CNN started off as a neutral source for news. Ted Turner wanted to be accepted into elite society so Jane Fonda was sent to marry Ted and turn CNN into another leftist media organization. the leftists at that time were very fearful of CNN just like Fox has been a thorn in their side.
Yup. The allure of the decadent left. Selling your soul for fame and fortune.
CNN was set up by a journalism pro whose experience was in fast paced big city tv news. I knew the individual. News back then was run by the pros who all had biases but still based news on facts.