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CNN CEO Chris Licht resigns

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June 07, 2023

CNN CEO Chris Licht attends the 16th annual CNN Heroes All-Star Tribute. (Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

CNN CEO Chris Licht resigned Wednesday morning, after a tumultuous tenure running the network, including backlash over the botched town hall with former President Donald Trump last month.

NPR media critic David Folkenflik joins Here & Now's Robin Young.

This segment aired on June 7, 2023.

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