News Outlets Protest Trump's Media Bans, Trump At UNGA, Paramount Merger Settlement
Summary
NPR reports on a unified media boycott of White House pool coverage in protest of President Trump's ban on CNN, MSNOW, and Politico journalists, alongside his launch of a new "Trump TV" stream. The episode also covers Trump's upcoming U.N. address and private diplomatic meetings amid tensions over Iran, and details a settlement in the $111 billion Paramount-Warner Bros. merger that includes promises of editorial independence for CNN and CBS News.
Topics discussed
Intro: Media protest and day's headlines
Sponsorships: BetterHelp and Conservation Fund
Media boycott of Trump pool coverage and legal response
Trump's U.N. speech and diplomatic meetings
Paramount-Warner Bros merger settlement details
Credits and sign-off
Sponsorships: Mint Mobile, Total Wine, Schwab
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