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5 days ago
- Business
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Revolving Door Roundup: Alex Marquardt Departs CNN Following Defamation Suit Settlement
CNN farewells: Alex Marquardt announced on Monday via social media that he would be leaving CNN after eight years working for the network most recently as its chief national security correspondent. 'Tough to say goodbye, but it's been an honor to work among the very best in the business,' Marquardt wrote. 'Profound thank you to my comrades on the National Security team & the phenomenal teammates I've worked with in the US and abroad.' He did not provide a reason for his exit, but additional reporting from Status' Oliver Darcy revealed the reason was "editorial differences" between Marquardt and the network. Marquardt was involved in the costly defamation suit CNN settled in January, when a Florida jury found the network liable in a defamation case brought by Navy veteran Zachary Young. CNN stood by its story and Marquardt, despite the settlement. 'We remain proud of our journalists and are 100% committed to strong, fearless, and fair-minded reporting at CNN, though we will, of course, take what useful lessons we can from this case,' the network told TVNewser at the time. Also departing CNN is Nick Valenica, who announced his departure via Instagram. After starting with the network 19 years ago as a teleprompter operator, he eventually worked his way up to reporting across the U.S. and Latin America. Most recently he served as a correspondent based at the network's headquarters in Atlanta. Valencia did not disclose his post-CNN plans. TVNewser reached out to CNN regarding both departures, but the network declined to comment. Meanwhile, in hiring news, CNN announced that Boer Deng is joining the network as a supervising editor for enterprise based out of the network's Washington, D.C., bureau. Deng was most recently with Radio Free Asia, where she launched the investigative unit and oversaw reporting across Asia, Europe, and North America that uncovered financial crimes, espionage operations, and corruption. Pentagon papers: One America News Network's Pentagon reporter, Gabrielle Cuccia, has been let go from the conservative-leaning network. According to the Associated Press, Cuccia believes she was relieved of her duties over due to opinions expressed in a Substack post about the new press restrictions being enforced at the Pentagon by defense secretary Pete Hegseth. 'When a reporter asks inconvenient questions about government overreach, the response should be accountability-not silence, and certainly not separation,' Cuccia said. International promotions: CBS News announced that Imtiaz Tyab and Debora Patta have been promoted to senior foreign correspondents. Tyab is based in London and has been with the network since 2019, while Patta is located in Johannesburg, South Africa, and has been part of CBS News since 2013. Cancer diagnosis: ESPN anchor Jay Harris made an appearance on Thursday's edition of ABC News' Good Morning America speaking to Michael Strahan about his recent prostate cancer diagnosis. 'I'm having surgery on Tuesday,' Harris said. 'I'll be away from SportsCenter for about a month to recover. Then I'm coming back better than ever.'
Yahoo
06-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
By the Book: Johnny Joey Jones Previews Behind the Badge (First Look)
By the Book is a series where journalists discuss their works of fiction and non-fiction. When tragedy strikes, first responders are always the first on the scene. But the physical and emotional toll that comes with reacting to emergencies in real time can take their toll over the days, weeks, and years in the field. That's why Fox News Media correspondent Johnny Joey Jones set out to collect responders' stories in his latest book, Behind the Badge: Answering the Call to Serve on America's Homefront. TVNewser has your exclusive first look at the cover of the book, out on shelves on June 17. It's the 15th release from Fox News Books, the network's publishing arm. "The experience of a first responder is more traumatic than most Americans realize,' Jones tells us. 'They drive through their battlefield every day.' Courtesy Fox News Media 'The same intersection where they turn to take their kids to school is where they've seen countless car crashes and lives lost,' he adds. 'Their church sits next to a building where they could get everyone out of fire.' Among the past and present responders profiled in Behind the Badge are Arizona sheriff Mark Lamb, Florida police deputy Katelyn Kotfila, former medic Vincent Vargas, and firefighter Keith Dempsey, who also happens to be Jones' brother-in-law. Before joining Fox News, Jones served in the Marine Corps and lost both of his legs above the knee during a deployment in Afghanistan. (His Fox colleague, Benjamin Hall, was also severely injured in a war zone, and has written about his experience.) Since returning to civilian life, he has been involved in various veterans' causes. His previous book, 2023's Unbroken Bonds of Battle, tells the story of some of the soldiers he met abroad. Behind the Badge brings his cause stateside, shining a spotlight on the private and public battles that first responders face every day. 'The book lets them tell their stories in their words and gives us a glimpse into the price they pay to keep us safe,' Jones says.
