Remembering Ted Turner: The 'Mouth of the South'

The world of media and the city of Atlanta are mourning the loss of a titan. Ted Turner, the visionary maverick who founded CNN and transformed the landscape of global news, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, at the age of 87. Surrounded by his family, the man leaves behind a legacy that stretched from the depths of the ocean as an America's Cup sailor to the far reaches of the globe through the first 24-hour news cycle. Joining us to reflect on his monumental impact is Rodney Ho, longtime entertainment and media reporter for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.