{"podcast":{"title":"CNN 5 Things","slug":"cnn-5-things-716851","podcast_index_feed_id":716851,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/WMHY2007701094","website_url":"https://cnn.com/audio/podcasts/5-things","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/0db83e9e-4758-11ee-9491-57121f88514e/image/515ff13d6a14f619f72448105031c79e.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"CNN","episode_count":3584,"summary":"We bring you 5 stories that will get you up to speed and on with your day. Updates every weekday morning, midday and evening. Plus, 5 Good Things and One Thing on the weekends.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-17T06:20:39.612466+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cnn-5-things-716851"},"episode":{"title":"Remembering Ted Turner","slug":"remembering-ted-turner","published_at":"2026-05-06T15:29:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cnn-5-things-716851/remembering-ted-turner","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cnn-5-things-716851","url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/swap.fm/track/2nzGkisFXQswLYT5s325/traffic.megaphone.fm/WMHY3199314268.mp3","audio_url":"https://www.podtrac.com/pts/redirect.mp3/pdst.fm/e/swap.fm/track/2nzGkisFXQswLYT5s325/traffic.megaphone.fm/WMHY3199314268.mp3","summary":"A retrospective on the life and legacy of CNN founder Ted Turner following his death at age 87. The episode traces his journey from a struggling Atlanta broadcaster to a global media mogul who revolutionized 24-hour news.","meta_description":"Explore the life of media pioneer Ted Turner, from the launch of CNN and live Gulf War coverage to his massive environmental and philanthropic legacy.","key_points":["Main idea: Ted Turner revolutionized global media by creating the first 24-hour news network, CNN","Practical takeaway: Turner leveraged sports broadcasting rights, like the Atlanta Braves, to build the foundation for a media empire","Failure mode: Early critics dismissed CNN as 'chicken noodle news,' and the network nearly failed due to lack of capital","Impact: The live coverage of the Gulf War established CNN as a primary global news source, surpassing traditional networks","Legacy: Beyond media, Turner was a significant philanthropist, contributing billions to the UN and leading massive bison repopulation efforts"],"chapters":[{"start_ms":60000,"title":"The Passing of a Pioneer","summary":"An introduction to Ted Turner's death and his foundational role in modern 24-hour news broadcasting."},{"start_ms":110000,"title":"Early Life and Friction","summary":"A look at Turner's difficult relationship with his father and his unconventional education at Brown University."},{"start_ms":160000,"title":"Building a Media Empire","summary":"How Turner used Atlanta sports broadcasting and satellite technology to create the first superstation."},{"start_ms":210000,"title":"The Birth of CNN","summary":"The high-stakes launch of the 24-hour news cycle and the early skepticism from the White House and traditional media."},{"start_ms":360000,"title":"The Gulf War and Global Impact","summary":"How live coverage from Baghdad transformed CNN from a 'little network' into a global powerhouse."},{"start_ms":470000,"title":"Sailing, Land, and Conservation","summary":"Exploring Turner's passion for the America's Cup, his massive land holdings, and his bison repopulation success."},{"start_ms":560000,"title":"Philanthropy and Personal Life","summary":"A look at his billion-dollar UN pledge, his relationship with Jane Fonda, and his lasting imprint on the world."}],"topics":["Ted Turner","CNN","Media History","Broadcasting","Philanthropy","Environmental Conservation","Journalism","Gulf War"],"duration_seconds":764,"processing_state":"processed","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/cnn-5-things-716851/episodes/remembering-ted-turner/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/cnn-5-things-716851/remembering-ted-turner.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}