StW: ARN races to rescue SCA takeover as Anchorage wimps out; TV sports rights showdown; Is OpenAI going to take on Google?

Welcome to Start the Week, our audio-led Monday scene-setter for the week ahead.

Today: ARN Media fights to save its Southern Cross Austereo takeover as Anchorage Capital Partners gets cold feet; a crucial week in Parliament for TV sports rights; and is Open AI about to launch its Google challenger?

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Can ARN Media save its collapsing Southern Cross Austereo takeover bid?

In a series of dramatic developments over the last 24 hours, ARN Media’s takeover bid for Southern Cross Austereo appears close to collapse.