Ted Turner: podcast appearances and interviews

Robert Edward Turner III was an American businessman, media proprietor, and philanthropist known for founding several influential television networks including CNN, TNT, TBS, The Cartoon Network, and Turner Classic Movies. He began his media career in 1963 when he took over his father's billboard advertising business and later expanded into cable television with the purchase of an Atlanta UHF station in 1970. His creation of CNN in 1980 marked a significant development in the cable news industry. Turner also owned the Atlanta Braves, leading the team to a World Series victory in 1995, and launched the Goodwill Games. He was an avid supporter of professional wrestling, airing matches on TBS since 1971, and acquired Jim Crockett Promotions in 1988, rebranding it as WCW, which gained prominence in the 1990s. In addition to his media ventures, Turner was a dedicated philanthropist. He contributed one billion dollars to establish the United Nations Foundation and served as co-chairman of its board. In 2001, he co-founded the Nuclear Threat Initiative, focusing on reducing the proliferation of nuclear, chemical, and biological weapons. Turner received high recognition for his philanthropy, including a perfect score from Forbes in 2020, ranking him among elite philanthropists like Warren Buffett and George Soros. He was also known for his controversial statements and nicknamed