Emergency Pod: Jeff Zucker's Shocking Resignation from CNN

Published: Feb. 3, 2022, 1:30 a.m.

On this special bonus episode of The Powers That Be, Puck writers Peter Hamby, Matt Belloni, and Dylan Byers talk about the surprise resignation of CNN chief Jeff Zucker at a pivotal and turbulent time for the network. Topics discussed include:\nZucker's relationship with CNN chief spokesperson Allison Gollust was "the worst-kept secret" in the media world\nWhy many workers at CNN \u2014 including some famous on-air talent \u2014 are devastated by his departure\nIs this Chris Cuomo's revenge? And would this have ever happened if Zucker hadn't put the Cuomo Brothers on air in 2020?\nWhat does he do next?\n\nPuck's team writes about the inside conversation happening in Wall Street, Washington, Silicon Valley, and Hollywood.\xa0https://puck.news/subscribe/ (Become a Puck member)\xa0starting at $12.99/month or $100/year for daily articles and breaking news from Peter, Matt, Dylan, and more.\n \nTo learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy\n \n Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices