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The Sad Way Trump’s War with CNN Could Keep Cable Cheaper

The Sad Way Trump’s War with CNN Could Keep Cable Cheaper

The Sad Way Trump’s War with CNN Could Keep Cable Cheaper

Business, Spoken · SpokenLayer

February 21, 20177m 26s

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Show Notes

This week, President Trump’s senior advisor and son-in-law Jared Kushner reportedly met with Time Warner executives to complain about CNN’s coverage of the president. Any visit from a White House official seeking to stifle journalists is disturbing. But Time Warner, which owns CNN, has another problem that’s all tied up in presidential politics. The cable and entertainment giant is seeking to sell itself to AT&T, a mega-merger that would require federal approval.

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