Paramount Global
Mentioned in 15 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
# Summary A major global media and entertainment conglomerate involved in high-stakes industry consolidation, most notably competing to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery through multiple escalating bids (ranging from $108B to $111B) in a highly publicized bidding war. The company operates streaming services and traditional media assets, including ownership of Pluto TV, and has faced scrutiny for its business partnerships and content decisions amid broader media industry upheaval. Podcast coverage focuses on its merger activities, competitive positioning against rivals like Netflix, and financial/regulatory implications of its corporate moves.
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Episode Mentions
Scrolling with Hayley · Apr 1, 2026
Whoopi Has NSFW Opinion on Trump Library - Scrolling w/ Hayley (Ep. 268)
“Settled approximately $24 million defamation case with Trump over 60 Minutes Kamala Harris editing”
Galaxy Brain · Mar 6, 2026
Did Netflix Ruin Movies?
“Outbid Netflix for Warner Bros. with $111B offer backed by Skydance and Larry Ellison's capital”
IHIP News · Feb 28, 2026
Real Reason Anderson Cooper Left CBS News Amid Bari Weiss & Trump's Hostile Takeover
“Attempting hostile takeover of Warner Bros Discovery, citing Trump administration alignment as competitive advantage”
CNBC's "Fast Money" · Feb 27, 2026
Credit Concerns Hit Banks, Private Equity… And Opportunities In The Software Selloff 2/27/25
“Streaming company up 20% after signing definitive merger agreement with Skydance”
Motley Fool Money · Feb 27, 2026
Paramount Gets Warner Bros. Discovery, But Netflix Comes Out a Winner
“Acquired Warner Bros. Discovery for $31/share in cash, taking on significant debt and regulatory risk”
Morning Brew Daily · Feb 27, 2026
Netflix Walks Away From WBD Deal & Why is Everyone Leaving America?
“Won bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery with $111B offer; David Ellison's Skydance-backed company acquiring major media assets”
CNBC's "Fast Money" · Feb 24, 2026
Growing AI Warnings… And Opportunities in Private Credit & Real Estate 2/24/26
“Raised bid for Warner Bros. Discovery to $31/share with $7B reverse termination fee and equity funding commitments”
The Daily Beans · Feb 13, 2026
Crabs In A Bucket (feat. John Fugelsang)
“Parent company of Pluto TV, which is running direct promotional advertising for ICE and Trump administration”
WHAT WENT WRONG · Jan 30, 2026
Oscars 2026: Sinners & One Battle After Another
“Competing bid of $108B for Warner Bros. Discovery backed by Skydance and Larry Ellison's $40B personal guarantee, representing leveraged buyout strategy”
Pivot · Jan 16, 2026
Trump Threatens Insurrection Act, Paramount Sues Warner Bros, and Apple Teams Up with Google for AI
“Pursuing acquisition of Warner Bros with $34/share offer; filing lawsuits and nominating board directors”
The Vergecast · Dec 19, 2025
Brendan Carr is a dummy
“Attempting hostile takeover of Warner Bros. with Saudi backing; rated 85/90 on doom scale; losing cultural relevance and audience to streaming competitors.”
硅谷101 · Dec 14, 2025
E218｜Netflix与派拉蒙竞购华纳兄弟，好莱坞的洗牌时刻？
“Competing bidder offering $108B for entire WBD including TV networks; made 6 offers but lost to Netflix despite political support.”
Pivot · Dec 12, 2025
Disney's OpenAI Investment, Nvidia Chip Deal, and Australia’s New Social Media Ban
“Acquisition target in bidding war; Ellison family competing against Netflix and Comcast for control”
The Vergecast · Dec 12, 2025
How to vibe-write a country hit
“Launched hostile $108 billion bid for all of Warner Bros. Discovery assets; owned by Skydance and backed by Larry Ellison”
Pivot · Dec 9, 2025
Paramount's Hostile Bid, Elon's EU Threat, and Meta's Metaverse Cuts
“Launching hostile $108B bid for Warner Bros Discovery backed by Saudi PIF, Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners, and Redbird Capital”