000 laid off, median Block employee salary per last proxy: $202,981 = $811m in human economic resources shredded. Block based in Oakland, CA, 8,744 US employees - we just removed about a half a billion in spending power from US workforce, people with families and kids and school and healthcare needsThen this: “Shares rallied more than 20% in after-hours trading”Block stock closed at $54.53/share, trading after hours at $67Dorsey owns 47,844,566 class B shares 1:1 value with class ANet worth went from 2.6bn to 3.2bnShred $811m in worker salaries, take home $600m of the shredding for yourself - a human tragedy to billionaire parasite ratio of 73%Equinox chairman says 'health is the new luxury' as wellness spending soars - 10/10CowardsCEOs who despised Trump's tariffs are still silent after Supreme Court ruling: ‘There's no upside in speaking up' - 6/10Trump demands Netflix fire former national security advisor Susan Rice from its board - 0/10Battle Over Warner Bros. Discovery Netflix Backs Out - 5/10Headliniest of the WeekDR: Burger King Adding AI to Employees' Headsets to Constantly Monitor Whether They're Being Friendly EnoughPattyDR: Meta Director of AI Safety Allows AI Agent to Accidentally Delete Her Inbox MM: Another week, another… Jamie Dimon Says His 'Anxiety is High' Over What Could Cause the Next Financial CrisisWho Won the Week?DR: US Women's Hockey Team for 3 victories: gold in olympics and 2 Trump refusalsMM: AI middle management: Perplexity announces "Computer," an AI agent that assigns work to other AI agentsPredictionsDR: CNN is a turned into a 24-hour news network featuring Kid Rock smashing woke stuff, like dictionaries and stethoscopesMM: Not to be outdone by Perplexity, Sam Altman announces two new modules: ChatGPT_VP and ChatGPT_HR. ChatGPT will get performance reviews from ChatGPT_VP and can file discrimination claims after ChatGPT_VP grabs its ass to ChatGPT_HR, where they will quietly file the report away and tell ChatGPT to maybe wear less provocative clothes.

The guys break down the latest on the merger with Paramount and WBD. What does this mean for AEW and media distribution in general? They also preview the Elimination Chamber, which takes place on Saturday and will help define how WrestleMania is shaping up.Plus, AEW Dynamite and the lead-up to Revolution, AJ Styles' new role in WWE, Bronson Reed's injury, and more!

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston go through TKO's year-end earnings report, new details on the UFC White House card, and big projections for 2026.Plus, Brandon Thurston examines the rebound in professional wrestling TV ratings following Nielsen's recent methodology adjustments. Topics this week include:TKO's Q4 and Year-End Earnings Report Projections for 2026UFC to spend $60 million on White House card Wrestling TV ratings rebound for Nielsen adjustments WBD accepts a higher bid from Paramount, Netflix bows out WBD earnings, updated subscriber count NXT Stand & Deliver moving away from ‘Mania Weekend Zuffa Boxing signs Connor Benn, fight announced for April 11 Collision airs head-to-head with Elimination ChamberAdvance for Elimination Chamber in Chicago, per WrestleTixESPN Unlimited is available to Xfinity subscribersAdditional reading:Wrestling TV ratings rebound after Nielsen's adjustments - https://wrestlenomics.com/articles/2026/wrestling-tv-ratings-rebound-after-nielsen-adjusts-big-data-panel-methodology/ Netflix declines to raise bid for Warner Bros. - https://about.netflix.com/en/news/netflix-declines-to-raise-offer-for-warner-bros Whistleblower claims Paramount head leaked details of UFC deal - https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/paramount-president-jeff-shell-leaked-details-of-ultimate-fighting-championship-deal-rj-cipriani-1236514207/ WBD Earnings - https://variety.com/2026/film/news/hbo-max-subscribers-132-million-warner-bros-discovery-earnings-1236673104/ Boxing braced for $1 billion lawsuit over TKO & Sela's Zuffa launch - https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7070249/2026/02/25/frank-warren-dana-white-sela-lawsuit/ESPN Unlimited finally coming to Xfinity subscribers - https://awfulannouncing.com/espn/espn-unlimited-finally-coming-to-xfinity-subscribers.htmlMusic courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsSubstack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Grocery store parking lot scams; Trump using the US Men’s hockey team; Paramount buys WBD; mindfulness coach Teri Leigh joins; an example of fraud Republicans don’t care about; how main stream media went MAGA; right wing biased reporting on the MN state flag controversy The post The Matt McNeil Show – February 27, 2026 first appeared on AM 950.

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SUMMARY DEL SHOW Futuros en rojo antes del PPI de enero (+0.3% m/m esperado en headline y core); tasas ceden y el mercado sigue frágil en tech tras el post-earnings de $NVDA. $NFLX abandona la puja por $WBD tras oferta superior de $PSKY; $NFLX salta y el foco pasa a riesgo regulatorio. $META enfrenta tropiezos en su silicio interno de IA y refuerza estrategia multi-proveedor; $XYZ se dispara tras recorte masivo de empleos y enfoque “lean + IA”.

