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.

Keep KCRW Independent.

KCRW is here to provide you with local news, music discovery, and cultural connection. Stay up to date with all things KCRW by signing up for our newsletters! And, if you can support our efforts, make a donation today.

Sign-up for our newsletters.
Make a donation.

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

More from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Nutrition-packed fava beans: Use them for purees, pastas, salad Press Play with Madeleine Brand Apr 24

How ‘New Cold Wars’ with China and Russia caught America flat-footed Press Play with Madeleine Brand Apr 24

TikTok moves a step closer to being sold, or else face US ban Press Play with Madeleine Brand Apr 24

Fava beans are nutrient-packed — use them in pasta, purees, and more Press Play with Madeleine Brand Apr 24

Latest

Places & Spaces: The Mizell Brothers’ LA Alchemy Lost Notes Apr 24

Before there was 'farm to table,' there was Michael's Good Food Apr 19

Nutrition-packed fava beans: Use them for purees, pastas, salad Press Play with Madeleine Brand Apr 24

Midweek Reset: Michael Pollan on psychedelics Life Examined Apr 24

From this Episode:

Gloria Molina tribute, millennial wealth, end of MTV News

Remembering Gloria Molina — a force in LA politics

KCRW remembers Gloria Molina, the first Latina on the LA City Council, Board of Supervisors, and State Assembly.

10 min

Defamation case against Rep. Waters can proceed, court rules

Congresswoman Maxine Waters is being sued by former campaign opponent Joe Collins, who claims she defamed him. Will this case affect other political races?

9 min

Millennials are thriving financially. They don’t feel that way

In terms of wealth, millennials are on par with Baby Boomers and Gen X, according to the new book “Generations” by San Diego State University Psychology Professor Jean Twenge.

15 min