Paramount’s Bid for Warner Bros Discovery Raises Conflict Concerns

Warner Bros Discovery faces a $108 billion hostile takeover bid from Paramount-Skydance, overshadowing its recent deal with Netflix, which proposed $82.7 billion amid antitrust concerns. Paramount’s bid is complicated by conflicts of interest involving Jared Kushner’s investment firm and ties to Trump, raising free speech issues. CBS News has also shifted politically, appointing controversial figures aligned with Trump, which has led to resignations of prominent journalists. Critics argue the acquisitions and management changes at CBS reflect a growing alignment with Trump’s preferences.