Warner Bros Discovery
Mentioned in 78 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
# Warner Bros Discovery A major media conglomerate owning HBO Max, DC Comics, Warner Bros. film and television studios, CNN, and the AEW wrestling network. The company became a major podcast topic in 2026 as the subject of a high-stakes acquisition battle between Netflix and Paramount-Skydance, with competing bids reaching $27.75-$31 per share and regulatory scrutiny from the Senate Antitrust Committee. Paramount ultimately won the bidding war, acquiring the company after an auction process led by CEO David Zaslav.
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9to5Mac Daily · May 14, 2026
AI on the App Store, more
“Proposed acquisition by Netflix did not happen; mentioned in context of Netflix's strategic pivot to ads”
Jim Cornette Experience · May 13, 2026
Episode 633: Tickets To Wrestling School
“Parent company of TBS/TNT networks; CEO David Zasloff earning $165M annually while AEW receives similar annual television budget”
Pivot · May 8, 2026
OpenAI Trial "Soap Opera," ChatGPT's Stock Picks, and Remembering Ted Turner
“Reported $2.9B net loss in latest quarter; linear networks bleeding subscribers; Paramount merger closing Q3”
Bloomberg Tech · May 6, 2026
AMD Soars on Blockbuster AI-Fueled Forecast
“Reporting earnings after losing NBA rights; facing weak TV advertising revenue and M&A speculation”
Bloomberg Intelligence · May 5, 2026
Apple Weighs Using Intel, Samsung to Build Device Processors
“Target of Paramount acquisition; deal expected to close Q3; combined entity would have 220-230M subscribers”
The Powers That Be: Daily · Apr 28, 2026
Will the WHCD Show Go On?
“Target of Paramount acquisition that would give Barry Weiss influence over CNN editorial direction”
The Powers That Be: Daily · Apr 27, 2026
Media Monday: Malice at The Hilton & The NFL’s D.C. Blitz
“Shareholders approved merger with Paramount Skydance; executives received controversial compensation packages”
Big Technology Podcast · Apr 25, 2026
Apple After Tim Cook, OpenAI’s New Mojo, Meta’s Internal Tracking Escapade
“Consolidating with Paramount; reshaping streaming market competition and pricing dynamics”
Galaxy Brain · Apr 24, 2026
How Short-Form Clips Took Over the Internet
“Legacy media company down 30% in stock price, struggling to adapt to clip economy and social platform dominance”
Bloomberg Tech · Apr 23, 2026
Tesla Plans Additional $25 Billion in Spending
“Being acquired by Paramount for $110B; shareholders approved deal despite celebrity and political opposition”
The Powers That Be: Daily · Apr 23, 2026
The Beltway’s MAGA Prom
“Paramount Global is on cusp of acquiring; creates regulatory and business incentive for CBS to avoid Trump administration friction.”
Prof G Markets · Apr 21, 2026
Iran War Will Cost Every Household $50,000
“Mentioned in context of Netflix's failed acquisition attempt and broader media consolidation trend with Paramount merger discussions”
TBPN · Mar 11, 2026
Oracle Rips, Ellison's Tech-First Vision, Fertilizer Crisis | Apoorv Agrawal, Owen Jennings, Amjad Masad, Shardul Shah, Mike Blue, Brian Taylor, Ivan Soto-Wright
“Merging with Paramount in $110B deal to create synergies between IP and AI capabilities”
Insiders: The TV Podcast · Mar 6, 2026
The Banijay All3 Mega Merger, BBC Bafta Fallout and Paramount emerge victorious in the battle for Warners
“Media asset acquired by Paramount after Netflix withdrew from bidding war”
Galaxy Brain · Mar 6, 2026
Did Netflix Ruin Movies?