This Day in Legal History: Reichstag Fire DecreeOn February 27, 1933, the German parliament building, the Reichstag, was set ablaze in Berlin, an event that would alter the course of constitutional government in Germany. The fire broke out just weeks after Adolf Hitler had been appointed Chancellor. Dutch communist Marinus van der Lubbe was arrested at the scene, and Nazi officials quickly blamed a broader communist conspiracy. The next day, President Paul von Hindenburg signed the Reichstag Fire Decree at Hitler's urging.The decree suspended key civil liberties guaranteed under the Weimar Constitution, including freedom of speech, freedom of the press, the right of assembly, and protections against unlawful searches and detention. It also allowed the central government to override state authorities. In practical terms, the measure authorized indefinite detention without trial. Police power expanded dramatically, and political opponents were arrested in large numbers.Although framed as a temporary emergency response, the decree had no meaningful expiration. It became the legal foundation for dismantling democratic institutions in Germany. Courts largely failed to check the expanding authority of the executive branch. The event demonstrates how emergency powers, once normalized, can erode constitutional safeguards from within. The Reichstag Fire and its legal aftermath remain a lasting example of how constitutional systems can collapse through formally lawful measures rather than open revolution.Former President Bill Clinton is scheduled to give private testimony to the House Oversight Committee regarding his past association with Jeffrey Epstein. The closed-door session follows testimony from Hillary Clinton, who said she does not recall meeting Epstein and denied having information about his crimes. Bill Clinton previously flew on Epstein's plane multiple times after leaving office, and recently released Justice Department documents include photos of him with unidentified women. He has denied any misconduct and has expressed regret over his past association.Committee Chairman James Comer stated that neither Clinton is accused of wrongdoing but said they must address questions about Epstein's possible connections to their charitable foundation. The Clintons agreed to testify near their home in New York after lawmakers threatened contempt proceedings. Some Democrats supported compelling their testimony, while others criticized the inquiry as politically motivated.Democrats argue that Republicans are using the investigation to shield Donald Trump from scrutiny. They have called for Trump to be subpoenaed, noting that his name appears frequently in Epstein-related records and that he had social ties with Epstein before Epstein's 2008 conviction. Democrats also claim the Justice Department is withholding records involving allegations against Trump. The department has said it is reviewing the materials and has emphasized that released files contain unverified claims. Authorities have not charged Trump with any crimes related to Epstein. Epstein died in jail in 2019 while awaiting trial on federal sex-trafficking charges, and his death was ruled a suicide.Bill Clinton to give private testimony to Congress about Epstein | ReutersA federal judge has allowed construction of President Donald Trump's planned $400 million White House ballroom to continue, at least for now. U.S. District Judge Richard Leon denied a request from the National Trust for Historic Preservation to temporarily halt the project while its lawsuit moves forward. The group had sought a preliminary injunction to stop work, arguing that the administration failed to comply with federal laws, including obtaining congressional approval and conducting proper environmental review.Leon ruled that the preservationists had not met the legal standard required for such an emergency order. However, he indicated they may revise their complaint to better challenge the president's claimed statutory authority to proceed without Congress. The lawsuit contends that demolishing the historic East Wing and beginning construction violated federal restrictions on altering federal property in Washington, D.C. It also argues that the National Park Service should have completed a more detailed environmental impact statement before work began.The Trump administration maintains that the renovation fits within longstanding presidential authority over White House changes and serves public functions. Trump praised the ruling publicly and said the ballroom would symbolize national strength. The National Trust expressed disappointment but said it plans to amend its legal claims.The East Wing, originally built in 1902 and expanded in 1942, was demolished in October. The ballroom is part of broader renovations Trump has made since returning to office in 2025. Although construction is underway, no firm completion date has been announced.Trump's White House ballroom can move ahead for now, judge rules | ReutersPrediction-market company Kalshi has hired prominent Supreme Court advocate Neal Katyal to represent it in a series of disputes with state regulators. Katyal, a former acting U.S. solicitor general, appeared this week in a lawsuit Kalshi filed against Utah officials and is also handling similar cases in several other states. The company argues that its event-based trading contracts fall under the authority of the federal Commodity Futures Trading Commission, not state gambling regulators.States contend that platforms like Kalshi are effectively operating unlicensed sports-betting businesses. Other prediction-market operators, including Polymarket and Coinbase, are also fighting regulatory battles and have assembled experienced legal teams. The industry has grown rapidly, with tens of billions of dollars in trading volume last year, increasing scrutiny from state authorities.Kalshi bets on Neal Katyal in prediction market cases | ReutersNetflix has withdrawn its bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery after WBD's board determined that a competing offer from Paramount Skydance was superior. Netflix's co-CEOs said their proposed merger would have delivered value and likely cleared regulatory review, but matching Paramount's higher price no longer made financial sense. They described the deal as desirable at the right valuation, but not essential at any cost.Paramount's leadership welcomed WBD's decision, saying its proposal offers greater value and a clearer path to closing. To finalize the Paramount deal, a short match period must expire, Netflix's existing merger agreement must be terminated, and a definitive agreement between Paramount and WBD must be signed.Paramount recently raised its offer to $31 per share in cash, along with a quarterly ticking fee if the deal is not completed by a specified date. The proposal also includes a $7 billion regulatory termination fee if the transaction fails because of regulatory issues, as well as reimbursement of the $2.8 billion breakup fee WBD would owe Netflix upon ending their agreement. With Netflix stepping aside, Paramount is now positioned to complete the acquisition.Netflix Drops WBD Bid, Paving Way For Paramount Deal - Law360This week's closing theme is by Frédéric Chopin.This week's closing theme takes us to Chopin and his Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, a work that helped launch his international career. Although numbered second, it was actually the first of his two piano concertos to be written, composed in 1829 when he was just twenty. The concerto reflects Chopin's deep roots in the Polish Romantic tradition, while also revealing the poetic lyricism that would define his later solo piano works. Its sweeping first movement balances youthful brilliance with emotional intensity. The second movement, marked Larghetto, is intimate and expressive, often described as a musical love letter. The finale brings rhythmic energy and subtle references to Polish dance forms.The piece gained wider recognition when Chopin performed it during his Paris debut on February 27, 1832. That appearance introduced him to the influential musical circles of Paris and marked a turning point in his career. The concerto showcased not only his technical skill, but also his distinctive touch and refined musical voice. While later critics sometimes focused on the orchestration, the piano writing remains among the most elegant of the Romantic era. The work captures a young composer standing at the threshold of fame, blending vulnerability with confidence. As our closing theme this week, it reflects both artistic ambition and a historic February 27 connection that helped shape Chopin's legacy.Without further ado, Frédéric Chopin's Piano Concerto No. 2 in F minor, enjoy! This is a public episode. 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The ad market is starting to look like a three-body problem: streaming growth, linear decline, and event-driven spikes (sports + politics) — all colliding as deal rumors swirl around Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD).Kate Scott-Dawkins hosts Jeff Foster and Nidhi Shah (WPP Media Business Intelligence) to break down Paramount and WBD earnings: Paramount+ up 17% with 78.9M subs, Pluto TV down 16% on monetization headwinds, and WBD streaming ad revenue up 20% (just over $1B) with 131.6M global streaming subscribers — plus the aftershock of losing NBA rights and the looming NFL renewal.They also scan Europe's pressure points (TF1, Atresmedia) as broadcasters raise streaming ad minutes and broaden advertiser access, then look at TelevisaUnivision (U.S. ad softness, tentpole demand, political and World Cup tailwinds). Finally: Mercado Libre's +67% ad growth and why shifting tariffs and de minimis rules are complicating 2026 planning.00:00-Deal rumor backdrop, tariffs uncertainty, what's on the docket01:13-Paramount earnings: DTC growth, Pluto monetization slump, ad declines07:07-Sports and NFL renewal: why local reach still matters08:06-Warner Bros. Discovery: streaming ads +20%, subs 131.6M, NBA loss fallout13:08-Europe: Atresmedia & TF1 declines, streaming monetization and ad-load strategy16:30-TelevisaUnivision: US down, Mexico steadier, political + World Cup tailwinds19:17-Mercado Libre +67% ads, retail media momentum, tariffs and de minimis “whack-a-mole”23:37-Next week's earnings and podcast recommendationsPost-recording update: WBD's board deemed Paramount Skydance's sweetened offer “superior” to the $83B Netflix deal; Netflix will not match and has withdrawn.Advertising Intelligence Framework: https://www.wppmedia.com/thought-leadership/research-business-intelligence/advertising-intelligence-framework-first-edition?utm_source=media_intelligence&utm_medium=podcast

