Ratings-challenged CNN is reportedly set for a major bloodbath � with
boss Mark Thompson expected to lay off high-priced on-air talent as part
of wide-ranging layoffs.

The cable network � which lagged behind rivals MSNBC and Fox News during
last week�s Election Night coverage � will implement �layoffs that will
impact hundreds of employees across the organization,� according to Puck
News.

Thompson, who took over last year after the ouster of Chris Licht, will
cull personnel from CNN�s television production teams whose �talents
won�t necessarily be needed in the new digital-first landscape,� the
outlet added.

The network�s workforce is reported to be coping with �an atmosphere of
high stress and high anxiety,� according to Puck.

Thompson, the former CEO of the New York Times and the BBC, may also
demand deep cuts to the massive salaries raked in by its struggling
primetime stable of anchors, which include Anderson Cooper, Erin Burnett
and Kaitlan Collins.

Cooper, who anchored the Election night coverage, rakes in an annual
salary reported to be as high as $20 million. Burnett makes about $6
million and Collins takes home a more budget-friendly $3 million.

The Post has sought comment from CNN.

Signs of change were apparent on Monday after Chris Wallace confirmed
that he was leaving CNN � ending a three-year stint at the network that
was marred by low ratings and turmoil in its corporate board.

Last month, the independent newsletter The Ankler reported that Thompson
would ask Wallace, who was earning a reported salary of $8.5 million
annually, as well as other top stars at the network such as Jake Tapper
and Wolf Blitzer to take pay cuts.

As part of Thompson�s reorganization plan, CNN will ask reporters and
correspondents to assume more of the responsibilities that are currently
being handled by producers and production assistants.

CNN will also do away with redundant assignments while either reducing �
or outright eliminating � various divisions, according to Puck.

Earlier this year, CNN laid off about 100 employees � or 3% of its
workforce.

The expected changes come amid paltry ratings for the network on
Election Day � a day that is has historically dominated.

CNN had just 5.1 million viewers in prime time last Tuesday night,
according to Nielsen data. Fox News, which shares common ownership with
The Post, reeled in 10.3 million viewers from 8 to 11 p.m. Eastern time
on Tuesday, according to Nielsen data.

MSNBC�s coverage, anchored by Rachel Maddow, averaged 6 million viewers
to best CNN for the first time in its history.

In 2016, CNN had an audience of 13.3 million viewers on Election Day.

CNN spokespeople touted the network�s �cross-platform audience� of 44
million, which includes 14 million who streamed coverage on its digital
platforms and on CNN Max.

The network also noted that 67 million people visited CNN.com over the
course of Election Day.

https://nypost.com/2024/11/12/media/cnn-boss-mark-thompson-to-lay-off-
hundreds-after-election-day-ratings-wipeout-report/

Woke sux dix wrote this post while blinking in Morse code:

> Ratings-challenged CNN is reportedly set for a major bloodbath — with
> boss Mark Thompson expected to lay off high-priced on-air talent as part
> of wide-ranging layoffs.
>
> The cable network — which lagged behind rivals MSNBC and Fox News during
> last week’s Election Night coverage — will implement “layoffs that will
> impact hundreds of employees across the organization,” according to Puck
> News.
>
> Thompson, who took over last year after the ouster of Chris Licht, will
> cull personnel from CNN’s television production teams whose “talents
> won’t necessarily be needed in the new digital-first landscape,” the
> outlet added.
>
> The network’s workforce is reported to be coping with “an atmosphere of
> high stress and high anxiety,” according to Puck.
>
> Thompson, the former CEO of the New York Times and the BBC, may also
> demand deep cuts to the massive salaries raked in by its struggling
> primetime stable of anchors, which include Anderson Cooper, Erin Burnett
> and Kaitlan Collins.
>
> Cooper, who anchored the Election night coverage, rakes in an annual
> salary reported to be as high as $20 million. Burnett makes about $6
> million and Collins takes home a more budget-friendly $3 million.
>
> The Post has sought comment from CNN.
>
> Signs of change were apparent on Monday after Chris Wallace confirmed
> that he was leaving CNN — ending a three-year stint at the network that
> was marred by low ratings and turmoil in its corporate board.
>
> Last month, the independent newsletter The Ankler reported that Thompson
> would ask Wallace, who was earning a reported salary of $8.5 million
> annually, as well as other top stars at the network such as Jake Tapper
> and Wolf Blitzer to take pay cuts.
>
> As part of Thompson’s reorganization plan, CNN will ask reporters and
> correspondents to assume more of the responsibilities that are currently
> being handled by producers and production assistants.
>
> CNN will also do away with redundant assignments while either reducing —
> or outright eliminating — various divisions, according to Puck.
>
> Earlier this year, CNN laid off about 100 employees — or 3% of its
> workforce.
>
> The expected changes come amid paltry ratings for the network on
> Election Day — a day that is has historically dominated.
>
> CNN had just 5.1 million viewers in prime time last Tuesday night,
> according to Nielsen data. Fox News, which shares common ownership with
> The Post, reeled in 10.3 million viewers from 8 to 11 p.m. Eastern time
> on Tuesday, according to Nielsen data.
>
> MSNBC’s coverage, anchored by Rachel Maddow, averaged 6 million viewers
> to best CNN for the first time in its history.
>
> In 2016, CNN had an audience of 13.3 million viewers on Election Day.
>
> CNN spokespeople touted the network’s “cross-platform audience” of 44
> million, which includes 14 million who streamed coverage on its digital
> platforms and on CNN Max.
>
> The network also noted that 67 million people visited CNN.com over the
> course of Election Day.
>
> https://nypost.com/2024/11/12/media/cnn-boss-mark-thompson-to-lay-off-
> hundreds-after-election-day-ratings-wipeout-report/
>

