Warner Bros. Discovery sale: Why it's complicated
Warner Bros. Discovery might get sold to Paramount Skydance, Comcast, or Netflix—but none of these deals are simple.
Political ties are a big factor: Paramount Skydance has connections to the White House, while Comcast faces heat from Trump over NBC.
If Netflix acquires HBO Max's content rights, lawmakers are worried about fewer choices and higher prices for viewers.
What's at stake for you?
Merging with Paramount Skydance could put huge media brands like CNN and CBS under one roof, which the DOJ might see as too much power in one place.
Regulators would also look closely at how any deal affects competition and what it means for your streaming options (and wallet).
In short: whoever buys Warner Bros. Discovery could shake up what you watch—and how much you pay for it.