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The Powers That Be: Daily

Shari’s Last Dance & NFL’s $20B Headache

Jun 4, 2024
Legal analyst and journalist Eriq Gardner discusses the Skydance-Paramount deal and a $20 billion NFL Sunday ticket antitrust lawsuit. They touch on shareholder perceptions, key players, potential outcomes, and regulatory obstacles. The podcast also covers a spy drama series, bed cooling technology, NFL telecast structure debates, and personal fandom in sports teams.
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  • Legal complexities and uncertainties surround the Skydance Paramount deal, impacting shareholder value.
  • A $20 billion lawsuit challenges the NFL's Sunday Ticket package, potentially altering game licensing practices.

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Developments in the Skydance Paramount Deal

Recent developments in the Skydance Paramount deal reveal a sweetened proposal by David Ellison to make the offer more appealing to shareholders. Despite potential approval from the Paramount Special Committee for Sherry Redstone's National Amusement's parent company, uncertainties linger around potential lawsuits that could arise, causing delays and impacting the deal's value over time.

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