WSJ What’s News The $72 Billion Netflix Deal Now Needs the Trump Administration’s Blessing
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Dec 5, 2025 
In this discussion, Joe Flint, a Wall Street Journal entertainment reporter, breaks down Netflix's historic $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. and its potential impact on Hollywood amid scrutiny from the Trump administration. Sabrina Siddiqui, also from the Wall Street Journal, elaborates on the CDC's controversial decision to drop the hepatitis B vaccination recommendation for newborns, discussing its public health implications and expert criticisms. The conversation is filled with insight into both the entertainment industry and evolving health guidelines.
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Netflix Deal Could Reshape Hollywood
- Netflix's $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. could reshape theatrical release windows and overall industry dynamics.
- The deal triggers heavy antitrust scrutiny because the combined streaming share would top 30% of U.S. subscriptions.
SpaceX Eyes Massive Secondary Sale
- SpaceX is launching a secondary share sale targeting an $800 billion valuation ahead of a possible 2026 IPO.
- The sale would let employees and early investors cash out while leaving an IPO plan on the horizon.
How Hepatitis B Birth-Dose Guidance Would Change
- If the CDC acting director approves, physicians should consult with parents when mothers test negative for hepatitis B before deciding on a birth dose.
- Infants skipping the birth dose should receive their first hepatitis B vaccine at two months at the earliest.