Netflix and Time Warner have historically been innovative, oppositional forces that take risks on new formats (sound film, television, prestige TV). If Netflix acquires Time Warner, these two competing innovators would be combined, losing the bidding competition for new shows.

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Tim Wu

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Netflix and Time Warner have frankly over their history been some of the most innovative, interesting outlets... I think it would be a tragedy to have these two companies who are often so oppositional... combined into one.

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We Didn’t Ask for This Internet | The Ezra Klein ShowThe Ezra Klein Show
Created: 8/12/2026, 6:46:41 PM

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