Press Play with Madeleine Brand
Charter Buys Time Warner, CEO Pay Goes Up, PennySaver Shuts Down
Charter Communications has agreed to buy Time Warner Cable in a deal that will affect subscribers throughout Southern California. CEO pay is still on the rise, and coupon clippers are losing a treasured resource. And local jazz musician Kamasi Washington visits the studio.
By Madeleine Brand • • 52m ListenCharter Communications has agreed to buy Time Warner Cable in a deal that will affect subscribers throughout Southern California. CEO pay is still on the rise, and most of the highest paid are heads of big media companies. While they get richer, coupon clippers are losing a treasured resource. We also hear from Kamasi Washington, and find out why L.A. isn't better known for seafood.
Banner Image: A Time Warner Cable service van; Credit: Carbon Arc