Maybe viewers didn't like this:

https://www.reuters.com/world/us/cnn-getting-more-republicans-on-air-it-seeks-political-diversity-2023-05-18/

CNN getting more Republicans on-air as it seeks political diversity

And maybe they're tired of CNN sane-washing K00k Trump.

--
A Smith & Wesson beats four aces.

Chris Ahlstrom <OFeem1987@teleworm.us> wrote:

>Maybe [CNN's] viewers didn't like this:
>
> https://www.reuters.com/world/us/cnn-getting-more-republicans-on-air-it-seeks-political-diversity-2023-05-18/
>
> CNN getting more Republicans on-air as it seeks political diversity
>
>And maybe they're tired of CNN sane-washing K00k Trump.

Why are we even worried, about cable news BS? If you want real TV
news, PBS and BBC exist. The commercial networks, and cable news, are
spew.

--
Joel W. Crump

Amendment XIV
Section 1.

[...] No state shall make or enforce any law which shall
abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the
United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of
life, liberty, or property, without due process of law;
nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal
protection of the laws.

Dobbs rewrites this, it is invalid precedent. States are
liable for denying needed abortions, e.g. TX.

In news:55k9jj12qlgen4ummdre8k0a6lpv2i9puc@4ax.com, Joel <joelcrump@gmail.com>
typed:

> Chris Ahlstrom <OFeem1987@teleworm.us> wrote:

>> Maybe [CNN's] viewers didn't like this:

>> https://www.reuters.com/world/us/cnn-getting-more-republicans-on-air-it-seeks-political-diversity-2023-05-18/

>> CNN getting more Republicans on-air as it seeks political diversity

>> And maybe they're tired of CNN sane-washing K00k Trump.

> Why are we even worried, about cable news BS? If you want real TV
> news, PBS and BBC exist. The commercial networks, and cable news, are
> spew.

PBS and BBC exist because of tax dollars.

"max headroom" <maximusheadroom@gmx.com> wrote:

>> Why are we even worried, about cable news BS? If you want real TV
>> news, PBS and BBC exist. The commercial networks, and cable news, are
>> spew.
>
>PBS and BBC exist because of tax dollars.

I contribute, actually, it gives me unlimited streaming of their
shows. Much more worthwhile, than Netflix or cable.

--
Joel W. Crump

Amendment XIV
Section 1.

[...] No state shall make or enforce any law which shall
abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the
United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of
life, liberty, or property, without due process of law;
nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal
protection of the laws.

Dobbs rewrites this, it is invalid precedent. States are
liable for denying needed abortions, e.g. TX.

In news:nr6cjj9ee1jihh3i3iin7roupqjfp3ts9o@4ax.com, Joel <joelcrump@gmail.com>
typed:

> "max headroom" <maximusheadroom@gmx.com> wrote:

>>> Why are we even worried, about cable news BS? If you want real TV
>>> news, PBS and BBC exist. The commercial networks, and cable news, are
>>> spew.

>> PBS and BBC exist because of tax dollars.

> I contribute, actually, it gives me unlimited streaming of their
> shows. Much more worthwhile, than Netflix or cable.

Drink your Kool-Aid.

"max headroom" <maximusheadroom@gmx.com> wrote:

>X-Newsreader: Microsoft Outlook Express 6.00.2900.5931
>
>In news:nr6cjj9ee1jihh3i3iin7roupqjfp3ts9o@4ax.com, Joel <joelcrump@gmail.com>
>typed:
>> "max headroom" <maximusheadroom@gmx.com> wrote:
>
>>>> Why are we even worried, about cable news BS? If you want real TV
>>>> news, PBS and BBC exist. The commercial networks, and cable news, are
>>>> spew.
>
>>> PBS and BBC exist because of tax dollars.
>
>> I contribute, actually, it gives me unlimited streaming of their
>> shows. Much more worthwhile, than Netflix or cable.
>
>Drink your Kool-Aid.

Unlike the commercial TV bullshit? Heh. And you're running Windows
XP. You're a fucking idiot.

--
Joel W. Crump

Amendment XIV
Section 1.

[...] No state shall make or enforce any law which shall
abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the
United States; nor shall any state deprive any person of
life, liberty, or property, without due process of law;
nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal
protection of the laws.

Dobbs rewrites this, it is invalid precedent. States are
liable for denying needed abortions, e.g. TX.

On 11/13/2024 9:04 AM, Chris Ahlstrom wrote:
> Maybe viewers didn't like this:
STFU, Rudence!

