Kara Swisher is taking her aviators elsewhere if Paramount takes CNN
Swisher has been an on-air contributor since 2023; now she has three words for the Ellisons: "Fuck these guys."
Tech journalist Kara Swisher, known for her aviator sunglasses, has told CNN business executives to "Fuck these guys" after Bloomberg reported that they might acquire CNN's parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery. Swisher, who has been a contributing anchor for CNN since 2023, has been making exit plans for her contract, which is set to expire in December.
She has asked her agent to terminate the contract, citing that she no longer wants to work with the new owners. Despite CNN attempting to keep her, Swisher maintains that she has better opportunities with more substantial audiences. David Ellison, a key figure in the potential acquisition, has appointed Bari Weiss, a controversial figure, as the new head of CBS.
Weiss' handling of the network has led to a rating decline and the departure of key staff, including 60 Minutes correspondent Anderson Cooper, who is a prominent CNN personality. Swisher's decision to leave CNN could be a sign of similar departures from the brand under Paramount's control.
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