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Emergency Pod: Jeff Zucker's Shocking Resignation from CNN
Emergency Pod: Jeff Zucker's Shocking Resignation from CNN
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Length:
35 minutes
Released:
Feb 3, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
On this special bonus episode of The Powers That Be, Puck writers Peter Hamby, Matt Belloni, and Dylan Byers talk about the surprise resignation of CNN chief Jeff Zucker at a pivotal and turbulent time for the network. Topics discussed include:
Zucker's relationship with CNN chief spokesperson Allison Gollust was "the worst-kept secret" in the media world
Why many workers at CNN — including some famous on-air talent — are devastated by his departure
Is this Chris Cuomo's revenge? And would this have ever happened if Zucker hadn't put the Cuomo Brothers on air in 2020?
What does he do next?
Puck's team writes about the inside conversation happening in Wall Street, Washington, Silicon Valley, and Hollywood. https://puck.news/subscribe/ (Become a Puck member) starting at $12.99/month or $100/year for daily articles and breaking news from Peter, Matt, Dylan, and more.
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Zucker's relationship with CNN chief spokesperson Allison Gollust was "the worst-kept secret" in the media world
Why many workers at CNN — including some famous on-air talent — are devastated by his departure
Is this Chris Cuomo's revenge? And would this have ever happened if Zucker hadn't put the Cuomo Brothers on air in 2020?
What does he do next?
Puck's team writes about the inside conversation happening in Wall Street, Washington, Silicon Valley, and Hollywood. https://puck.news/subscribe/ (Become a Puck member) starting at $12.99/month or $100/year for daily articles and breaking news from Peter, Matt, Dylan, and more.
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Released:
Feb 3, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode
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