Netflix, Warner Bros, and Monopolies: Caleb Silver Breaks Down the Power Moves
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🗓️ 14 December 2025
⏱️ 8 minutes
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Summary
In this exclusive Market Mondays clip, Rashad Bilal and Troy Millings welcome back Caleb Silver, editor in chief of Investopedia, to break down one of the biggest stories shaking up the entertainment and financial worlds: Netflix’s potential $72 billion acquisition of Warner Brothers’ streaming assets. Was this deal ever real? And what does it mean for the power dynamics of streaming giants? Caleb Silver explains exactly what a monopoly is, tracing its history from the era of the railroads and the origin of U.S. antitrust laws to today’s streaming wars. The trio discusses how monopolies work, why the government steps in with antitrust policies, and how proximity to political power plays a bigger role in the stock market than ever before. You’ll get expert insights into:
- Why "Assets over Liabilities" is more than just a hoodie slogan—it's the ultimate metric in the current market.
- How and why the Federal Trade Commission cracks down on monopolies.
- The real meaning behind antitrust cases and how they protect consumers and competitors.
- The surprising influence of presidential administrations in shaping business deals and market outcomes.
- What the Netflix x Warner Brothers mega-deal could signal for the future of entertainment and investing.
Whether you’re a budding investor, an industry insider, or just a fan of Market Mondays’ fresh takes, this clip offers a crash course in market mechanics, business strategy, and why your proximity to power could make or break your portfolio. Drop your thoughts in the comments and don’t forget to hit subscribe for all the latest Market Mondays insights! *Hashtags:* #MarketMondays #Investing #Netflix #Monopoly #Antitrust #WarnerBros #StreamingWars #AssetsOverLiabilities #CalebSilver #FinancialEducation #Stocks #BusinessNews
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| 0:00.0 | This is an IHeart podcast. |
| 0:02.5 | Guaranteed Human. |
| 0:05.2 | This episode is brought to you by PNC Bank. |
| 0:08.2 | A lot of people think podcasts about work are boring. |
| 0:11.2 | And sure, they definitely can be. |
| 0:13.5 | But understanding a professional's routine shows us how they achieve their success |
| 0:17.4 | little by little day after day. |
| 0:20.4 | It's like banking with PNC Bank. |
| 0:22.8 | It might seem boring to save plan and make calculated decisions with your bank, |
| 0:27.2 | but keeping your money boring is what helps you live on more happily fulfilled life. |
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| 0:36.6 | Brilliantly boring since 1865 is a service mark of the PNC Financial Service Group, Inc. |
| 0:42.3 | PNC Bank, National Association member FDIC. |
| 0:47.1 | All right, well, let's bring our guest on. |
| 0:49.0 | You have our guest, Caleb Silver. |
| 0:51.7 | Friend of the show. |
| 0:53.9 | Caleb, was good, my guy. My brother, how are you? Nice, you're all 20. Caleb, what's got, man? Your March. Hey, Caleb. Good merch. Tell them what happens every time you would a sweatshirt, man. I get so many phone numbers dropped on me. I got people DM and me left and right. I can't walk around my family. It's embarrassing. Not only do I look fly fresh to death. It's warm. You guys got a good sale going on right now. And it is probably the most important metric in the stock market right now assets over liabilities right gross |
| 1:28.1 | profit margins revenue per employee that's what's driving a lot of these stocks right now so |
| 1:32.2 | your logo is perfect and this is the perfect hoodie for the cold winters of new |
| 1:36.8 | York City yes I appreciate you one of my favorite people on the planet absolutely |
| 1:40.8 | and I'll tell my friends not to kidnap you in the land anymore yeah that's okay |
| 1:46.1 | that ended up being one of the greatest nights of my life shout out to my guys in indy right now |
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