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One nepo baby to rule them all

March 13, 2026·25 min·4-min readconversationalnews
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Larry Ellison, one of the world’s wealthiest individuals, used his fortune to help his son David Ellison acquire major Hollywood studios, including Paramount and Warner Bros., in a sweeping consolidation that could reshape the entertainment industry. The deal, valued at $85 billion and st

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Reeves Weideman

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Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

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David EllisonLarry EllisonReeves WeidemanJoe AdalianKara Swisher

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One Nepo to Rule Them Allby Reeves WeidemanThe Sun King of Hollywoodby Reeves Weideman

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Warner Bros.ParamountSkydance MediaNetflixCNNAT&TDiscovery Communications

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Breaking NewsBusiness NewsCelebrityCorporate StrategyMergers AcquisitionsPolitical NewsTech News

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