Part 13/16:
A significant segment was dedicated to the shifting landscape of Hollywood studio dominance. The possibility of Warner Bros. being sold or absorbed by Paramount or Netflix was discussed—each with implications for competition and content diversity.
Concerns about foreign influence, particularly Middle Eastern and Chinese investments, were voiced, emphasizing the risks of geopolitical leverage infiltrating American entertainment. The discussion touched on the consolidation of media giants, which curtails competition and may lead to more homogenized, politicized content, or worse—foreign-controlled productions with agendas misaligned with Western audiences.