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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Justin Baragona

Top media analyst proposes Comcast hire Charlie Kirk’s widow as editor-in-chief of NBC and CNN

A prominent media analyst is proposing an unorthodox solution for Comcast to win over Donald Trump’s approval in its bid to purchase rival media giant Warner Bros. Discovery: make the widow of slain right-wing activist Charlie Kirk the top editor of the merged company’s news networks.

According to LightShed Partner’s Rich Greenfield's latest column, Comcast chief Brian Roberts could “win Trump’s heart” if he were to think outside the box and agree to appoint Erika Kirk to oversee CNN and NBC News once the administration approved the deal.

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