Warner Brothers Discovery
Mentioned in 18 analyzed podcast episodes across 9 shows
# Warner Brothers Discovery A major entertainment and media conglomerate that became the subject of significant industry consolidation discussion in podcasts. The company faced competing acquisition bids from Netflix ($83B) and Paramount-Skydance ($108B), ultimately being acquired by Paramount in a $110-111 billion deal that moved to regulatory approval and was completed in early 2026, representing a major reshaping of streaming and content distribution in the entertainment industry.
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TBPN · Mar 17, 2026
AI Side Quests, Zaslav's Payday, SF Housing Market is Back | Shyam Sankar, Gili Raanan, Anna Patterson, Jake Loosararian, carried_no_interest
“CEO David Zaslav set to receive $800 million payout from Paramount acquisition deal”
TBPN · Mar 12, 2026
Oracle Rips, Larry Ellison's 1997 Vanity Fair Article, Global Fertilizer Crisis | Diet TBPN
“Merging with Paramount in $110 billion deal with AI streamlining focus”
NPR News Now · Mar 4, 2026
NPR News: 03-03-2026 7PM EST
“Being acquired by Paramount-Skydance, consolidating major streaming platforms and content libraries”
TBPN · Mar 3, 2026
Anthropic v. DoW, Paramount wins WB, OpenAI raises $100B | Diet TBPN
“Acquired by Paramount after bidding war with Netflix, received $2.8B breakup fee”
NPR News Now · Mar 2, 2026
NPR News: 03-01-2026 7PM EST
“Acquired by Paramount in major media consolidation deal announced during Scream 7 box office weekend”
Marketplace · Feb 27, 2026
Fast-casual meal deals are upon us
“Subject of $111 billion acquisition deal now moving to regulatory approval”
Morning Joe · Feb 27, 2026
'Republicans keep making things worse for themselves': Joe reacts to Hillary Clinton's deposition
“Mentioned briefly regarding Netflix deal negotiations in episode closing segment”
Global News Podcast · Feb 23, 2026
ICC judges hear charges against ex-Philippine leader
“Subject of competing takeover bids from Netflix ($83B) and Paramount Skydance ($108B), with significant implications for entertainment industry structure.”
Pod Save America · Feb 20, 2026
1123: Trump: "I've Won Affordability"
“Company that Paramount is trying to acquire, potentially influencing their Trump administration relations”
TBPN · Feb 20, 2026
The SaaSpocalypse is Cancelled, WB Back in Play, Zuck Grilled in LA Trial | Diet TBPN
“Subject of bidding war between Netflix and Paramount with shareholder vote scheduled”
TBPN · Feb 13, 2026
Anthropic’s $380B round, Paramount vs. WB, Higgsfield ragebait drama | Diet TBPN
“Target of competing acquisition bids from Netflix and Paramount”
TBPN · Jan 21, 2026
Davos Reactions, Waymo in the News, WB & Netflix Strike All Cash Deal | Diet TBPN
TBPN · Jan 20, 2026
Davos Reactions, Waymo’s Safety Case, Czinger 21C Hypercar Tour | Martin Shkreli, Bradley Tusk, Lukas Czinger, Andy McCune, Michael Broukhim, Aaron Katz
TBPN · Jan 13, 2026
We're all Jerome Powell, Apple and Google Make it Official, Anthropic Health Care | Diet TBPN
TBPN · Jan 7, 2026
The legacy and future of CES, Dwarkesh’s “Capital in the 22nd Century,” Ben Thompson’s “AI and the Human Condition” | Diet TBPN
The Tim Dillon Show · Dec 20, 2025
475 - Rob Reiner, Redacted Files, & The Spirit Of Friendship
“Parent company of CNN where Alan Horn serves as consultant”
The Toast · Dec 12, 2025
The Story Of Us: Friday, December 12th, 2025
“Subject of competing acquisition bids from Paramount and Netflix merger agreement worth $2.8B breakup fee”
Search Engine · Sep 26, 2025
Is my favorite new TV show this year a ripoff?
“Parent company of Warner Brothers Television; CEO could face deposition in ongoing IP case”