https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-the-paramount-warner-merger-is-a-problem-for-democracyContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-the-paramount-warner-merger-is-a-problem-for-democracyhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/why-the-paramount-warner-merger-is-a-problem-for-democracy#u137137Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:02:18 +0000Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery have merged into Skydance, consolidating ownership of CNN, CBS, and HBO. A single family with a fortune of $180 billion now controls every voting share of the combined entity, an acquisition that cost roughly 9% of their total wealth. Critics argue this concentration of media power threatens democracy by reducing the diversity of voices and undermining independent reporting as market pressures drive companies toward greater scale.Why it mattersMedia consolidation often limits the number of independent outlets available to the public. Ben Bagdikian previousl