A conglomerate has taken ownership of Discovery Channel and CNN, which is currently featuring an investigation by Josh Gates.
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Updated Jul 21
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What happened
A conglomerate has taken ownership of Discovery Channel and CNN, which is currently featuring an investigation by Josh Gates.
Who's involved
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The entities involved
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Warner Bros. Discovery
American mass media and entertainment conglomerate
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Discovery Channel
American basic cable and satellite television channel
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Josh Gates
American explorer and television host
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CNN
American news channel
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- Concerns are mounting regarding the acquisition of CNN by an unnamed acquiring conglomerate, with focus on editorial independence and job security.
- The corporate drama surrounding the acquisition of CNN and CBS News is ongoing, with states seeking settlements and operational changes being proposed.