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The Last Word with Lawrence O'Donnell - Oct. 21 | Audio Only
MSNBC· 2025-10-22 04:45
Government Shutdown Impact - Oxford Economics 估计,政府停摆每周会使 GDP 增长减少 01% 到 02% ,这意味着停摆可能使经济每周损失高达 152 亿美元[1] - 由于政府停摆,失业和工资暂停导致更多人寻求食物援助[1] - 4200 万美国人,包括五分之一的儿童,下个月可能面临失去食品援助的风险[2] Political Issues - 特朗普政府威胁要大规模解雇联邦雇员,并威胁要拒绝在政府停摆结束后向被解雇的联邦工人支付工资[1] - 特朗普要求司法部支付约 23 亿美元,作为对其联邦调查的赔偿[5] - 特朗普的国土安全部部长 Christy Gnome 向纳税人收取 172 百万美元的特朗普私人飞机费用[5] - 众议院共和党人指责民主党迎合其政党的“亲恐怖分子”派别[5] - 共和党控制的北卡罗来纳州参议员批准了一项新的国会地图,以进一步支持他们的政党,并帮助特朗普政府努力在明年的中期选举中保持对美国众议院的控制,新地图可能会给共和党人增加一个众议院席位[9] - 北卡罗来纳州新的国会地图预计将在 2026 年向众议院共和党人提供 11 个席位,超过北卡罗来纳州 14 个可用席位的三分之二[9] Social Issues - 前法国总统尼古拉斯·萨科齐因密谋利用利比亚的资金资助其竞选活动而被判刑 5 年[5] - 特朗普赦免的一名叛乱分子在威胁众议院民主党领袖哈基姆·杰弗里斯的生命后再次被捕[5] - 特朗普提名的特别顾问办公室负责人保林·格拉西亚在种族主义短信曝光后撤回了他的提名[6] Abuse and Justice - 弗吉尼亚·罗伯茨·朱弗雷的新遗作回忆录详细描述了她遭受的性虐待,包括她的父亲和杰弗里·爱泼斯坦和格伦·麦克斯韦尔[9][10][11][12] - 弗吉尼亚·罗伯茨·朱弗雷回忆说,她被贩卖给数十名男子,包括安德鲁王子和一位身份不明的首相[12] - 弗吉尼亚·罗伯茨·朱弗雷说,格伦·麦克斯韦尔在三人性行为中开始抨击她,如果她抱怨,她会更严重地伤害她[12]
Netflix can derive value from WBD better than anyone in Hollywood, says Wolfe's Peter Supino
CNBC Television· 2025-10-21 19:01
Joining us now for more, Peter Spino. He is senior media analyst at Wolf Research. Peter, you just heard that conversation.Let's kind of follow up from the stock side. Who do you think ultimately ends up with Warner Brothers Discovery, if anybody. And does it ultimately end up being broken up.>> Well, in our opinion, it's up to Netflix. Netflix has the most powerful currency in the industry with its stock. Uh, and Netflix has such a huge share of a streaming engagement that they can make the minutes and hou ...
Climate Week NYC…On Screen
Forbes· 2025-10-04 14:39
Core Insights - The central theme of Climate Week 2025 was the significant role of entertainment in addressing climate issues, moving beyond traditional policy discussions to focus on storytelling as a means to drive solutions [3][12] - The event showcased a collaboration between the entertainment industry and climate advocates, emphasizing the importance of narrative in shaping public perception and action on climate change [10][11] Group 1: Entertainment's Role in Climate Action - Solutions House, organized by Futerra and the Exponential Roadmap Initiative, became a hub for discussions on how storytelling can accelerate climate solutions, featuring prominent figures from various sectors [3][5] - The Sustainable Entertainment Alliance, comprising major studios like Netflix and Disney, highlighted the potential for commercial opportunities in sustainability content, indicating a shift in how the entertainment industry views its role in climate action [3][4] - The event included sessions that explored the intersection of entertainment and climate justice, with voices from the frontlines advocating for inclusive narratives [3][10] Group 2: Cultural Impact and Engagement - Climate Week emphasized the need for cultural conversations alongside policy discussions, with various events and screenings designed to engage audiences actively rather than passively [8][9] - Research indicated that storytelling, such as episodes from popular shows, can effectively raise awareness and influence public behavior regarding climate issues [9][10] - The integration of climate themes into mainstream entertainment is seen as a way to normalize sustainability and inspire action among broader audiences [10][12] Group 3: Future Directions - The narrative around climate storytelling is evolving, with a focus on creative integrity and the potential for entertainment to serve as a form of infrastructure for climate action [11][12] - The success of Climate Week 2025 suggests that the entertainment industry is transitioning from a passive participant to an active leader in climate discourse, shaping cultural narratives that resonate with the public [12][13] - The call for regeneration of imaginations through film and TV underscores the belief that cultural engagement is essential for effective climate action [13]
Man dies from blunt impact injuries after going on Epic Universe theme park roller coaster
NBC News· 2025-09-18 23:53
Some late breaking news tonight from a Florida medical examiner who says a man has died from what's described as multiple blunt impact injuries after going on a roller coaster ride at a new theme park in that state. Going to show you some video of police responding to the scene last night. Park officials say the man became unresponsive while riding the Stardust Racers Ride at Universal's Epic Universe in Orlando.In a statement we've just gotten in, a Universal spokesperson says, "We are devastated by this t ...