Yahoo
29-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Chris Jansing Shares Her Experience Covering Pope Francis' Funeral
For the past week, the news industry's attention has been concentrated on Vatican City as the world mourned Pope Francis. All the major news networks offered live coverage of the Pope's funeral, which took place during the early morning hours on Saturday. MSNBC anchor Chris Jansing was among the reporters on the ground, having covered the papacy for many years. Beginning May 5, she'll anchor a two-hour edition of MSNBC Reports at noon ET covering the conclave that will choose the new pope. Following the funeral, Jansing spoke with TVNewser about recent Vatican City events and what's next for the papacy. You have covered the papacy for many years. What made Pope Francis different from his predecessors? It's been 20 years-and three popes-since I began reporting on the major Vatican moments. Francis' papacy has seen tremendous external change; during his 12 years, technology transformed reporters' ability to cover him in real time in travels around the world-65 countries! And I think people get it right when they say Francis has a cinematic quality, warm and approachable. Those qualities, at a time when so many feel the world is in chaos, are probably why he had approval ratings any politician would envy. It's been nearly a week since you landed in the Vatican. Can you explain the atmosphere on the ground? The first reaction after his death was shock. Francis had been in St. Peter's Square just the day before for Easter. Now, at the end of the week, it feels more like a pilgrimage. People tell me they feel called to pay their respects, to thank him. And for many, to witness history. Why is the Pope still revered and important and why is papacy coverage warranted? In sheer numbers, of course, Pope Francis led the world's nearly 1.4 billion Catholics and was the world's most recognizable religious leader. What you learn when you walk the line of mourners, though, is that it is filled with non-Catholics, too. I've spoken to Protestants, Buddhist, Jews, and agnostics who speak with great admiration for him, and who often told me he represented hope for things to be better. I heard that word a lot this week-hope. I heard a lot of people say, We need that now. Is there something unique that caught your eye during Pope Francis' funeral? For me, it's two images. The lone nun, a decades-long friend of Pope Francis standing in an area around his coffin that was always reserved for men. Her raw emotion-and the deference paid-was deeply moving. And then there was a little girl whose mom asked her if she wanted to say goodbye to the Pope. She did, and they waited in line for hours because that little girl said she wanted to ask Francis to say hi to her grandfather, who had died. It's a great privilege to do this job, to witness history and tell these stories. And no matter how big the story, it's usually individual people who stick with me. What happens next when it comes to naming the next pope? The high drama that follows every papal funeral is so dramatic that movies have been made about it. And even before the Cardinals go into the Sistine Chapel to vote, the conversations between them that are never revealed are nevertheless the subject of intense speculation. How long will it take until there's white smoke signaling the new Pope? How many votes? The fascination is no surprise, especially since so many conclaves have produced unexpected outcomes. What's the saying? Anyone who goes into the conclave as a Pope comes out of it a Cardinal! So buckle up.
Business Mayor
28-04-2025
- Politics
- Business Mayor
Chris Jansing Shares Her Experience Covering Pope Francis' Funeral
For the past week, the news industry's attention has been concentrated on Vatican City as the world mourned Pope Francis. All the major news networks offered live coverage of the Pope's funeral, which took place during the early morning hours on Saturday. MSNBC anchor Chris Jansing was among the reporters on the ground, having covered the papacy for many years. Beginning May 5, she'll anchor a two-hour edition of MSNBC Reports at noon ET covering the conclave that will choose the new pope. Following the funeral, Jansing spoke with TVNewser about recent Vatican City events and what's next for the papacy. You have covered the papacy for many years. What made Pope Francis different from his predecessors? It's been 20 years—and three popes—since I began reporting on the major Vatican moments. Francis' papacy has seen tremendous external change; during his 12 years, technology transformed reporters' ability to cover him in real time in travels around the world—65 countries! And I think people get it right when they say Francis has a cinematic quality, warm and approachable. Those qualities, at a time when so many feel the world is in chaos, are probably why he had approval ratings any politician would envy. It's been nearly a week since you landed in the Vatican. Can you explain the atmosphere on the ground? The first reaction after his death was