# PM News: Paramount's Merger Blocked and Striking Workers Supported

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Podcast: [Good News for Lefties | Daily News for Democracy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy-6982465)
Published: 2026-07-21T21:00:02+00:00
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We kick off with a significant legal development as a federal judge has paused the proposed $110 billion merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Brothers Discovery, responding to a coalition of 12 state attorneys general who argue that the merger threatens competition in Hollywood. Next, we discuss a recent ruling by a Trump-appointed judge who dismissed a Department of Justice lawsuit aimed at invalidating state and local sanctuary policies. Judge pauses Paramount-Warner merger Judge tosses out federal lawsuit challenging Minnesota ‘sanctuary’ policies | News From The States Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/good-news-for-lefties-daily-news-for-democracy--6256627/support .

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