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The Indicator from Planet Money · July 23, 2026 · 9m
Can Paramount "gift" its way past the FCC?
Paramount's proposed $111 billion merger with Warner Bros. Discovery faces a critical hurdle: approval from the Federal Communications Commission. A recent investigation, however, has revealed a concerningly close relationship between the company and the FCC, raising flags about potential conflicts of interest. The episode examines whether this merger, which would create an unprecedented media giant, can navigate the regulatory process fairly when the regulator itself appears compromised.
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