“Target of Netflix's $82.7B acquisition bid in December; ultimately acquired by Paramount-Skydance for $111B”
Uncanny Valley | WIRED · Mar 5, 2026
Iran Strikes in the AI Era; Prediction Markets Ethics; Paramount Beats Netflix
“Being acquired by Paramount in $110B deal consolidating major media properties”
The Daily · Mar 4, 2026
A New Media Empire
“Sold to Paramount for $111 billion after a bidding war with Netflix”
TBPN · Mar 4, 2026
Netflix’s Next Move, Zuck’s $170B Florida Mansion, the Billionaire Tax Push | Diet TBPN
“Acquisition target ultimately bought by Paramount for $111 billion after Netflix withdrew”
TBPN · Mar 3, 2026
Ellison's Media Empire, Ken Burns Joins, Cursor Mic Drop | Matthew Belloni, Gokul Rajaram, Nik Seetharaman, Raj Rajamani, James Everingham, Dr. Felix Ejeckam
“Subject of $111 billion acquisition by David Ellison's Paramount Skydance”
Jim Cornette Experience · Mar 3, 2026
Episode 623: Whose Fault Is It Anyway?
“Owns 9% of AEW and distributes programming; facing acquisition by Paramount in major media consolidation deal”
Big Technology Podcast · Mar 2, 2026
Dario’s Choice and Anthropic’s Future, Apple’s AI Devices, Netflix Loses WBD
“Media company acquired by Paramount after Netflix deal fell through”
America At Night with McGraw Milhaven · Feb 28, 2026
Charlotte & Peter Fiel on Watch Collecting, Matt Wolfe on Hollywood Shakeups, Theo Lewis Clark on Movie Trivia
“Subject of major acquisition by Paramount; owns CNN, HBO, DC Comics, and 15% stake in TikTok; valued at $111B”
Bulwark Takes · Feb 28, 2026
62% Say Trump is Using the Presidency for Cash
“Subject of acquisition deal financed by Larry Ellison, Qatar, UAE, and Saudi Arabia; controls CNN”
PBS News Hour - Full Show · Feb 28, 2026
February 27, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
“Being acquired by Paramount in $110B merger after failed Netflix negotiations; includes HBO Max and CNN operations.”
On the Media · Feb 28, 2026
The Ellisons Prepare to Expand Their Media Empire
“Target acquisition by Paramount, controlling HBO, TNT, DC Comics, and CNN; deal requires regulatory approval amid DOJ investigation”
IHIP News · Feb 28, 2026
Real Reason Anderson Cooper Left CBS News Amid Bari Weiss & Trump's Hostile Takeover
“Parent of CNN and HBO; subject of hostile takeover attempt by Paramount requiring Trump administration approval”
CNBC's "Fast Money" · Feb 27, 2026
Credit Concerns Hit Banks, Private Equity… And Opportunities In The Software Selloff 2/27/25
“Streaming company rejected higher Netflix bid; Paramount deal announced instead”
Motley Fool Money · Feb 27, 2026
Paramount Gets Warner Bros. Discovery, But Netflix Comes Out a Winner
“Acquired by Paramount Skydance for $31/share; previously pursued by Netflix at $27.75/share”
Kinda Funny Games Daily: Video Games News Podcast · Feb 27, 2026
God of War TV Show First Look REVEALED! - Kinda Funny Games Daily 02.27.26
“Subject of acquisition battle between Paramount and Netflix; owns HBO, Cartoon Network, DC, and gaming studios”
PBD Podcast · Feb 27, 2026
Clinton's Epstein Depositions + Paramount WINS WarnerBros Deal | PBD #748
“Subject of acquisition battle between Netflix and Paramount; includes HBO, CNN, and major film franchises”
IndieWire: Screen Talk · Feb 27, 2026
Paramount Trumps Netflix in Warner Bros. Sale; BAFTA’s Complex Controversy; Anticipating the Actor Awards
“Subject of major acquisition battle, ultimately sold to Paramount over Netflix”
Newshour · Feb 27, 2026
Pakistan strikes Afghan capital
“Media conglomerate being acquired by Paramount, includes HBO, CBS News, and CNN”
Bulwark Takes · Feb 27, 2026
Most CORRUPT Takeover Yet? Trump-Backed Paramount to Buy Warner Bros.