Man dies after riding roller coaster at Epic Universe theme park
NBC News· 2025-09-18 19:27
A man died after riding this Stardust Racers roller coaster at Epic Universe theme park last night. That's according to park officials. Orlando police say that man was in his 30s and found unresponsive when they arrived on the scene.He was pronounced dead at the hospital and that ride is closed today. Epic Universe and NBC News share the same parent company, NBC Universal. ...
The NBA Is Getting More Expensive To Watch Than Ever
Forbes· 2025-09-12 14:11
Core Viewpoint - The NBA is entering a new era of increased costs for fans to watch games due to a significant new broadcasting deal, making it more challenging and expensive to access live games [6][11]. Group 1: Broadcasting Deal - The NBA has signed an 11-year national television deal worth $76 billion with Walt Disney Company, NBC Universal, and Amazon, starting next season [6][7]. - This new deal replaces a previous nine-year agreement valued at $24 billion, indicating a substantial increase in the league's broadcasting revenue [7]. Group 2: Cost of Watching Games - Fans will need to subscribe to multiple streaming services, with a minimum cost of $54 per month for access to NBC/Peacock, Disney/ESPN, and Amazon Prime Video [7]. - For those using YouTube TV, the total cost can reach $107 per month when including additional subscriptions for Peacock and Amazon Prime [8]. - While this may be cheaper than traditional cable packages, which average around $147 per month, it still represents a significant increase in costs for fans [9]. Group 3: NBA League Pass Limitations - The NBA League Pass, priced at $17, allows fans to watch out-of-market games but has restrictions, such as a three-hour delay for nationally televised games and a three-day delay for local games [9][10]. - These limitations make the League Pass less appealing for casual fans who wish to watch games live [10]. Group 4: Fan Experience and Commissioner’s Response - Commissioner Adam Silver has downplayed the rising costs, suggesting that fans can still enjoy free highlights on social media platforms, labeling the NBA as a "highlight sport" [11]. - This messaging has been met with criticism from fans who feel that the accessibility of the sport is diminishing despite its business nature [11].
ESPN is closing in on deal with MLB
CNBC Television· 2025-08-22 22:40
Media Rights Deals - Major League Baseball (MLB) is nearing deals for linear and streaming rights through 2028 with ESPN, NBC Universal, and Netflix [1] - The deals are still in progress and may not close or may not close with those terms [4] ESPN Deal - MLB is nearing a finalized agreement with ESPN for a package of rights for $550 million [1] - ESPN's old set of MLB rights was worth the same amount of money, but these are different rights [2] - About $450 million is to license MLB TV for streaming out of market games [2] - The remainder of the ESPN deal would cover in-market games for five local teams and a new midweek package of national games [2] NBC Universal Deal - NBC Universal will acquire all Sunday night games and wildcard games for about $200 million per year for a three-year period [3] Netflix Deal - Netflix is set to secure the rights for the Home Run Derby for as much as about $50 million a year for three years [3]
5 Things To Know: August 22, 2025
CNBC Television· 2025-08-22 11:09
Stock Performance - Workday shares decreased by 420 basis points (4.2%) after issuing in-line guidance and warning of business pressure [1] - Ross shares increased by approximately 200 basis points (2%) after exceeding quarterly profit estimates and reinstating its annual earnings forecast [1] - Zoom shares are also higher [1] - One company's stock is up by about 504 basis points (5.04%) after raising its annual revenue and profit forecast [2] Business Deals & Government Initiatives - NBC Universal is reportedly in talks with Major League Baseball for a three-year deal worth approximately $200 million per year [2] - President Trump will appoint Airbnb co-founder Joe Gibbia as the government's first design chief [3] - An executive order will create a national design studio focused on improving the government's digital services [3]
MSNBC to Become MS NOW, My Source News Opinion World
MSNBC· 2025-08-18 19:48
We have breaking news as it pertains to our network uh this morning. Uh a new name for the network uh by the end of the year. Uh we will become MS now which stands for my source for news opinion and the world.And look Andrew they even have a graphic up. I like it the new logo. It looks very sporty.as we go to Versent uh we're going to uh we're going to be moving in this direction MS now which I got to say and you know I I got a call yesterday afternoon and they're saying we hope you're okay we're going I wa ...
MSNBC to become MS NOW, My Source News Opinion World
MSNBC· 2025-08-18 13:45
All right, we have breaking news as it pertains to our network uh this morning. Uh a new name for the network uh by the end of the year. Uh we will become MS Now, which stands for my source for news, opinion, and the world.And look, Andrew, they even have a graphic up. I like it. The new logo.It looks very sporty. uh as we go to versent uh we're going to uh we're going to be moving in this direction MS now which I got to say and you know I I got a call yesterday afternoon and they're saying we hope you're o ...