Mediagazer: Sources: executives are discussing how to add some CNN content to Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming service Max, without violating cable distribution contracts (Sara Fischer/Axios)

5:50 PM ET, June 6, 2023

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Sara Fischer / Axios:

Sources: executives are discussing how to add some CNN content to Warner Bros. Discovery's streaming service Max, without violating cable distribution contracts — - The latest saga calls into question how prepared the network will be to cover the 2024 elections — typically …

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Mark Caro / Local News Initiative:

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