What happens to CNN if Paramount buys Warner Bros. Discovery?
Fri Feb 27 5:04 pm
The deal struck by Paramount to acquire CNN's parent company leaves a series of questions over the cable TV news giant. Journalists there are girding for what could be next if the deal is approved.
Local 'All Things Considered' host Alex Chrichton signs off after 42 years at WXXI
Fri Feb 27 4:53 pm
WXXI News' Alex Crichton is retiring Friday, after 42 years at the station and hosting All Things Considered in Rochester, N.Y.
Paramount and Warner Bros' deal is about merging studios, and a whole lot more
Fri Feb 27 12:36 pm
The nearly $111 billion marriage would unite Paramount and Warner film studios, streamers and television properties — including CNN — under the control of the wealthy Ellison family.
Netflix drops bid for Warner Bros. after Paramount's offers 'superior' deal
Fri Feb 27 4:43 am
Warner Bros. Discovery said it's merging with Skydance-owned Paramount after Netflix indicated it would not attempt to best its rival's bid.
In reversal, Warner Bros. jilts Netflix for Paramount
Thu Feb 26 5:43 pm
Warner Bros. says Paramount's sweetened bid to buy the whole company is "superior" to an $83 billion deal it struck with Netflix for just its streaming services, studios, and intellectual property.
Readers say goodbye to Book World from 'The Washington Post'
Tue Feb 24 5:15 pm
Fans of The Washington Post's now-canceled Book World section had a send-off for it last weekend. It was one of the last major sources of book reviews and recommendations for a general news audience.
FCC calls for more 'patriotic, pro-America' programming in run-up to 250th anniversary
Sat Feb 21 5:32 pm
The "Pledge America Campaign" urges broadcasters to focus on programming that highlights "the historic accomplishments of this great nation from our founding through the Trump Administration today."
CBS in the spotlight as parent company pursues Warner Bros. Discovery deal
Wed Feb 18 4:42 am
As CBS's parent company makes a final play for Warner Bros. Discovery, CBS faces scrutiny over claims it blocked a Stephen Colbert interview while Anderson Cooper stepped down from 60 Minutes.
Rep. Sam Liccardo, D-Calif., talks about bids to takeover Warner Bros. Discovery
Wed Feb 18 4:42 am
NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with Democratic Rep. Sam Liccardo of California about the takeover talks between Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount.
'Gilmore Girls' podcast brings fans together
Sat Feb 14 5:48 pm
From fan festivals to new friendships, 'Gilmore Girls' has built a community beyond the screen, says Lily Tyson, series producer of 'Generation Gilmore Girls' from Connecticut Public Radio.
