And you know, CNN has got a shot of survival and thriving. There aren’t many, I think, who can do that. So, you know I’m giving it its best shot. And my focusing on that is the best use of my time.

Mark Thompson’s tenure at CNN has been quietly fascinating. Two years in, the British-born CEO remains something of an enigma—respected by staff, scrutinized by outsiders, and, by all accounts, ...

Mark Thompson’s tenure at CNN has been quietly fascinating. Two years in, the British-born CEO remains something of an enigma—respected by staff, scrutinized by outsiders, and, by all accounts, ...