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CNN data analyst Harry Enten highlights a sharp drop in Donald Trump’s support among men under 30, with his economy rating for that group turning from a modest lead in 2024 to a deep negative now (around -55 to -59). He cites broader youth-economic pessimism—weighing on homeownership and job optimism—alongside waning support on foreign policy and other demographics, suggesting rising headwinds for Trump ahead of midterm elections.
Retiring Sen. Thom Tillis blistered Ken Paxton in a CNN interview after President Trump endorsed Paxton, calling him an 'empty suit' and a 'failure' and urging Texans to back incumbent John Cornyn; Paxton has faced ethics questions, and Trump's endorsement has made him the frontrunner in Texas' GOP runoff.
CNN anchor Erin Burnett was left stunned by a Trump supporter during a recent on-air moment, a clip that sparked online discussion about the heated political climate.
CNN’s Erin Burnett reacted in disbelief after a Georgia MAGA voter said he and his wife have been fasting to survive the cost‑of‑living crisis, a moment that underscores the toll of inflation and higher gas prices while Trump’s economy message remains contested in polling.
CNN published a copy of the DNC’s 2024 autopsy—Paul Rivera’s analysis of why Democrats lost the 2024 presidential election—along with the DNC’s red annotations. Commissioned by DNC chair Ken Martin, the report was withheld until CNN’s reporting; Martin apologized for releasing the document as-is, saying it was honest but not up to the party’s standards. The autopsy is based on interviews with about three dozen campaign and party officials, and CNN’s coverage also notes how the report was created and provides takeaways.
CNN analyst Harry Enten says new polling shows Americans blame the economy for Trump’s presidency as energy costs rise amid tensions with Iran, with Trump’s net approval on the economy dropping to -40 and independents wounding support, while Gallup finds more Americans feel worse off financially—a combination that could threaten Republicans in the upcoming midterms.
Two press-freedom groups that own shares in Paramount Skydance are demanding access to the company’s books amid allegations that David and Larry Ellison promised favors to the White House to win approval for Paramount’s $111 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery, including alleged plans to overhaul CNN. The groups warn such conduct could breach fiduciary duties and invite civil or criminal penalties, as regulators weigh the deal amid debt concerns and broad political and industry opposition.
Two press-freedom groups allege Larry Ellison promised the Trump administration that, if Paramount Skydance’s bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery was approved, he would implement a sweeping CNN staff overhaul modeled on CBS. The groups say the promise could breach fiduciary duties and have requested internal Paramount Skydance documents. The allegations come as the Warner Bros. Discovery merger has been approved, with Bari Weiss linked to CBS News and the so-called 'CBS playbook' cited as context for a CNN reshuffle.
The Hollywood Reporter published a list of the 50 most influential people in New York media, spanning executives and on-air talent across major networks. Highlights include Fox News stars from The Five (Jesse Watters, Greg Gutfeld, Jessica Tarlov, Dana Perino) and their leaders Suzanne Scott and Jay Wallace; MS NOW figures Mika Brzezinski, Joe Scarborough, Rebecca Kutler; CNN’s Anderson Cooper and CEO Mark Thompson; and Mediaite founder Dan Abrams, along with top anchors from CBS, NBC and ABC, illustrating how power in NYC media combines leadership roles with high-profile on-air influence.
A 1982 encounter with Ted Turner, the CNN founder, taught the author to craft a bold, future-focused vision, use storytelling to rally a team, and stay disciplined toward long-term goals rather than chasing short-term wins, shaping his approach to building media ventures.
Ted Turner secretly commissioned a chilling doomsday video to air only if civilization ended, featuring military bands playing 'Nearer, My God, to Thee' outside CNN's Atlanta HQ. Turner insisted CNN would stay on air until the world ends, and the video was buried in CNN’s archives until a 2015 leak; it resurfaced as tributes poured in after his death at 87, highlighting his role in launching CNN and building a media empire.
The piece memorializes Ted Turner—CNN founder and longtime owner of the Atlanta Braves and Hawks—while recalling a controversial aspect of his past: hosting wet‑T‑shirt contests during college nights after Braves games and briefly managing the Braves in 1977, framed as part of a larger legacy that includes turning the TBS superstation and shaping modern media and sports.”,
Ted Turner, a brash American media mogul who launched CNN in 1980 and transformed news with 24-hour programming, died at 87. He built a global media empire, owned the Atlanta Braves, accumulated millions of acres of land, and donated billions to United Nations charities, while also courting controversy with his outspoken persona. Turner’s legacy includes reshaping how audiences consume news, expanding cable networks, and funding humanitarian causes, though he later faced health issues and saw CNN evolve in a changing media landscape.
Ted Turner, founder of CNN and Turner Broadcasting, died at 87 after turning a struggling Atlanta station into a global media empire that included CNN, TBS, TNT, and Turner Classic Movies; he owned the Atlanta Braves and Hawks, supported the Goodwill Games and conservation efforts, and later faced Lewy body dementia.
Ted Turner, the mercurial media magnate who built CNN and a cable-television empire anchored by TBS, died at his home near Tallahassee at age 87. His expansive legacy spanned conservation, philanthropy and professional sports, and his bravado earned him the nickname “Mouth of the South.” Turner’s influence helped redefine 24‑hour news and cable networks, and he disclosed in 2018 that he had Lewy body dementia.