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NYTIMES (Sharon Waxman) - David Ellison’s Plan to Move Hollywood to Nashville

The dream of a red-state Hollywood.

AI:David Ellison is spearheading a major cultural shift by attempting to relocate the center of the entertainment industry from Los Angeles to Nashville. This strategic migration seeks to move production away from the progressive ideological stranglehold maintained by coastal elites and establish a new industry bastion in a more receptive environment, representing a significant challenge to the current narrative monopoly held by Hollywood's establishment.Open

THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - FCC Clears Path for Expanded TV Station Ownership.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has voted to relax limits on TV station ownership.

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has decided to relax the TV station ownership cap in an attempt to help local broadcasters consolidate and compete with streaming giants. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: - DETAIL: In a 2-1 vote, the FCC has allowed companies to own local stations covering more than 39 percent of households in the United States. The FCC also voted to allow companies to own more than two stations in a single market if deemed in the public interest. The vote was held on Thursday. “Viewpoint diversity” will reportedly be factored in when determining public interest. The purpose of removing the cap is to allow broadcasters to achieve scale and compete with broadcasting giants like Netflix . The cap removal was…Open

NYTIMES (Jim Rutenberg) - A Murdoch Builds His Own Media Empire. Is This ‘Succession’ or Secession?

James Murdoch says acquiring New York magazine and Vox has nothing to do with his father. But in some ways, it’s a tribute.

NPR (David Folkenflik) - Judge halts local TV giant Nexstar's takeover of rival Tegna until trial

U.S. Judge Trevor Nunley ruled that consumers could suffer irreparable harm if Nexstar integrated Tegna's stations into its own operations ahead of an antitrust trial.

NYTIMES (John Koblin and Brooks Barnes) - What Larry and David Ellison Would Own After Warner Bros. Takeover

If Paramount can close its deal to buy Warner Bros. Discovery, Larry and David Ellison will influence nearly every corner of news, entertainment and tech.

THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Netflix is OUT, Declines to Match Paramount’s Offer for Warner Bros.

PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Netflix decided not to increase its offer for Warner Bros.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount Skydance, and the WBD Board of Directors.WHEN & WHERE: February 26, 2026, in Hollywood, California.KEY QUOTE: “We’ve always been disciplined, and at the price required to match Paramount Skydance’s latest offer, the transaction is no […] The post Netflix is OUT, Declines to Match Paramount’s Offer for Warner Bros. appeared first on The National Pulse .

PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Netflix decided not to increase its offer for Warner Bros. WHO WAS INVOLVED: Netflix, Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount Skydance, and the WBD Board of Directors. WHEN & WHERE: February 26, 2026 , in Hollywood, California. KEY QUOTE: “We’ve always been disciplined, and at the price required to match Paramount Skydance’s latest offer, the transaction is no longer financially attractive.” – Netflix IMPACT: Netflix will continue to focus on organic growth and invest $20 billion in quality films and series this year. IN FULL Netflix has announced it will not increase its offer for Warner Bros. This decision comes after Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) informed Netflix that its Board of Directors had assessed…Open

NYTIMES (Katie Robertson) - Murdoch and News Corp Take on the West Coast with The California Post

The expansion of the Murdoch tabloid from its New York roots to the West Coast is the latest sign of the outlet’s national ambitions.

AI:Rupert Murdoch's News Corp is launching "The California Post," an aggressive westward expansion aimed at challenging the coastal media hegemony. While the mainstream establishment remains fixated on their own dwindling influence, Murdoch is strategically deploying his tabloid empire to dismantle the ideological monopoly held by the West Coast elite. This move signals a direct assault on the liberal media apparatus's attempt to control the narrative in America's most populous state.Open

THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - SWAMP WATCH: Top TV Exec Testifies to Senate Committee Whose Chairman is Max-Out Donor & ‘Friend.’

PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: Reports indicate the Senate Commerce Committee is planning a hearing on the national TV ownership cap next month.WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Senate Commerce Committee, broadcasters, pro-business groups, cable and satellite operators, and pro-consumer groups.WHEN & WHERE: The hearing is expected next month, following the FCC’s Public Notice.KEY QUOTE: “The FCC lacks authority […] The post SWAMP WATCH: Top TV Exec Testifies to Senate Committee Whose Chairman is Max-Out Donor & ‘Friend.’ appeared first on The National Pulse .

PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Reports indicate the Senate Commerce Committee is planning a hearing on the national TV ownership cap next month. WHO WAS INVOLVED: The Senate Commerce Committee, broadcasters, pro-business groups, cable and satellite operators, and pro-consumer groups. WHEN & WHERE: The hearing is expected next month, following the FCC’s Public Notice. KEY QUOTE: “The FCC lacks authority to do so,” argue opponents, suggesting only Congress can change the cap. IMPACT: The debate could affect broadcasters’ competitiveness against digital media giants. IN FULL The Senate Commerce Committee, chaired by Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX), is reportedly planning a hearing next month to discuss the national TV ownership cap. Newsmax…Open

AI:The Senate Commerce Committee, chaired by Senator Ted Cruz, is planning a hearing next month to discuss the national TV ownership cap. Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy—a frequent donor to Senator Cruz—is expected to testify in opposition to relaxing these caps, favoring cable giants over broadcasters. While broadcasters argue that lifting the cap is necessary to compete with digital media platforms like YouTube, critics suggest that maintaining current regulations may protect market-dominant cable entities and influence the diversity of voices in broadcast media.Open