change across the company, including here at cnn. and i m sad that i won t be here to cover it. but since this is our final episode, we re going to do something today. this is a special hour and it s about change. it s about change all across the media world. what s changing? what might change? and what must never change about the accountability function of journalism. i love this show. this small but mighty show punched above its weight for so many years. even a former president commented on the cancellation. reliable sources has been a one of a kind show, and a popular show. this is one of cnn s highest rated weekend shows. so i want to say thank you to all of you watching around the world. i was lucky to be a part of it for nine years. but it began 30 years ago after the gulf war. so here s what the iconic former cnn ceo tom johnson said on facebook when he heard the show was canceled. he said it was founded by ted turner and leaders of cnn who felt deeply that media org
I didn t even have all the questions. but it was the gift of a lifetime to get to confront these issues on international division w television. i know it is not partisan to stand up for decency and democracy and dialogue. it is not partisan to stand up to demagogues. it is patriotic. we must make sure we don t give platforms to those lying to our faces. but we must make sure that we re representing the full spectrum of debate and what is going on in the country and the world. that is doctor sis why cnn need strong and why cnn will always be strong. you viewers at home, it is on you. cnn must remain strong. i know the 4500 staffers will do their part to make it stronger than ever. but it is on you to hold cnn accountable. and not just cnn. you have to hold your local paper and local digital outlet accountable. we are all members of the media helping to make it better. that is what i believe.