The Powers That Be: Daily Media Monday: Paramount's Trump Gamble & Peacock's Peril
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Feb 3, 2025 The podcast delves into the muted media response to Trump's new term, contrasting it with the previous frenzy. Discussion shifts to Paramount's potential lawsuit settlement with CBS, raising intriguing questions about accountability. The hosts unravel NBCUniversal's Peacock's struggles, spotlighting stagnant subscriber growth and mounting financial losses. They analyze the evolving media landscape, emphasizing how corporate challenges are reshaping public trust and scrutinizing the competitive streaming environment against giants like Netflix.
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Subdued Media Reaction to Trump II
- Media coverage of Trump's second run feels less frantic than his first.
- The press seems more prepared and less easily riled, focusing on asking direct questions rather than performative clashes.
Sanger's Measured Approach
- Peter Hamby recalls David Sanger's calm but pointed questioning of Trump after a plane crash.
- Sanger's approach exemplified the press's new, less reactive stance.
OMB Memo Frenzy
- An OMB memo caused a media frenzy over potential cuts to essential services, but the reality was less dire.
- This incident highlights the media's tendency to jump to conclusions without sufficient evidence.