About this episode

Sara Fischer discusses the implications of the Paramount Warner Bros. Discovery deal and its impact on the media landscape.

The Poynter Report welcomes media reporter Sara Fischer to discuss the key ramifications of the mega deal. Drawing on her work at Axios, Fischer explains the corporate drama involving Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix, and Paramount. She also addresses CNN's uncertain future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Host: Tom Jones

Guest: Sara Fischer

Topics covered

• media deals
• corporate drama
• entertainment industry
• streaming services
• future of news

Keywords

• Warner Bros. Discovery
• Paramount
• Netflix
• CNN
• media reporter
• corporate drama
• streaming services

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Warner Bros. Discovery, Netflix, Paramount, CNN

Books & works: The Poynter Report

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