About this episode

This episode reflects on the life and legacy of Ted Turner, the founder of CNN, who passed away at the age of 87.

Ted Turner, the titan who founded and built CNN, transforming how the world experiences the events that shape our lives, passed away today at the age of 87. We take a look back at his extraordinary life and legacy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Topics covered

• Ted Turner
• CNN history
• media legacy
• obituary
• news transformation

Keywords

• Ted Turner
• CNN
• media
• legacy
• obituary
• news

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Organizations: CNN

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