July 20, 2026

Paramount, Warner Brothers merger paused by judge

Paramount, Warner Brothers merger paused by judge
Paramount, Warner Brothers merger paused by judge
Karen Conti
Paramount, Warner Brothers merger paused by judge

William Kovacic, professor at George Washington University Law School and former chair of the FTC, joins Karen Conti to discuss the lawsuit attempting to block the merger between Paramount and Warner Brothers. William talks about how the merger would work, how antitrust laws affect the merger, and why the issue remains before another court even if the federal government approves the merger.