05.25.2021 - By Marketplace
In a world where content is king, Amazon may be looking to capture the crown. There are reports the tech titan is acquiring MGM Studios. If a deal does happen, it would be Amazon’s second-largest acquisition since its purchase of Whole Foods in 2017. We take a look at what that would mean for the media landscape in the wake of the recent AT&T-Discovery; deal. Plus, New York City moves away from remote learning; vaccination sweepstakes; and pandemic pups.
Here’s everything we talked about on the show today:
Amazon to buy MGM? from The Wall Street Journal
N.Y.C. Will Eliminate Remote Learning for Next School Year from The New York Times
United Airlines giving away a chance to win free flights for a year…if you’re vaccinated from USA Today
No, People Are Not Returning Pandemic Dogs in Droves from The New York Times
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