shock. Francis had been in St. Peter's Square just the day before for Easter. Now, at the end of the week, it feels more like a pilgrimage. People tell me they feel called to pay their respects, to thank him. And for many, to witness history. Read More BBC's pop-up AR selfie booth shows visitors their wild side Why is the Pope still revered and important and why is papacy coverage warranted? In sheer numbers, of course, Pope Francis led the world's nearly 1.4 billion Catholics and was the world's most recognizable religious leader. What you learn when you walk the line of mourners, though, is that it is filled with non-Catholics, too. I've spoken to Protestants, Buddhist, Jews, and agnostics who speak with great admiration for him, and who often told me he represented hope for things to be better. I heard that word a lot this week—hope. I heard a lot of people say, We need that now. Is there something unique that caught your eye during Pope Francis' funeral? For me, it's two images. The lone nun, a decades-long friend of Pope Francis standing in an area around his coffin that was always reserved for men. Her raw emotion—and the deference paid—was deeply moving. And then there was a little girl whose mom asked her if she wanted to say goodbye to the Pope. She did, and they waited in line for hours because that little girl said she wanted to ask Francis to say hi to her grandfather, who had died. It's a great privilege to do this job, to witness history and tell these stories. And no matter how big the story, it's usually individual people who stick with me.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
MSNBC Drops 1st Promo for The Weeknight
With apologies to Loverboy, Alicia Menendez, Michael Steele, and Symone Sanders Townsend aren't working for The Weekend anymore. Starting May 5, the MSNBC trio are moving to The Weeknight-a new panel show that's taking over the 7 p.m. ET time slot formerly occupied by Joy Reid. (All times Eastern) TVNewser has your first look at the new trailer for The Weeknight, which will feature Menendez, Steele, and Sanders-Townsend kicking around the biggest stories and issues of the day five nights a week. The Monday newscast will air in a two-hour block from 7-9 p.m., while the other four nights are a one-hour affair from 7-8 p.m. 'Discourse and conversation aren't just abstract ideas-they're active practices and Michael Steele, Symone Sanders-Townsend, and Alicia Menendez are seasoned pros,' Maritza Berta, MSNBC's vice president of marketing, tells TVNewser. 'The dynamic energy among the original anchors of the original 'Weekend' is undeniable, and in this campaign, we showcase that natural chemistry by spotlighting their most compelling moments of roundtable conversation,' Berta continues. 'There's a genuine gravitational pull between the trio-and now, primetime viewers will discover that themselves five nights a week.' The Weeknight is part of a larger programming revamp initiated by MSNBC president Rebecca Kutler in February. Following the success of The Weekend since its January 2024 launch-the show propelled MSNBC ahead of CNN on weekend mornings with a 37% lead over its time slot rivals on that network-Menendez, Steele, and Sanders Townsend were brought into the primetime weeknight fold. As the promo implies, all three hosts are familiar faces to MSNBC's audience. Sanders Townsend joined the network in 2022 after a stint as chief spokesperson and a senior advisor for former Vice President Kamala Harris. Steele-a former chair of the Republican National Committee-appeared frequently as a political analyst before being named co-host of The Weekend in 2023. And Menendez joined MSNBC in 2019 and previously hosted the weekend show American Voices. (Menendez is the daughter of former New Jersey senator Bob Menendez, who recently received an 11-year prison sentence after being found guilty in a federal corruption case.) Meanwhile, the trio's former Weekend home is getting a franchise expansion. May 3 sees the dual debuts of a three hour morning edition co-hosted by Jonathan Capehart, Eugene Daniels, and Jackie Alemany from 7-10 a.m., as well as The Weekend: Primetime, a three hour evening version airing from 6-9 p.m with Ayman Mohyeldin, Antonia Hylton, Catherine Rampell, and Elise Jordan serving as co-hosts. The Weeknight replaces the 7 p.m. placeholder MSNBC Prime, which has kept that hour warm since Reid's departure in February. The network has seen a ratings resurgence since President Donald Trump returned to the Oval Office in January, at which point Rachel Maddow returned to her eponymous 9 p.m. newscast five nights a week during the administration's first 100 days. With those 100 days nearly up, though, Maddow will shift back to a Monday-only schedule and Jen Psaki will take over the 9 p.m. time slot on Tuesdays through Fridays in place of Alex Wagner, who has since been named a senior political analyst for the network. MSNBC is also in the process of building up its independent newsgathering operation as its split from the NBCUniversal News Group to join SpinCo looms later this year.
