Ted Turner: The mastermind behind the imperialism of satellite broadcasting

Ted Turner, the man who built what can only be described as the imperialism of satellite broadcasting through CNN, has died. He was the first to turn news into a 24‑hour live stream, transforming television from a medium of entertainment into a global news platform. CNN’s CEO Mark Thompson described Turner as “bold, fearless, and always willing to trust his own judgment.” But celebrating Turner’s unwavering trust in his own instincts clashes with the spirit envisioned by the American Founding Fathers—men who preferred a nation without a government to a nation without a free press. CNN still posts operating profits, yet they are nearly half a billion dollars below its last peak. The era of the 1990s—when CNN stood alone […]