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The legacy of Ted Turner

Ted Turner, the creator of news network CNN, has died at the age of 87. You might not know much ...

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07.45 7 May 2026


The legacy of Ted Turner


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07.45 7 May 2026


Ted Turner, the creator of news network CNN, has died at the age of 87. You might not know much about him, but if you’ve ever consumed any news whatsoever in the 21st century, you have Ted Turner to thank. 

To chat about his legacy was Dr Niamh Sammon, Assistant Lecturer and Programme Chair of the BA in Journalism at TU Dublin. 


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