Justice Department Sues Over AT&T, Time Warner Merger Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email AT&T's $85.4 billion purchase of Time Warner represents a new bet on synergy between companies that distribute information and entertainment to consumers and those that produce it. ( Richard Drew / Associated Press ) Produced by Alexandra Botti Hosted by Todd Zwillich Produced by PRI and WNYC