Bidwar in Hollywood: Warner Bros. Discovery

Bidwar in Hollywood: Warner Bros. Discovery 

Netflix, Paramount, and Comcast are all pursuing Warner Bros. Discovery, along with its film and television studios. Preliminary bids have been submitted and are nonbinding, which indicates that additional rounds of bidding are to be expected for the storied company. In the case of Paramount — having put in three previous offers to Warner Discovery — their interest has lain in purchasing the entire legacy media giant; while for the likes of Comcast and Netflix, their bids have only centered around the studios, including HBO and HBO Max. At the same time, Warner Bros. Discovery plans to split its assets to house its studios and streaming on one side, and its cable network offerings on another. Joining us to discuss the latest in the Warner Bros. Discovery bidding war is Joe Flint, media and entertainment reporter for The Wall Street Journal.

What are the pending court cases involving the Trump administration? 

As we near the year mark of President Donald Trump’s second term, lawsuits against his administration continue to play out in the courts. Cases have been brought against the administration’s immigration policies, expansive use of National Guard members, tariffs, and the firing of federal employees. Also battling it out in the courts are several Congressional redistricting maps that were voted on earlier this month. California, Texas, and now Louisiana are the states whose new maps are being challenged. Today on AirTalk, we catch up on some of the lawsuits pending against the Trump Administration and a few that have made it to the Supreme Court. Joining us are Jess Bravin, Supreme Court correspondent for the Wall Street Journal, and Josh Gerstein, senior legal affairs reporter for Politico.

What are your favorite Thanksgiving side dishes? 

Squash, corn, sweet potatoes – there are many staple Thanksgiving side dishes that bring a sense of abundance to the holiday gathering. Today on AirTalk we want to hear from you. What are your favorite Thanksgiving side dishes? Are you trying anything new this year or are you sticking to the tried and true favorite? Call us at 866-893-5722 or email us at atcomments@laist.com. Joining us for the conversation is chef, food writer, and culinary consultant, Noelle Carter.

Investigation finds new Customs and Border Patrol surveillance tactics 

The U.S. Border Patrol is monitoring millions of American drivers nationwide in a secretive program to identify and detain people whose travel patterns it deems suspicious. An investigation by the Associated Press finds that the predictive intelligence program has resulted in people being stopped, searched, and in some cases, arrested. A network of cameras scan and record vehicle license plate information, and an algorithm flags vehicles deemed suspicious based on where they came from, where they were going, and which route they took. Federal agents in turn, may then flag local law enforcement. Today on AirTalk, we take a look at this investigation, and also check in on the current state of government surveillance across the country. Joining us are investigative reporters for the AP Byron Tau, and Garance Burke. We are also joined by Nicole Ozer, executive director of the Center for Constitutional Democracy at UC San Francisco.

With files from the AP.

Is the dream of a big tech job alive and well?

The coveted tech job. Once seen as a lucrative career with cushy perks to keep in-demand workers glued to high performing companies like Google, the tech job has become a bit of a question mark for those in the industry. From mass layoffs to the introduction of AI in the workforce, many in tech are starting to question the stability of their position as well as the moral compass of their employer. But has the dream of scoring that big tech job changed? And if so, what does it look like today? Joining us to discuss is Kate Conger, tech reporter for the New York Times and James O'Brien, professor of computer science at the University of California, Berkeley. We also want to hear from you! Is the tech dream still alive for you? Have you noticed a change in the way people view their tech jobs? Give us a call at 866-893-5722 or email us at atcomments@laist.com.