Sam Feist

Sam Feist, longtime CNN veteran and now C-SPAN CEO, brings decades of political reporting and newsroom leadership. He unpacks the decades-old idea of a CBS–CNN union and why CBS’s broadcast reach could pair with CNN’s global reporting. He explores possible merger structures, newsroom implications, and the stakes for trusted video journalism today.

Sam Feist, longtime CNN executive and current C-SPAN CEO, reflects on a decades-old idea of CBS and CNN joining forces. He outlines how broadcast reach and global reporting could complement each other. They discuss possible post-merger realities, sports and corporate synergies, the costs of international coverage, and efforts to foster bipartisan dialogue and trusted video in a noisy media landscape.

Sam Feist, CEO of C-SPAN and seasoned political journalist, engages in a compelling discussion about the future of TV journalism. He examines how the media landscape has changed, emphasizing the need for a balanced news diet amid the proliferation of sources. Feist introduces C-SPAN's new show, Ceasefire, aimed at fostering civil discourse in politics and attracting viewers fatigued by sensationalism. He also touches on C-SPAN's unique funding model and its diverse audience, advocating for transparency in political coverage.