Kara Swisher says she refuses to work for Paramount if it takes over CNN
Kara Swisher cites distrust of the Ellison family and concerns over editorial independence in her vow to leave CNN if Paramount Skydance acquires Warner Bros. Discovery.
- On Monday, tech journalist Kara Swisher vowed to leave CNN if the network's parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery, is acquired by Paramount Skydance and CEO David Ellison.
- Swisher cited a lack of respect for journalism as her primary motivation, stating, "I refuse to work an organization that doesn't respect journalists" regarding potential new leadership.
- During a Syracuse University awards ceremony, she criticized billionaire Larry Ellison, father of David Ellison, calling him "a terrible person," while praising colleague Scott MacFarlane for leaving CBS News.
- Despite retention attempts by the company, Swisher has financial independence through her own media organization, enabling her to declare, "I'm not working for you hacks.
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Kara Swisher says she refuses to work for Paramount if it takes over CNN
Journalist Kara Swisher on Monday said she will leave the network if Paramount buys Warner Bros. Discovery and takes over CNN. “I don’t think they’ll be good owners, I don’t,” she told reporter and Syracuse University professor Margaret Talev at an awards ceremony. “I think they’ve already shown several times, including editorial choices … that…
‘I’m Not Working for You Hacks!’ Kara Swisher Vows to Leave CNN If the Ellisons Buy It
CNN’s Kara Swisher vowed to leave the network if Paramount Skydance successfully acquires its parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery, during an event at Syracuse University on Monday. Swisher’s comments came after Professor Margaret Talev wound up to ask a question: “So speaking of business, we’ve been talking about what political reporters, how they might adjust the way they cover the beat to meet the moment in terms of technology. There’s also…
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