RIP MTV News, once the go-to source for young people

May. 15, 2023 Entertainment

Paramount announced last week that it would cut MTV News due to budget concerns. Former correspondent Tabitha Soren talks about the program’s 36-year legacy.

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Credits

Guest:

Tabitha Soren - visual artist and former MTV news correspondent - @tabithasoren

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Angie Perrin, Michell Eloy, Amy Ta, Brian Hardzinski, Bennett Purser, Marcelle Hutchins, Nihar Patel

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