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Awards watch: Andrea Mitchell was honored with a Career Achievement Award during this year’s Peabody Awards held on June 1 in Los Angeles. “This award means the world to me—not just for what it says about my work, but for what it represents about the importance of journalism,” NBC News’ chief Washington and chief foreign affairs correspondent said. Over the course of her lengthy career, Mitchell has covered eight White House administrations, 12 presidential races, numerous global conflicts, from the fall of the Berlin Wall to 9/11 and the Iraq War.
Thank you @PeabodyAwards and thanks to my @NBCNews teammates for celebrating with me! pic.twitter.com/TlOHvRy2cr
— Andrea Mitchell (@mitchellreports) June 2, 2025
Al Jazeera English also received a Peabody for its Fault Lines segment “The Night Won’t End,” which follows three families who have experienced the increasingly desperate situation in Gaza firsthand.
Happy birthday to ya: CNN celebrated its 45th anniversary on Sunday. The network celebrated the momentous occasion on social media with various reporters and talent acknowledging the milestone on their respective social media pages.
On June 1, 1980, Ted Turner revolutionized the world with his bold and courageous invention of a 24/7 Cable News Network.
For 45 years, that same pioneering spirit of innovation and commitment to truth, integrity, and fearless reporting has been the hallmark of CNN.
#CNN45
— CNN International PR (@cnnipr.bsky.social) June 2, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Also celebrating a weekend anniversary is Fox News Radio, which marked its 20th year on Sunday. In a memo to staffers, Fox News Audio’s senior vice president John Sylvester wrote: “For two decades, the Fox News Radio Network has been a definitive source for breaking news and in-depth analysis. We’re 20 years strong and still growing, proudly keeping radio affiliates informed 24 hours a day.”
Leguizamo’s back: MSNBC announced that Season 2 of John Leguizamo’s docuseries Leguizamo Does America will premiere on July 6 at 9 p.m. ET. “I wanted to go deeper into America and put a magnifying glass on Latino exceptionalism, Latino ingenuity, and Latino genius,” the actor and comedian said in a statement.
JUST ANNOUNCED: MSNBC Films presents season 2 of "Leguizamo Does America" beginning on Sunday, July 6 at 9 p.m. ET.
@johnleguizamo.bsky.social captures the stories of Latinos across the country, exploring six new destinations in the NBC News Studios production.
tinyurl.com/4wx5eseu
— MSNBC Public Relations (@msnbcpr.bsky.social) May 30, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Ground floor training: C-SPAN is launching a 15-month professional development initiative geared towards entry-level journalists. Launched in May, the inaugural Network Associate Program will offer three associates—Emily Blumberg, Yasmin Kettani, and Donovan Hunt—a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience by rotating through C-SPAN’s various content teams. Network Associates will help the trio build essential skills in editorial judgment, research, writing, and the production of both live and recorded content.