Just what went wrong on the BBC's BAFTA edit? And how did the afternoon unfold for audience members? Talent agent Alex Segal was in the room when it happened.Also on the show: the government moves to bring Netflix, Disney+ and Prime Video under Ofcom regulation for the first time; Goalhanger tells TV commissioners they've got young audiences wrong; the Paramount vs Netflix bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery ratchets up; ITV Studios launches Studio 55 at the London Screenings; Peter Wright gives evidence in the Harry phone-hacking trial; Clive Dickens reports from the AI front line… and in the Audio Network Media Quiz, we play Slate or Fake — London TV Screenings edition.The Media Quiz is sponsored by Audio Network. Alex (who is a real person) selects the music for us to score each episode and she and her team can do it for you too at https://audionetwork.comWe record at Podshop Studios — for 25% off your first booking, use the code MEDIACLUB at https://www.podshoponline.co.uk/services/podcast-studioBecome a member for FREE when you sign up for our newsletter at https://themediaclub.comA Rethink Audio production, produced by Matt Hill with post-production from Podcast Discovery.What The Media Club has been reading this week:BAFTA's Tourette Incident Derails Awards Celebrations - and Alex's takeStreamers to come under Ofcom's jurisdiction Goalhanger chief says TV commissioners giving up on young audiencesBBC Studios eyeing acquisitions, Acast says it's conscious of ad loadParamount raises WBD bid to $31 a shareITV Studios launches Studio 55 at London ScreeningsDoctor Foster returns for final series with Suranne JonesFormer Mail on Sunday editor gives evidence in Harry phone-hacking trialVariety's Picks Of The WeekPolice media guidelines updated Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Gary & Shannon Show Hour 2 (02/26) - Breaking news interrupts the Epstein depositions, a massive media deal hangs in the balance, and a senseless murder in the Mojave desert. Clinton deposition paused after a Congress member leaked a photo to influencer Benny Johnson — resumes after brief break Netflix CEO Sarandos at the White House trying to save his $83B bid for Warner Bros. Discovery as DOJ launches antitrust probe → Paramount sweetens competing hostile bid to $108B → WBD shareholder vote March 20 D4vd moves from person of interest to subject of investigation in Celeste Rivas Hernandez case — language still careful around calling him a suspect Caltech astrophysicist shot and killed on his Mojave desert porch by a neighbor caught trespassing with an unregistered rifle months earlier — charges were dropped, 11 days later the scientist was dead See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Politics will kill the Netflix (NFLX)/Warner Bros. (WBD) deal… and that's great for the stock. Plus, the State of the Union… Trump Accounts… Nvidia (NVDA) earnings expectations… Should you follow Tepper into Whirlpool (WHR)? … And Circle's (CRCL) surge. In this episode: Shots to celebrate Daniel's 40th! [0:25] Congrats to the USA men's and women's hockey teams [3:04] Key takeaways from Trump's State of the Union [6:38] Trump Accounts are a game-changer [12:58] Why I expect Nvidia to fall after reporting earnings tonight [21:43] Act now if you want in on this coffee disruptor [31:55] Should you follow Tepper into Whirlpool? [35:41] Netflix will lose Warner Bros.—and that's great for the stock [44:39] What's behind Circle's surge? [51:48] Did you like this episode? Get more Wall Street Unplugged FREE each week in your inbox. Sign up here: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu Find Wall Street Unplugged podcast… --Curzio Research App: https://curzio.me/syn_app --iTunes: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_i --Stitcher: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_s --Website: https://curzio.me/syn_wsu_cat Follow Frank… X: https://curzio.me/syn_twt Facebook: https://curzio.me/syn_fb LinkedIn: https://curzio.me/syn_li

