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Worldwide News Network Strikes First International Deal

"This is the first step in building an international network of partners who value trusted, high-quality radio journalism.”

Stephen A. Smith Reveals He Was Consulted About Ryan Clark Being a Part of ESPN Layoffs

"Was I asked what I thought what my feelings were? Yes, I was. Of course I said we have to keep them. But I don't get to make those decisions."

ESPN New York’s Chris Carlin on Bart Scott Departure From Network: “This Is a Very Rough Day”

"I love him. Just for so many people, this is a very tough day. This is an unfortunate reality across a lot of industries these days, especially ours."

Jeff Zucker Reportedly Instructed CNN Employees Not To Investigate COVID-19 Lab Leak Theory

According to Fox News Digital, a CNN insider revealed that then-president Jeff Zucker refused to cover the lab-leak story in the early months of the pandemic because he believed it was a "Trump talking point."

Jeff Zucker Tabbed to Lead New Media Investment Firm

Zucker will "focus on building, buying and investing" in sports, media, and entertainment entities.

Ex-CNN, MSNBC Execs Explain Not Covering Hunter Biden Story

Phil Griffin and Jeff Zucker are defending their decisions not to cover the Hunter Biden laptop story despite reported evidence that the story was legitimate.

Mary Katharine Ham Claims CNN Suspended Her After Criticizing Jeffrey Toobin

Ham then wrote on her Substack that she has not been on the air at CNN since the exchange, saying new CNN President and CEO Chris Licht informed her of a "secret ban" when he took control of the company.

Chris Cuomo Denies Sexual Assault Allegation

According to The New York Times, Cuomo asked the unidentified woman to lunch and, when she arrived, made sexual advances towards her; when she refused, he allegedly assaulted her.

Allison Gollust Resigns From Chief Marketing Officer Role

WarnerMedia CEO Jason Kilar released a memo in which “the investigation found violations of Company policies, including CNN’s News Standards and Practices, by Jeff Zucker, Allison Gollust, and Chris Cuomo.”

Sunny Hostin: Allison Gollust Shouldn’t Keep Her Job at CNN

Hostin argued that as a woman she wants other women to be held to the same standards that men are held to. 

News Media Reacts to Jeff Zucker Resigning as CNN President

Zucker disclosed a consensual relationship with chief spokesperson Allison Gollust who also served as an aide for former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in 2012.

CNN President Jeff Zucker Resigns After Confirming Consensual Relationship With Colleague

Zucker had to disclose a consensual relationship with a colleague during the investigation into former anchor Chris Cuomo

Kathy Griffin: CNN Fired Me After Asking for Raise

The incident occurred ten days ahead of the show. Griffin was asking for more than the $80,000 that she was contracted for. 

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Stephen A. Smith Reveals He Was Consulted About Ryan Clark Being a Part of ESPN Layoffs

"Was I asked what I thought what my feelings were? Yes, I was. Of course I said we have to keep them. But I don't get to make those decisions."

ESPN New York’s Chris Carlin on Bart Scott Departure From Network: “This Is a Very Rough Day”

"I love him. Just for so many people, this is a very tough day. This is an unfortunate reality across a lot of industries these days, especially ours."

Mark Schlereth: ESPN Didn’t Feel Ryan Clark Could “Hold That In” When Pulled From NFL Live

"I don't think they felt comfortable that Ryan Clark would be able to hold that in. So, they let him go for the day and then pulled him off air before he had a chance."