As a North Carolina business owner who has spent years working on economic development initiatives and public policy, I pay close attention to decisions that affect investment, job creation and consumer costs. The modern streaming market has become increasingly fragmented, forcing families to juggle multiple subscriptions just to access content they want. A combined Netflix-Warner Bros. platform would help address this problem by consolidating content, requiring fewer subscriptions and providing better long-term value. That is because there is a direct economic development consideration for North Carolina. Families and businesses in North Carolina are watching closely to see if this merger is judged on its real benefits or blocked by ideology.