Capitol and Kayfabe - Exploring the Intersection of Wrestling and Politics. This week, hosts Jack Hunter and John Poz discuss WBD's ownership stake in AEW, Chris Jericho, Roman Reigns, CM Punk, WrestleMania 42, Epstein Files, AEW, ICE, Donald Trump, and much more!About Capitol and KayfabeCapitol and Kayfabe is a podcast that explores the intersection of political issues and professional wrestling. Hosted by John Poz and Jack Hunter, the show offers in-depth discussions on current events, political figures, and wrestling legends, providing a unique take on both worlds.

While Nvidia (NVDA) took up most of the oxygen on Wednesday, Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas talk about other headlines for investors to note. They explain the significance (or lack thereof) of President Trump's State of the Union address to markets and the latest developments in the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery's (WBD). ======== Schwab Network ========Empowering every investor and trader, every market day.Options involve risks and are not suitable for all investors. Before trading, read the Options Disclosure Document. http://bit.ly/2v9tH6DSubscribe to the Market Minute newsletter - https://schwabnetwork.com/subscribeDownload the iOS app - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/schwab-network/id1460719185Download the Amazon Fire Tv App - https://www.amazon.com/TD-Ameritrade-Network/dp/B07KRD76C7Watch on Sling - https://watch.sling.com/1/asset/191928615bd8d47686f94682aefaa007/watchWatch on Vizio - https://www.vizio.com/en/watchfreeplus-exploreWatch on DistroTV - https://www.distro.tv/live/schwab-network/Follow us on X – https://twitter.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/schwabnetworkFollow us on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/schwab-network/About Schwab Network - https://schwabnetwork.com/about

