Deep Dive: The Economics Behind Netflix’s Warner Bros Acquisition

07/12/2025 16 min

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Episode Synopsis

Netflix just made the biggest bet in its history: an $83 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros and HBO. In today’s deep dive, Zaid breaks down how this deal came together, why Netflix is taking on $75 billion in debt, and what the bull and bear cases look like for investors. We also cover the regulatory battle ahead and how rivals like Paramount could reshape the outcome.

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