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John Malone on M&A Revving Up Under Trump Administration, the Future of Sports and Threats From Big Tech’s ‘Almost Monopolies’


Renowned investor John Malone sees M&A revving up as regime change comes to Washington, and he once again sounds the alarm on Big Tech's ambitions.

The discussion with Mike Fries, CEO of Liberty Global, touched on everything from the impact of inflation and interest rates on market activity to the threats posed by Big Tech’s massive balance sheets and even bigger ambition. The He discussed the future of sports on TV and once again he lamented that entertainment and cable business leaders did not work collaboratively enough to stave off the on-demand streaming challenges posed by Netflix. He also pointed to cable’s satellite TV competitors, which are also struggling with the massive shift in consumer behavior and embrace of streaming platforms.

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