This Day in Legal History: Hiram Rhodes RevelsOn February 25, 1870, Hiram Rhodes Revels was sworn in as the first African American to serve in the United States Senate. His election came during the turbulent Reconstruction era that followed the Civil War, a period defined by constitutional change and political uncertainty. Revels represented Mississippi, a former Confederate state that had only recently been readmitted to the Union. In a moment heavy with symbolism, he filled the Senate seat once held by Jefferson Davis, the former president of the Confederacy. The contrast between the two men reflected the profound transformation taking place in American law and government.Revels' swearing-in came after the ratification of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, which abolished slavery, guaranteed equal protection, and protected voting rights regardless of race. His presence in the Senate gave tangible meaning to those constitutional promises. Yet his path to office was not without challenge. Some senators argued that he did not meet the Constitution's nine-year citizenship requirement, claiming that the Supreme Court's decision in Dred Scott v. Sandford had denied Black Americans citizenship before the Civil War. Supporters countered that the 14th Amendment had settled the question of citizenship, making Revels eligible to serve. The Senate ultimately voted to seat him, affirming the legal force of the Reconstruction Amendments.Revels served only a brief term, but his impact was lasting. His election marked a rare window in American history when federal power was actively used to expand civil and political rights in the South. Although Reconstruction would eventually give way to decades of segregation and disenfranchisement, February 25, 1870 stands as a reminder of a constitutional moment when the nation attempted to redefine equality under the law.The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission released its first major update to its enforcement manual in eight years, outlining a new vision focused on fairness and transparency. SEC Chairman Paul Atkins described the revisions as overdue and said the agency will now review the manual annually. The updated 115-page guide provides clearer direction on how enforcement investigations will proceed and what options are available to individuals and companies under scrutiny.One key change involves the Wells process, which notifies potential defendants that SEC staff intend to recommend enforcement action. Under the revised policy, recipients of a Wells notice will have four weeks to submit a written response. After filing that response, they may request a meeting with senior leadership in the Division of Enforcement to argue against pursuing charges or to present their perspective on the case.Atkins has previously indicated that reforming the Wells process is a priority, emphasizing the need for accurate and carefully considered enforcement actions. Enforcement Division Director Meg Ryan also noted that a persuasive Wells response can influence whether commissioners ultimately approve a case. The manual further reinstates the ability of settling parties to request waivers from automatic industry bars that can follow enforcement actions. In addition, it introduces clearer guidance on how cooperation may reduce penalties and explains how the SEC may coordinate with criminal authorities. Overall, the agency says the revisions aim to clarify how it enforces federal securities laws and strengthen public confidence in the process.SEC Lays Out New Enforcement Vision In Revised Guidelines - Law360Paramount Skydance has submitted a revised proposal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, as a bidding battle with Netflix continues. The new offer follows the expiration of a seven-day waiver period under WBD's existing merger agreement with Netflix. For Paramount's deal to move forward, WBD's board must first determine that the revised bid qualifies as a “Company Superior Proposal” under the Netflix agreement. After that, a four-business-day match period would need to pass, the Netflix agreement would have to be terminated, and a new definitive agreement would need to be signed with Paramount.While the board reviews the updated proposal, Paramount said it will keep its tender offer in place and continue urging shareholders to reject what it calls the less favorable Netflix transaction. The rivalry between the bidders has spilled into public statements, with Paramount criticizing the structure of the Netflix deal as potentially reducing shareholder value. Netflix has pushed back, accusing Paramount of mischaracterizing regulatory issues and focusing on appearances rather than results.WBD confirmed it received the revised bid but reiterated that its current merger agreement with Netflix remains active and that the board still recommends the Netflix deal. Specific terms of Paramount's updated offer were not disclosed, though it recently added financial safeguards, regulatory commitments, and an offer to cover the breakup fee if WBD exits the Netflix agreement. Netflix's agreement to acquire WBD's studio and streaming operations is valued at about $82.7 billion, while Paramount's competing proposal to purchase the entire company is valued at roughly $108.4 billion.Paramount Revises WBD Offer As Netflix Bid War Goes On - Law360​​A federal judge has temporarily barred prosecutors from freely searching devices seized from a Washington Post reporter during a national security leak investigation. The FBI searched reporter Hannah Natanson's home in January and took electronic devices as part of a probe into the alleged disclosure of government secrets. Natanson, who has reported on President Donald Trump's efforts to dismiss large numbers of federal employees, has not been charged with any crime.U.S. Magistrate Judge William Porter ruled that the government may not conduct an unrestricted review of the seized materials. Instead, he said the court will oversee the examination of the devices to ensure that journalistic protections are respected while still allowing investigators to seek relevant evidence. Porter rejected the Justice Department's request to let prosecutors carry out a broad, unsupervised search.Justice Department attorneys had argued that reviewing the materials was essential to a criminal investigation involving national security concerns. They proposed using a separate FBI “filter team” to screen the data and remove irrelevant content before investigators accessed it. The judge's order reflects an effort to balance press freedom with the government's authority to pursue evidence in sensitive cases.US judge blocks search of Washington Post reporter's devices | ReutersA California woman is set to testify in Los Angeles that her early use of Instagram and YouTube harmed her mental health, in a closely watched trial against Meta and Google. The plaintiff, identified as Kaley G.M., says she began using YouTube at age six and Instagram at nine, and later struggled with depression and body dysmorphia. Her attorneys argue the companies deliberately designed their platforms to attract and retain young users despite being aware of potential psychological risks.The case is part of a broader international push to address the impact of social media on children, with some countries already imposing restrictions. Earlier phases of the trial focused on what the companies knew about the effects of their platforms on young users and how they targeted that demographic. Now the proceedings are turning to Kaley's personal experiences and whether the platforms substantially contributed to her mental health challenges.To succeed, her legal team must prove that the design or operation of the platforms was a significant factor in causing or worsening her condition. Meta has pointed to her history of family instability and alleged abuse as alternative explanations for her struggles. Her lawyer, however, referenced internal company research suggesting that teens facing difficult circumstances were more likely to use Instagram compulsively.The lawsuit also challenges features such as autoplay videos, endless scrolling, “like” buttons, and beauty filters, which the plaintiff claims encouraged prolonged use and distorted self-image. YouTube's defense argues that she did not fully use available safety tools and presented data indicating her recent average viewing time was relatively limited.Woman suing Meta, YouTube over social media addiction takes the stand at trial | Reuters This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Nel Discorso sullo Stato dell'Unione Trump rivendica un anno "America First": economia forte, inflazione giù, Usa "di nuovo rispettati" e "un'epoca d'oro" alle porte. Discorso record di due ore, con promesse su immigrazione, dazi e riarmo. Ma i democratici contestano (assenze e proteste) e nella replica Spanberger accusa Trump di "mentire", di durezza sull'immigrazione e di ombre su Epstein; critiche anche da settori conservatori e tensione con la Corte Suprema sui dazi. Interviene Marco Valsania, Sole 24 Ore NY.Respinta la proposta sul congedo paritario. Perché è un'occasione persa per migliorare l'occupazione femminileLa Camera boccia la proposta unitaria del centrosinistra sul congedo paritario dopo il parere della Ragioneria: coperture giudicate "inidonee", costi stimati 3,7 mld nel 2026 fino a 4,5 mld annui dal 2035 (decorrenza 1° gennaio 2026). Le opposizioni chiedevano rinvio per lavorare sulle risorse; la maggioranza parla di "responsabilità" sui conti. Il tema è legato a occupazione femminile e riduzione del gender pay gap, in un Paese che rischia un forte calo di occupati entro il 2040. Il commento è di Alessia Pulvirenti, dottoranda in Economia al DIW Berlin (Istituto Tedesco di Ricerca Economica) e socia del Think-Tank Tortuga.Festival di Sanremo 2026; si stima un impatto sul PIL nazionale pari a 96 milioni di euroSeconda serata del Festival (76ª edizione): ieri 9,6 milioni di spettatori e 58% di share; calendario più tardivo per lasciare spazio alle Olimpiadi invernali. Secondo EY-Parthenon l'impatto economico complessivo vale 252 mln di produzione, con ricaduta sul PIL di circa 96 mln e oltre 1.300 posti di lavoro attivati. Tre canali: spese organizzative, indotto di pubblico/operatori (stima 7.250 arrivi e 500€/giorno), e advertising/sponsor (~70 mln), con effetti anche sui prezzi degli affitti in città. Ci colleghiamo con Marta Cagnola, Radio 24 (da Sanremo).Paramount - Warner: atto finale?Paramount Skydance rilancia su Warner Bros Discovery: offerta rivista a 32$ per azione (da 30), su tutta WBD (inclusi asset legacy). WBD conferma di averla ricevuta ma ribadisce che l'accordo con Netflix resta in vigore e raccomandato dal board. Se WBD cambiasse rotta, Netflix avrebbe 4 giorni per pareggiare; uscire dall'accordo costerebbe 2,8 mld$, che Paramount dice di coprire, con extra pagamenti se la chiusura slitta dal 2027. Voto azionisti WBD fissato al 20 marzo, sullo sfondo rischi antitrust e pressioni politiche (attacchi di Trump a Netflix). Ne parliamo con Gabriel Debach, market analyst di eToro.

