The Powers That Be: Daily Media Monday: A Zazpocalypse Postmortem & WaPo Woes Cont’d
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Jun 16, 2025 Jon Kelly, co-founder of Puck and executive producer, joins Dylan Byers to analyze the fallout from the Warner Brothers Discovery spinoff. They dive into the shifting landscape of major media networks like HBO and CNN, spotlighting the financial strains and layoffs affecting these giants. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by The Washington Post under Matt Murray’s leadership, shedding light on its identity crisis amid evolving viewer habits and uncertain futures.
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Warner Bros Split Reality Check
- The Warner Brothers Discovery split was expected and resulted from existential financial pressures.
- Studios and streaming sectors are not high growth and likely will be sold to other entities soon.
CNN's Shrinking Role
- CNN faces severe decline with shrinking audience and resources.
- Their future resembles a niche cable network rather than a major news powerhouse.
CNN Insider Reactions
- CNN staff showed denial about the network's looming shrinkage and decline.
- Some insiders are experiencing an ongoing, long slide toward a steep fall in the company's fortunes.