COMMENTARY BY BOB SCHERMAN

DOJ’s Got It Right: Block AT&T-Time Warner

Satellite Business News Editor Bob Scherman: If it wants to protect American consumers and the public interest, the Justice Department must block AT&T’s attempt to swallow up Time Warner. No conditions would make the transaction beneficial to American consumers.

 

Raycom, DirecTV Still Talking Retrans

The station group and and satellite operator agreed to a 48-extension of their current deal, which was set to expire last night, suggesting that they are close to long-term deal.