The Powers That Be: Daily

Media Monday: Disney’s Cable War & More CNN!

Sep 4, 2023
Disney's battle with Charter and the decline of linear TV. The forthcoming Thompson Era at CNN. Charter Spectrum vs. ESPN and the broken cable system. The discussion on CNN plus and building a digital subscription audience. Legalities and disruptions in broadcasting. The future of CNN and the impact of Mark Tomson's arrival.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 2min
2
Charter Spectrum vs. ESPN: Cable System Restructuring
01:46 • 11min
3
Discussion on CNN plus and the Nostalgia of Executives
12:47 • 3min
4
Legalities and Disruptions in Broadcasting
16:10 • 5min
5
The Future of CNN and the Impact of Mark Tomson's Arrival
21:26 • 2min