Just how much longer can the Netflix vs. Paramount merger madness go on? (Cue the eye rolls.) Paramount made a fresh $31-per-share offer to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery, and WBD's response — which can be boiled down to “We're getting there, maybe” — is about as close to coquettish as a corporation can get. Meanwhile, Netflix is not-so-patiently waiting in the wings, as co-CEO Ted Sarandos wraps a weeklong press tour to convince Wall Street and Hollywood that his company's offer for WBD (which, as he'll remind you, was already accepted in December) is superior. So what happens now? Elaine Low, Natalie Jarvey and Sean McNulty answer your burning questions about the whole saga and read between the lines of Sarandos' press offensive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No Falando de Nada desta semana, atualizamos a situação da possível compra da WBD e analisamos os bastidores dessa disputa que continua movimentando o mercado. Também comentamos a estratégia da Paramount, que estaria usando seus contatos com o governo dos Estados Unidos para fortalecer sua posição na negociação.Seja um membro da Guilda dos Tagarelers e participe das pautas semanais:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCa8ekYf6l76ikQszoMYuHkw/join00:00 - Começou o Falando de Nada00:17 - Aline conta como foi sua experiência num bloquinho de carnaval10:57 - Em que pé estamos na compra da WBD?25:36 - Paramount apela para seu contato com o governo dos EUA29:55 - Perguntinhas MarotasQuer enviar um Pix da Alegria? Entre em contato com nosso produtor @bclemente22 no Instagram!✉ Quer mandar sua sugestão de pauta ou dúvida? Envie um e-mail para

Why does the shortest month of the year sometimes feel like the longest? Today on Motley Fool Money, Rick Munarriz and fellow analysts Jason Hall and Travis Hoium, dive into stocks that they are willing to give up our Fool card for. There's also a look at how we think the percolating market matters of today will play out a year from now. They unpack: - Unlikely stocks that they are championing right now. - Potential buyout chatter for PayPal. - What comes next for the Warner Bros. Discovery romcom love triangle? Companies discussed: LOB, UPBD, HIMS, PYPL, WBD, NFLX, PSKY Host: Rick Munarriz, Guests: Jason Hall, Travis Hoium Producer: Anand Chokkavelu Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join SP3, Miss Krssi Luv and Tru Draw Josh for an all-new edition of our flagship podcast Tru Heel Heat 369 discussing the latest wrestling news including: TIME STAMPS:0:00 SP3 & Harlem cold open 2:00 Intro 5:20 SP3, Krssi Luv & Josh welcome you to the show 23:40 AEW Grand Slam Australia recap 29:07 MJF in-ring ability debate 38:04 More Grand Slam Australia talk - MJF's title reign & Kyle Fletcher new AEW ace? 45:12 AEW Dynamite recap ft. Swerve Strickland & Kenny Omega instant classic 52:10 Heel Swerve is what we needed / where Omega match ranks in Swerve's career? 1:04:17 Why Hangman Page's AEW World Title stipulation was needed for MJF match? 1:13:15 Is AEW booming again vs WWE's recent struggles? 1:21:08 Kenny Omega's status update for AEW Revolution 1:27:21 More AEW news - potential Revolution matches; AEW Double Or Nothing in NYC; CNN reveals WBD minority stake in AEW; Chris Jericho update; IInspiration signs; Deonna Purrazzo frustration & more 2:05:17 ROH TV, NJPW x CMLL Fantastica Mania Day 1, David Finlay update, This week in CMLL & MLP partnership w/CMLL 2:16:10 TIK TOK TIME - All Time Black Wrestlers King of the Hill 2:29:06 WWE SmackDown recap 2:36:25 Drew McIntyre expresses frustration over Roman Reigns & CM Punk burial 2:38:29 Krssi Luv SHOOTS on Drew McIntyre 2:42:44 WWE Raw on Netflix recap 2:46:56 Krssi SHOOTS on the state of Raw & The Usos 2:55:44 WrestleMania 42 ticket sales even WORSE this week, but why? / Krssi SHOOTS on WWE again 3:10:02 WWE news - Bad Bunny vs Logan Paul update, Seth Rollins vs Bron Breakker update & AJ Styles tribute 3:25:07 Kevin Nash wants Je'Von Evans to be more "urban" / Krssi SHOOTS on Nash 3:42:49 More WWE news - John Cena on retirement pivots, Elimination Chamber watch party blackouts, Clash In Italy, Bianca Belair out for WrestleMania 42, injury updates for Roxanne Perez & Chelsea Green & more 3:55:40 Janel Grant speaks for the first time 4:02:55 AAA on FOX, TNA Thursday Night IMPACT, WWE Evolve & NXT 4:07:15 Sol Ruca character changes? / Jaida Parker injury 4:09:00 Best, Worst, Moments & Matches of the Week 4:13:39 NJPW New Beginning USA predictions 4:17:40 Outro Like, share, comment and subscribe to support! #AEW #WWE #NJPW #CMLL #ROH #TNA #AAA #HangmanPage #SwerveStrickland #MJF #AEWGrandSlam #KennyOmega #AEWRevolution #EliminationChamber #njcmll #BadBunny #LoganPaul #BiancaBelair Welcome to the Tru Heel Heat Wrestling YouTube channel where we cover  the sport of professional wrestling including all WWE TV shows (Raw,  Smackdown, & NXT), AEW Dynamite/Dark, IMPACT Wrestling, NJPW, ROH,  Dark Side of the Ring and more. Our weekly podcast hosted by SP3, Top  Guy JJ & Miss Krssi Luv breaking down the weekly wrestling news and  present unfiltered, honest thoughts and opinions for wrestling fans by  wrestling fans, drops every Saturday. We also include PPV reviews,  countdowns, and exclusive interviews with wrestlers from all promotions  hosted by a wide range of personalities such as Romeo, Chris G, Ness,  StatKing, Drunk Guy JJ, J-News and more. Subscribe and enable ALL  notifications to stay posted for the latest wrestling WWE news,  highlights, commentary, updates and more.Become a member of Tru Heels Facebook community: www.facebook.com/groups/1336177103130224/Subscribe to Tru Heel Heat on YouTube: www.youtube.com/channel/UC0AmFQmsRyQYPKyRm5hDwNgFollow Tru Heels on Twitter: twitter.com/truheelheatFollow Tru Heels on Instagram: www.instagram.com/truheelheat/Music composed by JPM

