The swamp and the draining thereof

May 11, 2018
We break down what Michael Cohen's consulting for AT&T means. Plus, we talk NAFTA ahead of Paul Ryan's May 17 deadline.
Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's personal attorney.
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Net neutrality rollback begins

Apr 23, 2018
Businesses, states, Democratic senators are mounting challenges to the FCC repeal of internet protections. Click the audio player above to hear the full story. 

Merger of AT&T-Time Warner goes to court

Mar 19, 2018
AT&T’s proposed $84.5 billion bid to take over Time Warner goes before a federal judge beginning today . The Trump Justice Department is suing to block the mega-merger on antitrust grounds. Click the audio player above to hear the full story. 

AT&T and Time Warner are about to have their day in court

The government hasn't blocked this type of "vertical" merger since the 1970s.
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Two media mergers are getting different regulatory scrutiny

Nov 16, 2017
AT&T and Sinclair Broadcast Group want to increase their market share of TV stations and national TV networks. The two would-be buyers face a complicated regulatory path. But that’s where their tales diverge, leaving some analysts scratching their heads. That’s because Sinclair’s proposed $3.9 billion acquisition of Tribune Media appears headed for smooth sailing before […]

How the DOJ could approach the AT&T bid for Time Warner

Nov 15, 2017
Telecom giant AT&T’s $85 billion bid for Time Warner has, depending on who you ask, been held up by legitimate antitrust concerns, or by politics.  President Donald Trump has spoken out against the merger since his campaign days, and yesterday, when Attorney General Jeff Sessions testified before the House Judiciary Committee, he ducked the question […]

AT&T reports second quarter earnings as it eyes a big deal to stay competitive

Jul 25, 2017
Telecom giant AT&T will report its second quarter earnings after the market closes today. The company’s shares are down 15 percent this year amid increased competition among wireless providers and more cord cutting in the cable space. Now AT&T is going for a big deal to help it stay ahead of the curve. Click the […]

For public good, not for profit.

AT&T reports fourth-quarter earnings Wednesday

Jan 25, 2017
Communications giant loses some mobile customers, but gains streaming subscribers.

Senate panel hearing weighs AT&T-Time Warner merger proposal

Dec 7, 2016
The Senate Judiciary Committee holds a hearing on Wednesday on the proposed merger of AT&T and Time Warner. The deal is worth about $85 billion. President-elect Donald Trump attacked it on the campaign trail. Now his administration will likely decide its fate.  Click the above audio player to hear the full story. 
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