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If the Paramount-Warner Bros. deal survives, California’s antitrust fix: The company’s board

If the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery deal happens, California should restructure the merged company’s board to create a check on decisions that hurt workers and consumers.

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Curated News BriefBased on original reporting by CalMatters Housing (September 11, 2026). The summary below is the Journal’s; the local analysis is original commentary by Omar Murillo.

If the Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery deal happens, California should restructure the merged company's board to create a check on decisions that hurt workers and consumers.

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