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The Town with Matthew BelloniAugust 5, 2026
Can the Paramount-WBD Merger Survive a Trial, Midterms, and a $650 Million Clock?
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Matthew Belloni
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The Ringer
August 5, 2026
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This episode of The Town is presented by HBO Max. HBO Max presents Hacks, nominated for 25 Emmy Awards, including Outstanding Comedy Series. In the aftermath of mistaken news reports that Debra passed away, she and Ava returned to Las Vegas determined to secure Debra's legacy as a comedian. Don't miss the series Variety is calling one of TV's best comedies ever. Hacks is now streaming on HBO Max.
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The Town with Matthew Belloni
Can the Paramount-WBD Merger Survive a Trial, Midterms, and a $650 Million Clock?
Host: Matthew Belloni
Publisher: The Ringer