The Monday Ticker: Shares, Emmys, Books

By Chris Ariens 

  • At the Time Warner shareholders meeting Friday, an investor challenged CEO Jeff Bewkes, claiming CNN is politically biased. According to THR, Bewkes thought the questioning was “very constructive” and encouraged the shareholder to keep monitoring CNN.

  • Kathy Griffin will host the Daytime Emmy Awards this Sunday. USA Today reports the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences couldn’t come to a deal with a broadcast partner, so the awards will be livestreamed. HLN had aired the awards ceremony the last two years.

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  • Luke Russert says writing the new introduction to his late father’s best-seller, “was a very cathartic experience.” FishbowlDC was at the Father’s Day book event during which the NBC News correspondent shared memories of his dad, Tim Russert, who died 6 years ago Friday.

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