“When's the last time CNN broke an important story or really made the government angry? I literally can't remember. That's because they're built to be inoffensive. They do the opposite of watchdog journalism. They simply pass on the government's message to their audience.”

Turkish-American political activist, commentator, and media host

Cenk Uygur is a Turkish-American political activist, commentator, and media host. He is known as the co-creator of The Young Turks, a progressive news and commentary program with a left-wing populist point of view. Uygur has built his public career around political commentary and activism, often speaking from a left-wing perspective. His work is closely associated with The Young Turks, where he helped shape the program’s voice and direction.