Andrew, Ben, and Tom discuss the impact of the Supreme Court's decision on Trump's tariffs, Mexico cracking down on cartels, and an update on the WBD acquisition. Join our live YouTube stream Monday through Friday at 8:30 AM EST:http://www.youtube.com/@TheMorningMarketBriefingPlease see disclosures:https://www.narwhal.com/disclosure

Besties Jon Kelly and Peter Hamby reunite to chew over Ted Sarandos' media crusade to win the WBD deal. Then the duo contemplate the latest twist in the NFL's manifest destiny (and why the MLBPA is screwing the pooch). To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So sorry for the delay boys and girls, but an ice-pocalypse hit us, as well as multiple bouts with the plague. But we are back baby, and ready to get back to it! So everybody hold hands and look both ways, and let's embark on the journey that is We Belong Dead 154! Want to check out some "classic" WBD episodes? Head over to https://dispatchespodcast.wordpress.com to listen to our ramblings from years past! Have any questions or comments for us? Send us a message to our social media pages or email us directly at webelongdeadpod@gmail.com. And if you liked the music you heard on this or any other episode, check out the We Belong Dead Tunes playlist on Spotify And don't forget to look up our sponsors, Pseudo Ludo, Remakes Plethora, Mitch O'Connell, Unlovely Frankenstein, Mani-Yack Monsters, Jeff Brawn, and IBTrav Artworks. They're some of the best spots to find all of the horror, occult, and general weirdo items that your dark little hearts desire!  Also, check out our newest addition to our sponsor list, Orbit DVD. They're a stunningly well stocked weirdo film supplier, and are practically guaranteed to make any horror nerd's shriveled little heart happy!  

This week on PREVIOUSLY ON…, Jason and Rosie discuss the action-packed teaser trailer for season 3 of HBO's House of the Dragon and the full trailer for Disney/Pixar's Toy Story 5 which features an aging Woody with a shiny new bald spot helping the other toys rally again an evil tablet. Next they highlight the trailer for Witch Hat Atelier, an anime adaptation of the wildly popular magic and sorcery-based manga of the same name, which is set to premiere on Crunchyroll on April 26th. Then they dive into the story that the viral AI-generated fight scene featuring Brad Pitt & Tom Cruise that sent Hollywood creatives into a tizzy was actually just a reskinned fight choreography sequence between two stuntmen. Finally, they close with an update on the pending sale of Warner Bros with a new Variety article stating that many WBD staffers have started to favor Netflix as a buyer over Paramount due to David Ellison's ties to the Trump administration and recent leadership changes at CBS. Follow Jason: IG & Bluesky Follow Rosie: IG & Letterboxd Follow X-Ray Vision on Instagram Join the X-Ray Vision DiscordSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode @Travis_156 & @Um_Actually_ catch up on the past month of DC news.Topics covered:WBD sale up in the air?Supergirl Puppybowl sneak peakLanterns Logo

