First Take 2/23/26

First Take 2/23/26

Plus: Tucker Carlson's antisemitism, an impossible BAFTAs incident and more

1. Why Streamers Are Going All-In on Companion Podcasts

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2. WaxWord: Tucker Carlson Slides Into Antisemitic Slop in Interview With Mike Huckabee

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3. The Media Front: Silent Right

John Davidson attends the 2026 EE BAFTA Film Awards at The Royal Festival Hall on February 22, 2026 in London, England

4. BAFTAs Host Thanks Crowd for 'Understanding' After Tourette's Syndrome Activist Yells N-Word at Michael B. Jordan

5. Justice Department Opens Antitrust Investigation Into Netflix' Bid for Warner Bros. Discovery

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6. BAFTA Film Awards: 'One Battle After Another' Picks Up Another Best Picture Award

7. 'Goat' Stands Strong on Weak Box Office Weekend With $17 Million

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