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A Bad Week for Media Men

Fox News host Tucker Carlson, CNN anchor Don Lemon, and NBCU CEO Jeff Shell are all out. Here’s what you need to know about a wild week in the media business.

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IF YOU READ ONE THING: “Cable News in Chaos After 3 Major Departures”

A slew of shocking media firings, all occurring in less than 24 hours for different reasons, has thrown the cable news industry into a tailspin.

THE SCENE AT CNN: “The Dramatic End of Don Lemon’s Controversial Tenure at CNN”

CNN has “parted ways” with the CNN This Morning co-host following allegations of misogyny.

NBCU’S LATEST HEADACHE: “Jeff Shell’s Shocking NBCUniversal Exit Creates Uncertainties for Comcast’s Streaming Wars”

Its the latest in-house imbroglio for NBCU, which has grappled with the ousting of “Today” anchor Matt Lauer and former Universal honcho Ron Meyer under similar circumstances.

THE DRAMA AT FOX: “Tucker Carlson’s Abrupt Fox News Exit Fits With Murdoch Playbook”

Employees of Rupert Murdoch dating back to the 1980s have described being suddenly removed from top positions at his businesses.

WHY IT ALL MATTERS: "Cable News Remains Powerful. the Reaction to Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon Proves It"

ow the media reacted to the firings of the Fox News and CNN hosts is a signal of the power that cable TV news, and its anchors, continues to wield.

IF YOU READ ONE THING: “Cable News in Chaos After 3 Major Departures”

THE SCENE AT CNN: “The Dramatic End of Don Lemon’s Controversial Tenure at CNN”

NBCU’S LATEST HEADACHE: “Jeff Shell’s Shocking NBCUniversal Exit Creates Uncertainties for Comcast’s Streaming Wars”

THE DRAMA AT FOX: “Tucker Carlson’s Abrupt Fox News Exit Fits With Murdoch Playbook”

WHY IT ALL MATTERS: "Cable News Remains Powerful. the Reaction to Tucker Carlson and Don Lemon Proves It"

FURTHER READING: How Tucker Carlson Stoked White Fear to Conquer Cable