Donald Trump brazenly inserts himself into the looming Warner Bros. Discovery sale, demanding that CNN be sold and calling the global news network's coverage "poison" and a "disgrace." Jon and Oliver discuss the inappropriate weaponization of government and the disturbing silence from David Ellison and Paramount, who are now reportedly tapping into Saudi and Qatari funding to bolster their bid.

Then, the focus shifts to CBS News: Bari Weiss' controversial primetime interview with Erika Kirk is dissected, highlighting the "Fox News-ification" of CBS. This follows an outrageous attack from Tucker Carlson, who questioned Weiss's appointment as the network's chief, dismissing her as someone who "shouldn't be more than a secretary."

Plus:

Politico's "Softball" Interview: The controversy around Dasha Burns' interview with Donald Trump, where she failed to challenge his repeated claims that the election was "rigged."
Tim Pool's Financial Meltdown: Far-right podcaster Tim Pool suggests his show is on the brink after his alleged Russian funding seems to have dried up.
Golden Globe Snubs: Ben Shapiro's massive, expensive campaign for "Best Podcast" ends in total defeat as he is shut out of the nominations.

00:00 Intro

00:58 Trump's Involvement in Warner Bros. Discovery Sale

05:01 Business Leaders Bowing to Trump

11:58 Paramount's Bid and Middle Eastern Funds

13:01 Democrats' Concerns and Potential Investigations

14:30 Bidding War and Regulatory Hurdles

17:44 Bari Weiss Interviews Erica Kirk

26:55 Tucker Carlson Criticizes Bari Weiss

31:45 Politico's Softball Interview with Trump

37:36 Tim Poole's Podcast Struggles

41:24 Golden Globe Nominations and Snubs

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