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The bidding war between Paramount and Netflix over the acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery appeared to come to a close last week, when Netflix backed out.

The Times journalists Nicole Sperling, Lauren Hirsch and Jonathan Mahler discuss this Hollywood drama fit for the big screen, and why it could reshape our political and cultural landscape.

Guest:

• Nicole Sperling, a New York Times reporter in Los Angeles, covering Hollywood and the streaming revolution.
• Lauren Hirsch, a New York Times reporter who covers the biggest stories on Wall Street, including mergers and acquisitions.
• Jonathan Mahler, a staff writer for The New York Times Magazine.

Background reading: 

• Paramount raised its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery last week.
• Netflix lost Warner Bros., but maybe that’s a good thing.

Photo: Ricardo Nagaoka for The New York Times

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In this episode, Mary Katharine Ham and Vic Matus discuss the recent military strikes against Iran, exploring the intelligence and strategy behind the operation, the rationale for the strikes, and the varied domestic and international reactions. They also analyze media coverage and public perception of the events, concluding with thoughts on the future implications for US-Iran relations and American foreign policy.

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Today on The Gist, Actress Gina Gershon joins the show to discuss her candid new memoir, Alpha Pussy: How I Survived the Valley and Learned to Love My Boobs. She shares the hilarious story of how a tequila-fueled comedy roast landed her a memorable role on Curb Your Enthusiasm, and drops actionable advice on dodging Hollywood predators, setting ironclad boundaries, and surviving the entertainment industry on her own terms. Bound, Showgirls and more are discussed. Plus, how the concept of 'imminence' is playing too literal a role in discussions of the war in Iran. And in the Spiel, the steelman answer to the question: 'What is the Trump administration's reason for going to war?

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On this episode of The Federalist Radio Hour, Jacob Olidort, the chief research officer and director of American security at the America First Policy Institute, joins Federalist Senior Elections Correspondent Matt Kittle to analyze Operation Epic Fury, discuss the Trump administration's stated justifications for getting involved in Iran, and consider what's next. 

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For months, the Department of Homeland Security has been plagued by allegations of chaos. Meanwhile, the funding fight over DHS and a partial government shutdown continues.

Now, U.S. and Israeli airstrikes in Iran over the weekend are adding pressure for Congress to reach a funding agreement for the agency amid national security concerns.

What’s happening at DHS? We sit down with a panel of experts to find out.

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Democrats and Republicans will head to the polls in Texas today for an election that will send both parties a message about what voters want in Trump’s America.

Shane Goldmacher, a national political correspondent for The New York Times, discusses the Senate primary that so many are watching.

Guest: Shane Goldmacher, a national political correspondent for The New York Times.

Background reading: 

• The Texas Senate primary offers a test case for each party.
• The Republicans John Cornyn and Ken Paxton and the Democrats Jasmine Crockett and James Talarico are competing in bitter and expensive races.

Photo: Haiyun Jiang/The New York Times; Aaron Schwartz, via Getty; Kenny Holston, via The New York Times; pool photo by Bob Daemmrich; Julio Cortez, via Associated Press

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