“Target of Paramount acquisition; owns CNN, HBO Max, DC Universe IP, and major theatrical studio operations”
Morning Brew Daily · Feb 27, 2026
Netflix Walks Away From WBD Deal & Why is Everyone Leaving America?
“Subject of acquisition by Paramount after Netflix withdrew; combines major studios, streaming services, and sports portfolios”
Pivot · Feb 27, 2026
Paramount Wins Warner Bros. Bid, Anthropic vs. Pentagon, and AI Doomsday Memo
“Acquired by Paramount after successful auction process led by CEO David Zaslav”
Global News Podcast · Feb 27, 2026
Pakistan strikes Afghan capital
“Subject of competing acquisition bids from Netflix ($83B) and Paramount Skydance ($110B), with Paramount emerging as likely winner”
America At Night with McGraw Milhaven · Feb 27, 2026
Mike Vigil on Cartels, Matthew McGuire on Tariffs, John Baick on Online Accusations
“Subject of acquisition battle between Netflix and Paramount, includes HBO, CNN, and film studio assets”
PBS News Hour - Full Show · Feb 27, 2026
February 26, 2026 - PBS News Hour full episode
“Paramount raised acquisition bid to $31/share; Netflix declined to raise counteroffer, citing diminished financial attractiveness.”
CNBC's "Fast Money" · Feb 26, 2026
Nvidia Fails To Lift Markets… And The Latest Media Drama For Warner Bros. Discovery 2/26/26
“Board declared Paramount Skydance offer superior; set 4-day clock for Netflix response; Netflix declined, clearing path for Paramount deal”
Daily Tech News Show · Feb 26, 2026
Why NVIDIA’s Awesome Earnings Tanked the Market
“Announced global expansion of password-sharing crackdown in 2026, extending US-only policy implemented since August 2024.”
PBD Podcast · Feb 25, 2026
Trump's State of the Union + Supreme Court Tariff Troubles | PBD #746
“Target of competing bids from Netflix ($27.75/share) and Paramount ($31/share); includes HBO Max and cable networks”
CNBC's "Fast Money" · Feb 24, 2026
Growing AI Warnings… And Opportunities in Private Credit & Real Estate 2/24/26
“Target of competing bids from Netflix ($27.75/share) and Paramount ($31/share with improved terms)”
Motley Fool Money · Feb 24, 2026
Party Like it’s 2027
“Media conglomerate subject to competing acquisition bids from Netflix and Paramount-Skydance consortium”
Scrolling with Hayley · Feb 23, 2026
The “Shining Stars” of the Democrat Party - Scrolling w/ Hayley (Ep. 241)
“Subject of major acquisition bid by Netflix raising monopoly concerns in streaming media industry”
Pivot · Feb 20, 2026
Andrew Arrest Fallout, Colbert Calls BS, Zuck Pushes Back
“Target of acquisition battle between Netflix and Paramount, with regulatory and political implications”
TBPN · Feb 19, 2026
SaaSpocalypse Cancelled, Palantir’s $17M Jet Bill, WBD x Netflix Latest | Dylan Field, Saagar Enjeti, Sigil Wen, Peter Morales, Erik Palitsch, Ljubisa Bajic
“Subject of bidding war between Netflix and Paramount, with March 20 shareholder vote scheduled”
House of R · Feb 18, 2026
‘A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms’ Episode 5 Deep Dive
“Parent company overseeing HBO's Game of Thrones universe content strategy and greenlight decisions”
Jim Cornette Experience · Feb 17, 2026
Episode 621: Observer Awards
“Owns AEW television network; involved in corporate consolidation bidding war affecting creative decisions and talent booking”
The Town with Matthew Belloni · Feb 11, 2026
Netflix in the Senate Hot Seat, and Disney’s Demographic Problem
“Target of Netflix acquisition; also fielding competing bid from Paramount; shareholders must choose between deals amid regulatory uncertainty.”
Pivot · Feb 10, 2026
AI Spending Spree, Crypto Winter, and Kara's Message to Jeff Bezos
“Potential acquisition target for Netflix amid streaming industry consolidation”