Paramount’s a long way from its peak

This podcast episode discusses various topics including SoftBank's investment in a UK self-driving start-up, the potential merger between Skydance and Paramount, the impact of layoffs and cost cuts in the film industry, the European Union's proposal to ban Russian funding of political parties, and the changing opium and marijuana trade in Mexico. These developments raise concerns about job losses, industry consolidation, and the economic devastation of rural areas.