The News Agents The $100bn media battle that could change everything
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Dec 9, 2025 Noah Oppenheim, a television producer and former NBC News president, joins the conversation to discuss his film, A House of Dynamite, which tackles the harrowing theme of a nuclear strike on America. He delves into the Pentagon's pushback over the film's depiction and highlights the importance of bringing nuclear risk back into public discourse. The discussion also touches on the impact of recent crises on public interest in catastrophic narratives and how films can spark ideologically diverse conversations on nuclear policy.
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Ellison And Kushner In The Bidding Room
- Paramount's hostile $108bn bid is backed by David Ellison and the Ellison family fortune.
- Jared Kushner's private equity involvement ties the deal to Trump's circle and raises nepotism concerns.
One Interview Can Shift Presidential Favor
- Trump reacted emotionally to a single TV interview and linked that to his view of ownership and content.
- His response shows how petty media complaints can influence major business decisions under his watch.
CNN's Future Could Be A Political Bargain
- Ownership changes could tame CNN and align news output with presidential preferences.
- Larry Ellison's reported talks about 'neutering' CNN highlight the political leverage at stake.