If you axe the CNN hosts, people might have to actually learn something when they find real news to replace it.

Stories like this show how blurred the line can get between media ownership, politics, and business interests. Even if nothing came from the talks, the idea of a buyer discussing hosts with the White House raises concerns about how much influence owners expect over coverage.

It also reflects a bigger issue. Many major news outlets depend on wealthy buyers or large corporations, and that creates pressure that can affect editorial independence long before any deal is done.

A good reminder that who owns the news often matters as much as the news itself.