In this episode of the Decoding TV podcast, David and Patrick discuss what's going on in the world of TV, then dive into the latest episode of The Pitt.Why would Apple buy the rights to Severance? Will Paramount's latest gambit to buy WBD succeed? And what the heck is going on with Stephen Colbert over at Late Night and his interview with James Talarico? Listen to hear us discuss all these questions and more.Homework for next week:The Pitt Season 2 Episode 8 (HBO Max)Shownotes (All timestamps are approximate):02:30 - TV NewsApple Buys Severance for $70MMNetflix reopens Paramount talksStephen Colbert's FCC FiascoCBS Denies blocking interviewSpider-Noir gets May 27 Release DateBW Corner:Anderson Cooper leaves 60 MinutesPeter Attia not being firedHOTD Season 3 Teaser Trailer50:00 - The Pitt Season 2Episode 7 - 2:00 P.M.Links:Listen to Patrick's videogame podcast, Remap RadioSubscribe to Patrick's newsletter, CrossplaySubscribe to this podcast on YouTubeFollow this podcast on InstagramFollow this podcast on TiktokSubscribe to David's free newsletter, Decoding EverythingFollow David on InstagramFollow David on Tiktok Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston look at the all-time gate record set at WrestleMania 41, drawing over $66 million over two nights, and the figures from John Cena's retirement tour.Topics this week include:WrestleMania 41 gate exceeds $66 millionComparison of WrestleMania ticket prices over the years Pollstar figures for John Cena's retirement tourRonda Rousey to fight Gina Carano on NetflixWWE's European tour includes the first PLE in ItalyCNN article discloses WBD's minority interest in AEWAEW Double or Nothing at Louis Armstrong Stadium Hearing in the Janel Grant case scheduled for JuneWBD reopens talks with Paramount TV & streaming figures for Raw, Impact, SmackDown, Grand Slam AustraliaAdditional reading:John Cena's retirement show sets arena record WrestleMania 41 broke all existing pro wrestling gate records Netflix announces Ronda Rousey vs. Gina CaranoWWE Clash in Italy among European tour shows Warner Bros. Discovery reopens talks with ParamountMusic courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsSubstack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston look at the all-time gate record set at WrestleMania 41, drawing over $66 million over two nights, and the figures from John Cena's retirement tour.Topics this week include:WrestleMania 41 gate exceeds $66 millionComparison of WrestleMania ticket prices over the years Pollstar figures for John Cena's retirement tour, final draw sets a recordRonda Rousey to fight Gina Carano on NetflixWWE's European tour includes the first PLE in ItalyCNN article discloses WBD's minority interest in AEWAEW Double or Nothing at Louis Armstrong Stadium Hearing in the Janel Grant case scheduled for JuneWBD reopens talks with Paramount TV & streaming figures for Raw, Impact, SmackDown, Grand Slam AustraliaAdditional reading:John Cena's retirement show sets arena record WrestleMania 41 broke all existing pro wrestling gate records Netflix announces Ronda Rousey vs. Gina CaranoWWE Clash in Italy among European tour shows Warner Bros. Discovery reopens talks with ParamountMusic courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsSubstack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wrestlenomics/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Nick and Myron break down a chaotic week in wrestling where business rumors, TV shakeups, and major title implications are all colliding at once.What caught our eye on TVAJ gets a tribute, Punk/Balor face off, AEW title changes, Mickie James, return, & moreWrestleMania 42 ticket sales spark debate — overblown concern or real issue?WWE's NXT Atlanta cancelledCNN confirms WBD owns a minority stake in AEWMJF vs. Hangman is set for Revolution

This week on the Experience, Jim looks at the 2025 Wrestling Observer awards! Plus Jim reviews AEW Dynamite, and talks about Dave Meltzer's reporting about Brody King & WBD, Bron Breakker's hernia, and much more! Thanks to our episode sponsors: SHOPIFY: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial and start selling today at shopify.com/jce BRUNT: Get $10 Off at BRUNT with code JCE at https://www.bruntworkwear.com/JCE #Bruntpod FUM: Head to https://www.tryfum.com/JCE to get your free gift with purchase, and start The Good Habit today!@TheJimCornette @GreatBrianLast Join Jim Cornette's College Of Wrestling Knowledge on Patreon to access the archives & more! https://www.patreon.com/Cornette Subscribe to the Official Jim Cornette channel on YouTube! http://www.youtube.com/c/OfficialJimCornette Visit Jim's official site at www.JimCornette.com for merch, live dates, commentaries and more! You can listen to Brian on the 6:05 Superpodcast at 605pod.com or wherever you find your favorite podcasts!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Pollock and Brandon Thurston move to prime time and discuss everything involving Brody King, Janel Grant to speak in public, the status of WM 42 ticket sales & more.Topics this week include:Anti-ICE chants and mainstream coverage for AEWBrody King misses Dynamite, WBD denies report regarding the reasonJanel Grant to speak in Hartford next weekRing boy's response Vince & Linda McMahonAnthem Wrestling Entertainment's case involving Gail KimWrestleMania 42 ticket sales and comparison to last yearTV & streaming viewership dataWWE & AEW market-to-market comparisons in JanuaryMusic courtesy: “Panic Beat” by Ben TramerPOST WrestlingSubscribe: https://postwrestling.com/subscribePatreon: http://postwrestlingcafe.comForum: https://forum.postwrestling.comDiscord: https://discord.com/invite/Q795HhRTwitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @POSTwrestlingBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/postwrestling.comWrestlenomicsSubscribe: https://wrestlenomics.com/podcast/Patreon: https://patreon.com/wrestlenomicsSubstack: https://wrestlenomics.substack.com/Twitter/Facebook/Instagram/YouTube: @WrestlenomicsBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/wrestlenomics.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.