Streaming giant Netflix withdrew its bid for Warner Brothers Discovery on the eve of this year’s Oscars, but it doesn’t mean Paramount has won the battle for dominance over the media landscape. Regulators still must approve the deal, and Paramount’s offer comes with huge debt. 

In this first episode of Credit Currents, a new video podcast series from Moody’s Ratings, we reveal the stakes at play for traditional film and TV studios, the exponential value of intellectual property (IP), and how massive acquisitions can create credit risk.

We also consider the potentially significant impact of AI on viewing habits and customer preferences. 

Host: Patrick Ronk, Vice President, Senior Analyst, Moody’s Ratings 

Guest: Emile El Nems, Vice President, Senior Credit Officer, Moody’s Ratings

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Streaming giant Netflix withdrew its bid for Warner Brothers Discovery on the eve of this year’s Oscars, but it doesn’t mean Paramount has won the battle for dominance over the media landscape. Regulators still must approve the deal, and Paramount’s offer comes with huge debt.  

In the first episode of Credit Currents, a new video podcast series from Moody’s Ratings launching on April 2, 2026, we reveal the stakes at play for traditional film and TV studios, the exponential value of intellectual property (IP), and how massive acquisitions can create credit risk.

We also consider the potentially significant impact of AI on viewing habits and customer preferences.  

Host: Patrick Ronk, Vice President, Senior Analyst, Moody’s Ratings  

Guest: Emile El Nems, Vice President, Senior Credit Officer, Moody’s Ratings 

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The US Supreme Court's rejection of the raft of US tariffs imposed in 2025 under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) offers near-term relief for some exporters, but some sectors may still be in the crosshairs.

We discuss the prospect of refunds, the durability of restrictive trade frameworks, and how the US administration will likely tap other legal means to achieve its trade agenda.

This comes amid upheaval from the Middle East conflict which is rippling across sectors and deepening the uncertainty.

Host: William Foster, Senior Vice President, Sovereign Risk, Moody's Ratings 

Guests: Atsi Sheth, Chief Credit Officer, Moody’s Ratings

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What happens when technology starts automating and augmenting the cognitive tasks that form the backbone of many professions? 

The stakes are high: companies are reorganizing, workers are anxious, and major investors are pouring billions into models, chips and data centers. Meanwhile, governments face important decisions on how to minimize social disruption from AI, while maximizing economic gains. 

Explore which jobs are most exposed, what factors could boost productivity gains, and the steps governments are taking to manage the transition: https://www.moodys.com/ai-insights

Host: Gabriel Agostini, Assistant Vice President, Credit Strategy and Research, Moody’s Ratings

Guests: Ana Rayes, Vice President, Senior Analyst, Moody’s Ratings; Elisa Parisi-Capone, Vice President, Senior Analyst, Moody’s Ratings

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Climate-driven shocks are rippling across sectors, from rising insurance premiums to lower property prices and tax revenue.

With the costs of severe weather rising, Moody’s experts share their insights into key themes and possible solutions.

Learn more at https://www.moodys.com/outlooks

Explore our outlook: https://www.moodys.com/web/en/us/insights/credit-risk/outlooks/global-sustainable-finance.html
 

Want to know more on the sustainable finance trends in 2026? Join us:

• EMEA/US: https://events.moodys.com/2026-mie26362-sustainable-finance-outlook-emea-usa
• APAC: https://events.moodys.com/2026-mip26493-sustainable-finance-outlook-apac

Host: Chandra Ghosal, Vice President, Senior Credit Officer, Moody’s Ratings

Guests: Jennifer Chang, Vice President, Senior Credit Officer, Moody’s Ratings; Sarah Hibler, Associate Managing Director, Moody’s Ratings

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• Sustainable Finance – Global – 2026 Outlook – Transition shifts, extreme weather and AI boom drive credit risks 13 Jan 2026
• Emerging economies are most exposed to the credit effects of severe weather 30 Oct 2025
• US Public Finance – Florida – Miami Cat-5 storm would test economy and insurance market even with federal aid 24 Sep 2025
• Environmental Risk – Global – Adaptation can support credit strength, but faces race to keep up with climate risks 22 Sept 2025
• Property & Casualty – US – California wildfires — one year later, insurers have absorbed losses 14 Jan 2026

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New and emerging digital technologies are connecting previously siloed areas of finance.

The convergence of traditional finance with digital assets, the rapid evolution of blockchain and AI, and the growing influence of cyber risks across sectors will create both challenges and opportunities. 

