Once upon a time, the government actually worked to stop monopolies. The good ol' days.
truthout.org/articles/democratic-states-cave-on-paramount-merger-lawsuit-in-win-for-billionaire-owners Democratic States Cave on Paramount Merger Lawsuit in Win for Billionaire Owners
A $111 billion merger clears its last legal hurdle, handing CNN and CBS oversight to a board picked by Paramount's own directors. Sovereign wealth funds from Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE will hold nearly half the company, while critics say the "independence" board mirrors past efforts that failed.
— via Truthout, Sharon Zhang