Edgar Bronfman has dropped his bid for Paramount Global, clearing the way for a merger with Skydance. Media watcher Rich Greenfield explains that the hardest part is ahead for the legacy entertainment company and its new owner, billionaire David Ellison. CNBC’s Steve Kovach explains Apple’s c-suite reshuffling after the company announced its CFO will change roles in January. Mark Zuckerberg has spoken out in a letter airing frustration with the Biden administration over Covid-19 content on Meta’s platforms. Plus, we dive into space with NASA astronaut and Columbia professor Mike Massimino. SpaceX has postponed the first civilian spacewalk after a helium leak was detected on the Polaris craft. In February of 2025, the company will ferry two astronauts home after an eight day trip to the International Space Station turned into 8 months. Massimino describes how space travel safety has evolved in the past decade.
Steve Kovach 3:08
Rich Greenfield 15:05
Mike Massimino 21:24
In this episode:
Rich Greenfield, @RichLightShed
Becky Quick, @BeckyQuick
Joe Kernen, @JoeSquawk
Katie Kramer, @Kramer_Katie