In this episode, we speak with Moody’s experts to understand the risks, innovations, and financing needs shaping global financial markets.

Learn more at https://www.moodys.com/outlooks 

Host: William Foster, Senior Vice President, Sovereign Risk, Moody's Ratings 

Guests: Fabian Astic, Managing Director, Global Head of Digital Economy, Moody’s Ratings; Lesley Ritter, Senior Vice President, Cyber Credit Risk, Moody’s Ratings

Related Research: 

• Cyber Risk – Global -- 2026 Outlook - Cyber threats will intensify as AI tools proliferate 8 Jan 2026
• Digital Economy – Global – 2026 Outlook - Digital finance links diverse market segments, raising efficiency, risks 05 Jan 2026
• Digital Transformation – Global – Digitalization reshapes private credit, emerging markets, transition finance 01 Dec 2025
• Cyber Risk – Global - Weak artificial intelligence governance practices pose growing risk of data breaches 01 Oct 2025

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AI is fueling a boom in data centers, and the world’s biggest hyperscalers are pouring billions into building up their capacity. 

But risks of an AI bubble and circular deals involving companies like OpenAI and Microsoft are worrying investors.

Learn more about data center growth in 2026 and other sector outlooks: moodys.com/outlooks

Host: Paloma San Valentin, Managing Director, North America Corporate Finance, Moody’s Ratings 

Guests: John Medina, Senior Vice President, Moody's Ratings; Raj Joshi, Senior Vice President, Moody’s Ratings

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• Artificial Intelligence – Global - 2026 Outlook - Risks are rising in a shifting AI landscape 08 Dec 2025
• Artificial Intelligence - Global - OpenAI's huge footprint is a risk for the AI value chain 05 Dec 2025
• Data Centers – US - Broadening array of financing approaches attract new capital as data centers scale up 03 Dec 2025

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Differing views on politics and the economy are making it harder for lawmakers to agree on issues like trade, immigration, regulation and fiscal policy. In this episode, Moody’s Ratings experts unpack the risk to credit in 2026 and repercussions for businesses and consumers. 

Learn more and watch the full episode at moodys.com/outlooks 

Host: Paloma San Valentin, Managing Director, North America Corporate Finance, Moody’s Ratings 

Guest: Atsi Sheth, Chief Credit Officer, Moody’s Ratings 

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• Credit Conditions – Global – 2026 Outlook – Politics, innovation and extreme weather will drive credit conditions 10 Nov 2025
• Sovereigns - Global - 2026 Outlook - Negative as policy, political risks outweigh pockets of resilience 13 Nov 2025
• Government Policy – US – How credit effects of tax and spending shifts vary across sectors 31 Jul 2025

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Extreme weather is intensifying, and funding for adaptation measures remains a challenge. Emerging markets face growing economic and credit risks given limited resilience and insurance protection. 

In this new video podcast ahead of the COP30 meeting in Belém, Brazil, our Moody’s experts discuss whether innovative private and multilateral finance are the answers to bridging the gap.

Watch the full episode at: moodys.com/sustainable-finance

Host: Colin Ellis, Head of Centre for Credit Research, Moody’s Ratings

Guests: Rahul Ghosh, Global Head of Sustainable Finance, Moody’s Ratings; Marie Diron, Global Head of Sovereign and Sub-Sovereign Risk, Moody's Ratings

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• Data Story -- Emerging economies are most exposed to the credit effects of severe weather -- 30 Oct 2025
• Environmental Risk – Global – Strong water management increases economic resilience to physical climate risk 27 Oct 2025
• Environmental Risk – Global – Adaptation can support credit strength, but faces race to keep up with climate risks 22 Sep 2025

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As artificial intelligence reshapes workplaces and business strategies, firms increasingly depend on AI providers, making AI a tool of geopolitical influence. We'll discuss the impact across industries, as digital currencies affect monetary control and cyber threats challenge operational resilience.

Host: William Foster, Senior Vice President, Sovereign Risk Group, Moody's Ratings

Guests: Vincent Gusdorf, Associate Managing Director, Digital Finance and AI Analytics, Moody’s Ratings; Leroy Terrelonge, Vice President-Analyst, Cyber Credit Risk, Moody’s Ratings 

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• Artificial Intelligence – Global – Nations push for AI sovereignty to capture economic, geopolitical gains 30 September 2025 
• Sovereigns - Global – Digital currency growth, inconsistent regulation amplify countries' financial risks 25 September 2025
• Artificial Intelligence – Corporates – Pace of AI advances, regional disparities will steer credit trends across industries 23 September 2025

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