Disney made it official this morning, announcing it would buy assets of 21st Century Fox for $52.4 billion. As part of the deal CEO Bob Iger will stay on at the top spot until 2021, and Fox will spin off its News & Sports networks.
Plus the FCC is getting ready to vote on whether to repeal net neutrality rules. But the agency's chief technology officer, who was appointed to the position by the current chair, says a rollback is not in the best interests of the public. The regulations, put into place by the Obama administration in 2015, prevent internet providers from slowing down content speeds or favoring certain companies.
Georgie Dickins, founder of Women in Leadership Global and author of ‘Leading with Impact,’ shares thoughts on women in business and how to cultivate a supportive community.
Gregory Daco, chief economist at EY and Jordan Shapiro, senior managing director at Bachrach Group, break down February’s jobs report and what it means for workers.
Linda Moore, president and CEO of Technet, explains why the U.S. should be a leader in A.I., plus why deepfakes and misinformation could be a concern during the election season.
Steve Preston, president and CEO of Goodwill Industries International, shares how the organization’s programs have helped over 2 million people develop their tech skills.
Box office analyst Shawn Robbins breaks down how the theater business is faring as two of 2023’s biggest movies are on their way to the Academy Awards.