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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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