Judge Accuses CBS Affiliate of Criminal Libel; Podcast Host Acquires Ownership

A New Orleans judge has filed a criminal complaint against a local CBS affiliate, alleging libel over a news segment that scrutinized a real-estate transaction involving the judge. The judge invoked a law that no longer carries criminal penalties, according to the reporter. This incident marks another high-profile clash between Louisiana journalists and members of the state's court system.

In separate media developments, Guy Raz, the host of the popular business podcast "How I Built This," has acquired ownership of the show and announced a partnership with Vox Media. This collaboration aims to expand the podcast's output and introduce video episodes. Meanwhile, industry leaders are discussing the evolving landscape of television, with Sky's content chief suggesting that popular series might eventually air on free-to-air platforms like ITV following Sky's acquisition of ITV. There are also predictions that premium television talent and content could migrate to platforms like YouTube and TikTok over time.