Why David Ellison Skipped the Senate Hearing
David Ellison was invited to testify before the Senate antitrust subcommittee alongside Netflix's Ted Sarandos. He declined—and submitted a written statement instead. This episode breaks down why Senate testimony is a trap for hostile bidders, how Ellison is controlling the narrative, and what his absence signals about the February 20th deadline for his Paramount bid.
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