Nitish Pahwa

Nitish Pahwa, a staff writer at Slate who covers the intersection of media, tech, and politics, dives into the unsettling trends in media consolidation. He discusses how major players like Paramount and Disney are bending to the will of the Trump administration and FCC chair Brendan Carr. Pahwa highlights the dangers of the Ellison family's influence on CBS and the implications of local stations' control on free speech, specifically referencing the controversial firing of Jimmy Kimmel. The conversation sheds light on the precarious future of media independence.

This week’s guest is Nitish Pahwa, a staff writer at Slate focusing on business and technology. He dives into how major media companies like Paramount and Disney are aligning with the Trump administration and the FCC's Brendan Carr. They discuss Carr’s tactics, like using licensing threats to influence media mergers. Pahwa also examines the Ellison family's plans for CBS, potential acquisitions, and the risks that media consolidation poses to dissenting voices in journalism. It’s a revealing look at power dynamics in the media landscape.

Join journalist Nitish Pahwa as he dives into the monumental merger between Netflix and Warner Bros. Discovery, a deal that could reshape the streaming landscape. Pahwa dissects David Ellison's aggressive takeover bid and the implications for cinephiles everywhere. With insights into the motives behind Netflix’s purchase and the potential fallout from corporate consolidation, this discussion reveals how the entertainment industry is transforming into a tech-dominated arena. Don't miss this riveting analysis!

Nitish Pahwa, a Slate staff writer specializing in business and tech, dives into the intense battle for Warner Bros. Discovery. He explains Netflix's strategic acquisition of the company amidst a hostile takeover by Paramount's David Ellison. The podcast explores the ambitions of both Ellison and Warner Bros.' CEO David Zaslav, revealing how their competing visions could reshape the entertainment landscape. Pahwa also discusses the broader implications of these megamergers on theaters, streaming services, and the future of film.

Joining the show are Dan Devine, a Yahoo Sports writer known for his insights on the Dallas Mavericks, Nitish Pahwa from Slate who specializes in sports streaming issues, and Danny Chow from The Ringer, an NBA expert. They dive into the chaos surrounding Nico Harrison's firing, dissecting how it affects the Mavericks' roster. Pahwa explains the contentious Disney-YouTube TV disputes and its impact on sports streaming. Chow analyzes Victor Wembanyama's phenomenal season and the Spurs' playoff chances as they face strategies aimed at minimizing his dominance.