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Fox vs. Mamdani, Leavitt’s Lame Insults, and Ellison Targets WBD

Fox vs. Mamdani, Leavitt’s Lame Insults, and Ellison Targets WBD

Update: 2025-10-24
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On this week’s Power Lines Podcast:


Oliver and Jon break down why all roads lead to David Ellison's WBD takeover and the serious implications it would have for CNN.


White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt goes viral with a shocking text message response to a reporter.


Oliver and Jon dig into the pay-to-play operation behind the Golden Globes' new podcast award.


Fox News is losing it over Zohran Mamdani


And finally, Oliver and Jon analyze the concrete numbers behind the massive Disney/Kimmel backlash.


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00:00 Intro


00:37 Warner Brothers Discovery's Struggles


02:34 David Ellison's Takeover Bid


06:38 The Media Landscape Shake-Up


08:25 Potential WBD Buyers and Implications


25:54 Karoline Leavitt's Controversial Texts with Reporter


33:30 Far-Right Influencers Replace Pentagon Correspondents


36:03 Golden Globes' New Podcast Category


44:08 Fox News' Obsession with Zohran Momani


50:27 Disney's Backlash Over Jimmy Kimmel Suspension

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Fox vs. Mamdani, Leavitt’s Lame Insults, and Ellison Targets WBD

Fox vs. Mamdani, Leavitt’s Lame Insults, and Ellison Targets WBD

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