About this episode

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

Ted Turner, the media maverick and philanthropist who founded CNN, died peacefully today, surrounded by his family, according to a news release from Turner Enterprises. He was 87. We look back on the remarkable life and legacy of the man who revolutionized TV news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Wolf Blitzer, Pamela Brown

Topics covered

• Ted Turner
• CNN history
• media legacy
• TV news revolution
• philanthropy

Keywords

• Ted Turner
• CNN
• media maverick
• philanthropist
• TV news

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CNN, Turner Enterprises

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