HBO and CNN Split Up

In this episode of Motley Fool Money, Andy Cross and Jason Hall discuss Warner Bros. Discovery's plan to split into two companies: Warner Bros. Global Networks and Warner Bros. Streaming and Studios. They analyze the potential benefits for shareholders, the challenges facing the legacy business, and the competitive landscape of the streaming industry, including Netflix, YouTube, Disney, Amazon, and Apple. They also touch on Reddit's lawsuit against Anthropic for illegally scraping posts and CuriosityStream's pivot to licensing content for AI training, highlighting the evolving business models in the media and tech sectors. They conclude by discussing the potential of both the streaming and network sides of Warner Bros. Discovery, and the importance of waiting to see how the split plays out before making investment decisions.