CBS News and CNN staffers fear ‘disaster’ as Paramount wins Warner Bros battle
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CBS News and CNN staffers are concerned about the future of their networks after Netflix's withdrawal from its $83 billion bid for Warner Bros Discovery (WBD). Paramount Skydance emerged as the winning bidder, a deal that still requires shareholder and regulatory approval. The merger would bring together two top-tier news operations under one roof, potentially leading to significant job cuts. Some CNN employees are worried about Paramount's Trump-friendly ownership and leadership enacting ideologically driven programming changes, including the possible appointment of conservative commentator Bari Weiss as editor-in-chief of CBS News. The deal would also add HBO to Paramount's portfolio, adding award-winning documentaries and hit shows like Succession and Game of Thrones. The merger is expected to have a significant impact on both networks' operations and staff.
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