You are a rampant public death threat maker and Suckramento dwarf named
Jonathan D Ball.

FOAD, you traitor to America~!

Governor Swill /Rudy Canoza/Lou Bricano/J Carlson/Michael A
Terrell/Chris Ahlstrom/D.Ray/Henry Bodkin/Al Feldhauser
Susan Cohen and a dozen other forged socks of living and dead posters wrote:

Multiple death threats against Trump:
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> No. I am a patriotic American who wants the country and its people to
thrive. Getting rid of Trump permanently
> is an important step to getting there.

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That constitutes a DEATH THREAT against a former President, Rudey:

https://www.law.cornell.edu/uscode/text/18/871
18 U.S. Code § 871 - Threats against President and successors to the
Presidency
U.S. Code
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(a)Whoever knowingly and willfully deposits for conveyance in the mail
or for a delivery from any post office or by any letter carrier any
letter, paper, writing, print, missive, or document containing any
threat to take the life of, to kidnap, or to inflict bodily harm upon
the President of the United States, the President-elect, the Vice
President or other officer next in the order of succession to the office
of President of the United States, or the Vice President-elect, or
knowingly and willfully otherwise makes any such threat against the
President, President-elect, Vice President or other officer next in the
order of succession to the office of President, or Vice President-elect,
shall be fined under this title or imprisoned not more than five years,
or both.
(b)The terms “President-elect” and “Vice President-elect” as used in
this section shall mean such persons as are the apparent successful
candidates for the offices of President and Vice President,
respectively, as ascertained from the results of the general elections
held to determine the electors of President and Vice President in
accordance with title 3, United States Code, sections 1 and 2. The
phrase “other officer next in the order of succession to the office of
President” as used in this section shall mean the person next in the
order of succession to act as President in accordance with title 3,
United States Code, sections 19 and 20.
(June 25, 1948, ch. 645, 62 Stat. 740; June 1, 1955, ch. 115, § 1, 69
Stat. 80; Pub. L. 87–829, § 1, Oct. 15, 1962, 76 Stat. 956; Pub. L.
97–297, § 2, Oct. 12, 1982, 96 Stat. 1318; Pub. L. 103–322, title
XXXIII, § 330016(1)(H), Sept. 13, 1994, 108 Stat. 2147.)

9-65.200 - Threats Against the President and Successors to the
Presidency; Threats Against Former Presidents; and Certain Other Secret
Service Protectees
The Counterterrorism Section of the National Security Division has
supervisory authority over 18 U.S.C. §§ 871 and 879 cases. As great
caution must be taken in matters relating to the security of the persons
protected by 18 U.S.C. § 871, United States Attorneys are encouraged to
consult with the Counterterrorism Section (CTS) of the National Security
Division when they have doubts on the prosecutive merit of a case. For
the same reason, dismissal of complaints under 18 U.S.C. § 871, when the
defendant is in custody under the Mental Incompetency Statutes (18
U.S.C. §§ 4244, 4246), requires approval from CTS. In other cases,
United States Attorneys must consult prior to dismissing a count
involving, or entering into any sentence commitment or other case
settlement involving a § 871 charge.

https://www.secretservice.gov/newsroom/releases/2024/01/phoenix-man-arrested-making-online-death-threats-against-president-and

PHOENIX –David Michael Hanson, 41, of Phoenix, was arrested on Wednesday
for making online threats against the President and Vice-President.
Hanson was charged by Federal criminal complaint on Tuesday with five
counts of Threats Against the President and Successors to the Presidency
and five counts of Interstate Communication of Threats.

The complaint alleges that in November and December of 2023, while
living in Arizona, Hanson used a social media platform to post threats
to murder the President and Vice President of the United States. On
November 19, 2023, Hanson posted online a series of threatening
statements including one that stated, “#joeAndKamala I’m asking you to
resign on Monday your alternative is death brutally murdered.” After the
U.S. Secret Service spoke to Hanson and warned him that it was a Federal
crime to post such threats, on December 23, 2023, Hanson posted another
series of similar threats aimed at the President and Vice-President.

Each count of Threats Against the President and Successors to the
Presidency carries a maximum sentence of five years in prison, a fine of
up to $250,000, and up to three years of supervised release. Each count
of Interstate Communication of Threats carries a maximum sentence of
five years in prison, a fine of up to $250,000, and up to three years of
supervised release.

In article <nr6cjj9ee1jihh3i3iin7roupqjfp3ts9o@4ax.com>,
joelcrump@gmail.com says...
>
> "max headroom" <maximusheadroom@gmx.com> wrote:
>
> >> Why are we even worried, about cable news BS? If you want real TV
> >> news, PBS and BBC exist. The commercial networks, and cable news, are
> >> spew.
> >
> >PBS and BBC exist because of tax dollars.
>
>
> I contribute, actually, it gives me unlimited streaming of their
> shows. Much more worthwhile, than Netflix or cable.

You pay for PBS-NPR?
You must be a fool.
Trump is going to revoke their government funding as he
should because it's nothing more than a septic tank of
left wing propaganda.