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Sunday special: How the Maduro raid tested the media's mettle

Plus: Kennedy Center turmoil; a blunt IG message; a 'Stranger Things' goodbye Sunday, January 4, 2026 View in browser   Received this email from a friend? Sign up here. Hi there! Rather than waiting until Monday morning, we're coming to you with a Sunday edition about the earth-shaking news out of Venezuela and how it's being covered by the global press. Plus, a few key media industry stories you might have missed over the holidays...   Back to basics The US capture of Nicolás Maduro reinforces the value of traditional reporting in a few really meaningful ways.   Starting with this:  Nothing can replace on-the-ground reporting. A small number of journalists in Venezuela — a hostile environment for the press — alerted the world to the explosions that signaled the American attack.    CNN's team in Caracas said they could hear aircraft overhead and see the electrical outage. Mary Mena ...