Former CEO of The New York Times, Mark Thompson, is reportedly a strong contender to take over as the head of struggling cable news network CNN. Thompson, 66, who led The Times from 2012 to 2020, is among a small group being considered for the challenging role of revitalizing CNN, according to news site Semafor. …
In a recent interview, former CNN anchor Don Lemon expressed his feelings of vindication following the removal of his former boss, Chris Licht. Licht, who fired Lemon in April, faced backlash after a series of on-air clashes between Lemon and co-hosts Kaitlan Collins and Poppy Harlow, as well as Lemon’s offensive and sexist comments about …
Former CNN president Jeff Zucker is calling for Variety magazine to retract an article that accused him of trying to pitch a bid for the cable network and undermine his successor, Chris Licht. The article, written by Tatiana Siegel, has been met with strong denials from Zucker’s camp, which argued that he was not seeking …
In an extraordinary turn of events, an Atlantic reporter has denied allegations that he deceived former CNN CEO Chris Licht into making negative comments about his predecessor, Jeff Zucker, while they were working out at the gym. This embarrassing incident, which was included in a highly impactful magazine profile, ultimately led to Licht’s dismissal. According …
CNN has expanded its team of on-air personalities with the addition of Kayla Tausche, former CNBC correspondent, as its new senior White House correspondent. Tausche brings with her a wealth of experience in economics, technology, and foreign policy, which will enhance CNN’s coverage in these crucial areas during President Biden’s reelection campaign in 2024. Tausche …
In a scathing critique, MSNBC host Joe Scarborough denounced Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav for firing CNN’s Chris Licht after a critical profile was published by The Atlantic. Scarborough argued that allowing a magazine article to dictate hiring and firing decisions is unacceptable for a CEO. Licht resigned last week after failing to salvage …
During an editorial call on Wednesday, David Zaslav, the CEO of Warner Bros. Discovery and the corporate boss of CNN, took responsibility for hiring Chris Licht, the network boss who was let go after a disastrous 13-month tenure. Zaslav told CNN personnel that they are conducting a “wide search” internally and externally for a new …
This article was originally posted on The Atlantic’s One Story to Read Today newsletter on June 2, 2023 at 8:30 p.m. ET. In an interview with Chris Licht, the chair and CEO of CNN Worldwide, in the fall of 2022, Licht stated that he believed the media has learned from the coverage of Donald Trump’s …