The Media Club · 4 February 2022 · 44 min
Trouble at CNN, Rogan Woes & Wordle Mania
- Jeff Zucker's Resignation from CNN
- Joe Rogan and Spotify Misinformation Controversy
- Wordle Acquisition by The New York Times
- UK Radio Industry and RAJAR Figures
- BBC Three Relaunch
- BBC Licence Fee and Future
- Google and Facebook Paying for News Content
- CNN+ Launch
In this episode of The Media Club, host Matt Deegan is joined by ITV News Washington correspondent Robert Moore and TV/audio critic Scott Bryan to discuss the resignation of CNN boss Jeff Zucker following a relationship scandal, the fallout from Joe Rogan's COVID misinformation on Spotify, and the New York Times' acquisition of Wordle. The show also covers the latest RAJAR radio figures with Adam Bowie, the BBC's centenary promo, and debates around Google/Facebook paying for news content. The episode concludes with a media quiz and a sponsor read for Riverside.fm.
Key takeaways
- Jeff Zucker resigned as CNN president after admitting to an unethical relationship with a colleague, amid a wider scandal involving Chris Cuomo.
- Spotify faced backlash over Joe Rogan's COVID misinformation, leading to artist boycotts and White House involvement.
- The New York Times acquired Wordle for a low seven-figure sum, adding to its gaming portfolio.
- RAJAR figures showed mixed results for UK radio stations, with Boom Radio gaining hours and Times Radio falling back.
- The BBC launched a centenary promo emphasising its role in bringing the nation together, amid debates over its funding.
In this episode
- Intro and News Roundup
- Interview with Robert Moore on CNN and Capitol Riots
- Scott Bryan on BBC Three Relaunch
- Joe Rogan and Spotify Controversy
- Radio RAJAR Analysis with Adam Bowie
- Media News in Brief
- The Media Quiz
- Outro and Sponsor Message
Notable quotes
“I was the first Brit to storm Congress since the War of 1812.”
“It's given Fox News and the political right here just a ton of ammunition.”
“I think it's just been a big, a big old mess from the start.”
“I think sticking a sticker on it doesn't necessarily mean that it's going to be fine.”
“It had to happen. It had to happen eventually.”
“One radiar does not make a summer.”
Discussed
Jeff Zucker · Joe Rogan · CNN · Spotify · The New York Times · BBC · ITV News
Mentioned or recommended
- The Joe Rogan Experience
- Wordle
- Fear Factor
- The Apprentice
- The Morning Show
- HBO Max
- BBC Three relaunch
- CNN+
- The Athletics
- Spelling Bee
- Sue Gray report
- BBC 100 promo
- Riverside.fm
