Midweek Update with Jimmy Sengenberger: Ted Turner (1938-2026), Frontier Airlines, 'Papa Smurf' Marx

About this episode

Ryan Schuiling and Jimmy Sengenberger discuss the legacy of Ted Turner, the airline industry, and political fundraising.

In our Midweek Update with Jimmy Sengenberger, Ryan discusses the passing of media mogul Ted Turner (1938-2026) with Jimmy. They reflect on Turner's revolutionary impact on cable news and the 24-hour news cycle. Jimmy shares his experiences growing up with CNN and the early days of cable TV. The conversation also touches on the airline industry, with Jimmy's latest column on Frontier Airlines and the Spirit Airlines merger. Additionally, they dive into the world of politics, discussing Victor Marx's fundraising numbers and the controversy surrounding his campaign. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

People in this episode

Host: Ryan Schuiling

Guest: Jimmy Sengenberger

Topics covered

• Ted Turner
• cable news
• Frontier Airlines
• politics
• Victor Marx
• media impact

Keywords

• Ted Turner
• cable news
• Frontier Airlines
• Victor Marx
• politics
• media mogul
• Spirit Airlines

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CNN, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines

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