Over the past week, I’ve been covering the fallout from Jeff Zucker’s ouster, and its implications for CNN’s journalists, the network, and its new parentco., Warner Bros. Discovery. Today, I’m discussing the latest details, including some fresh reporting, with Puck co-founder, Jon Kelly. Herewith…
Jon Kelly: Dylan, you’ve had a week covering the fallout from Jeff Zucker’s resignation. Naturally, the most heated conversations are about what’s going on inside CNN, but I’m most curious about the higher-altitude picture. Not only does Warner Bros. Discovery C.E.O. David Zaslav have to hire Zucker’s replacement, but he’s also likely to replace Zucker’s old boss, Jason Kilar, who is presumed to exit at the conclusion of the deal. What are you hearing about this?
