Slate Daily Feed Slate Money | Netflix Wants To Have It All
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Dec 6, 2025 Nicholas Kulish, a seasoned reporter at The New York Times, joins the discussion. The group delves into Netflix's monumental acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, exploring its implications for media consolidation. Kulish sheds light on the Dells’ staggering $6.25 billion donation for children’s savings accounts, unpacking its political motives and potential effects. They also tackle troubling consumer fraud issues at Dollar General and Family Dollar, revealing the disproportionate impact on low-income shoppers. A captivating blend of media analysis and philanthropy!
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Netflix-Becomes-The-Expected Studio Giant
- Netflix's acquisition of Warner Bros. is framed as a telelogical consolidation of streaming and studios into one giant player.
- Antitrust outcomes will hinge on how regulators define the market, e.g., streaming vs. broader video competition.
Antitrust Depends On Market Definition And Politics
- Antitrust review will depend on market definition and political will rather than pure economics.
- The Trump administration's transactional style adds unpredictability to merger scrutiny.
Consolidation Likely Means Higher Prices
- Large streamer consolidations tend to raise prices and reduce competition for consumers.
- Netflix's expanded library makes price increases likelier than consumer discounts.