Squawk Pod Cable Cowboy John Malone & Ben Shapiro 9/3/25
Sep 3, 2025
John Malone, Chairman of Liberty Media and author of 'Born to be Wired,' shares insights about his memoir and the evolving media landscape, including challenges with streaming services. He discusses the implications of exclusive contracts and the future of mergers in a crowded market. Ben Shapiro, Co-founder of The Daily Wire, offers his take on the U.S. government's role in Intel and President Trump's industrial policies. Their conversation also touches on geopolitical tensions involving China and Russia, and how these dynamics affect global unity.
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Expect Ongoing Google Litigation
- Eamon Javers explains the court allows Google to keep Chrome but bars exclusive search deals.
- He advises that appeals and revised judgments mean the case could continue into 2027, so expect more legal action.
Court Balances Breakup And Market Access
- The judge required Google to share search data and barred exclusive distribution deals but declined forced breakups.
- The ruling balances preserving current services while trying to open space for competitors and AI entrants.
Linear TV Faces Structural Decline
- John Malone frames the decline of linear TV as a structural shift driven by changing consumer consumption toward streaming.
- He argues legacy transport and content must consolidate to achieve scale and efficiency.
