OpenAI Buys Live Tech Talk Show TBPN for Unclear Price
OpenAI has made its first acquisition of a media company by buying TBPN, a daily live tech talk show. The deal will see TBPN housed within OpenAI's strategy organization and report to Chris Lehane, the company's chief political operative.
TBPN launched in late 2024 and airs weekdays from 11 AM to 2 PM PT on YouTube and X. The show covers tech, business, AI, crypto, startups, and the defense industry. It has attracted sponsorships from fintech companies Ramp and Plaid, Google's Gemini, and New York Stock Exchange.
The show generated roughly $5 million in advertising revenue in 2025, with a projected $30 million + estimate this year. OpenAI did not disclose the financial terms of the acquisition.
Fidji Simo, OpenAI's head of AGI deployment, said: 'This acquisition brings a team with strong editorial instincts, deep audience understanding, and a proven ability to convene influential voices across tech, business, and culture.'