--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: CNN? Oh, that's that network with Larry…" description: "\"CNN? Oh, that's that network with Larry King, who, like the Son of Sam, is a native of Brooklyn. Used to be owned by Ted Turner, who, like the Cincinna..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3c1/mark-steyn-1844_auschwitz_cnn-oh-that-s-that-network-with-larry-ki_2536978.jpg" --- # CNN? Oh, that's that network with Larry King, who, like… ![“CNN? Oh, that's that network with Larry King, who, like the Son of Sam, is a native of Brooklyn. Used to be owned by Ted Turner, who, like the Cincinnati Strangler, is a native of Cincinnati. Now part of Time Warner, founded by the Warner Brothers, the oldest of whom, Harry Warner, like many…” quote by Mark Steyn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3c1/mark-steyn-1844_auschwitz_cnn-oh-that-s-that-network-with-larry-ki_2536978.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3c1/mark-steyn-1844_auschwitz_cnn-oh-that-s-that-network-with-larry-ki_2536978.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/3c1/mark-steyn-1844_auschwitz_cnn-oh-that-s-that-network-with-larry-ki_2536978.jpg) > “CNN? Oh, that's that network with Larry King, who, like the Son of Sam, is a native of Brooklyn. Used to be owned by Ted Turner, who, like the Cincinnati Strangler, is a native of Cincinnati. Now part of Time Warner, founded by the Warner Brothers, the oldest of whom, Harry Warner, like many Auschwitz guards, was a native of Poland.” [Mark Steyn](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/mark-steyn/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. The speaker draws a series of controversial analogies linking media personalities and owners to infamous criminals and historical events, emphasizing perceived moral hypocrisy. **In simple terms:** The quote compares media figures to notorious criminals to highlight hypocrisy. Key Takeaway Question the moral implications of such comparisons. Themes media criticism ethics hypocrisy Mood critical provocative Type satirical controversial When to use this quote - news commentary - media analysis - public discourse - political debate Key Concepts analogy propaganda historical reference Questions to Reflect On - Is it fair to equate media owners with historical villains? - What impact do such comparisons have on public perception? 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