John Klein
Former CNN executive and media industry veteran offering strategic perspective on the potential outcomes and value of cable networks in the WBD bidding contest.
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Dec 5, 2025 • 42min
Netflix to Buy Warner Bros. in $72 Billion Cash, Stock Deal
John Klein, a media executive and former CNN president, shares insights on Netflix's ambitious $72 billion acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery. He discusses Hollywood's reaction, potential political ramifications, and antitrust concerns surrounding the deal. Olivia Solon, Bloomberg Tech editor, provides clarity on the EU's recent $140 million fine against X, stemming from issues with verification and data access. They delve into the broader implications for tech regulation and the challenges facing both traditional media and digital platforms.
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Dec 22, 2025 • 44min
Larry Ellison Guarantees Paramount’s Bid for WBD
John Klein, a former CNN executive and media veteran, joins to discuss Larry Ellison's bold guarantee of Paramount Skydance's bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. Klein offers insight into how various acquirers value cable networks and the complexities of potential outcomes if Paramount takes over. He also explores the long-term shifts in media distribution as tech giants like YouTube dominate the landscape, reshaping economics in the industry. This conversation dives deep into the future of media amid seismic changes in ownership and technology.
