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Comcast tests media industry with potential cable networks separation [Video]

Comcast is thinking about separating or spinning off NBCUniversal’s cable networks. If it moves forward with the idea, it could lay the groundwork for a reconfiguration of the entire American media landscape.

The logic for Comcast is fairly straightforward. NBCUniversal’s cable networks aren’t growing anymore. The company’s energy and focus is on promoting Peacock, NBCUniversal’s growing but still money-losing streaming service. Carving out the cable portfolio could placate Comcast investors by removing declining assets from the balance sheet.

Comcast shares gained more than 3% on Thursday after the company’s third-quarter earnings release and conference call.

“We are now exploring whether creating a new well-capitalized company, owned by our shareholders and comprised of our strong portfolio of cable networks, would position them to take advantage of opportunities in the changing media landscape and create value for our shareholders,” Comcast President Mike Cavanagh said during the call. “We are not ready to talk about any specifics yet, but we’ll be …

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Likelihood of Trump abuse draws opponents to bill that would facilitate shutting down non-profits [Video]

Rachel Maddow reports on the return of a bill that would make it possible to punish a non-profit organization by labeling them as being in support of terrorism. While many lawmakers were ok with the idea initially, the return of Donald Trump to the White House is causing second thoughts about how the law could be abused by someone looking to eliminate opposition to their power.

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Shadow cabinet: Democratic lawmaker proposes idea [Video]

Coming off of Donald Trumps decisive victory in the 2024 election, were starting to see how his second term administration is shaping up. One question on the minds of many, what do the Democrats do now? One Democratic Congressman from North Carolina Rep. Wiley Nickel is proposing a shadow cabinet. He joined LiveNOW's Andy Mac to us explain what that means and how it could look.