Reese Schonfeld transforms tragedies into triumph as CNN becomes America’s primary source of breaking news.
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Mar 2025
Making the News - Ted Turner and CNN | Ted Versus Reese | 3
<p>As CNN goes from strength to strength, cracks begin to appear in Ted Turner and Reese Schonfeld’s relationship.</p><p>Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at <a href="https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter" rel="noo ... Show More
33m 55s
Apr 2025
Making the News - Ted Turner and CNN | The Cable News War | 4
<p>Ted Turner’s CNN meets the challenge of a rival 24-hour news channel, but without the aid of the man who was the driving force behind CNN’s success.</p><p>Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at <a href="https://w ... Show More
32m 31s
Apr 2025
Making the News - Ted Turner and CNN | Author Lisa Napoli discusses CNN’s impact on American television and culture | 5
<p>Journalist and author Lisa Napoli explores how CNN pioneered a new form of television news, and the role played by media mogul Ted Turner in the channel’s early history.</p><p>Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now ... Show More
37m 15s
Jun 2025
ENCORE: Watergate | The Fifth Man | 3
<p>Woodward and Bernstein uncover a shocking revelation about President Nixon's chief of staff. But when their story is published, the reporters find themselves backed into a corner.</p><p>Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Si ... Show More
42m 13s
Apr 2025
ENCORE: Edward Snowden | Meet the Press | 1
<p>Filmmaker Laura Poitras gets a tip from a mysterious informant. Despite the enormous risks, Poitras pursues the story, and teams up with reporter Glenn Greenwald.</p><p>Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at <a h ... Show More
40m 59s
Oct 2025
Dieselgate | Running on Fumes | 2
<p>By 2014, Volkswagen has taken the U.S. auto market by storm with its fleet of affordable, fuel-efficient diesel cars. But a new study threatens to reveal the dirty truth behind so-called ""clean"" diesel. When the EPA comes knocking with questions, the company's very survival ... Show More
38m 38s
Nov 2025
Deepwater Horizon | The Insidious War | 4
<p>As oil continues to leak into the Gulf, BP claims it will “make it right”. But the company does everything they can to silence critics and hide the scale of the disaster. </p><p>Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign ... Show More
37m 19s
Apr 2025
The Whole Foods Rebellion | Tiny Acorns, Mighty Oaks | 2
<p>CEO John Mackey is on a mission to take Whole Foods national. But he is about to run into major opposition. And to succeed in his quest, he must face down rebellious employees, ambitious rivals, animal rights activists and his own father.</p><p>Be the first to know about Wonde ... Show More
45m 1s
Jan 2025
Challenger Disaster | Revisiting the Tragedy | 5
<p>Like most people who were alive in 1986, filmmaker Steven Leckart remembers the Challenger disaster. He was a kid in elementary school at the time. But as an adult, Leckart set out to explore the aftermath of what happened through interviews with astronauts’ family members, en ... Show More
36m 41s