CNN shakes up programming with two new prime-time hosts.
CNN Shakes Things Up to Boost Ratings
As CNN faces challenges in the ratings game, the network is taking bold steps to captivate viewers and regain its footing.
The left-leaning cable news channel has had its fair share of setbacks this year. In a surprising move, Chris Licht stepped down as CNN’s CEO after just over a year in the role. Licht took over from Jeff Zucker in 2022, who was ousted from the network due to a romantic relationship with another CNN executive. Additionally, several on-air personalities, including Don Lemon, bid farewell to the network.
Introducing New Prime-Time Hosts
Now, CNN is ushering in a fresh wave of talent for its prime-time slots on weekday evenings. Abby Phillip, CNN’s senior political correspondent, and Laura Coates, the network’s chief legal analyst, will be hosting their own shows during this coveted time.
Phillip’s show will air at 10 p.m., followed by Coates’s show at 11 p.m. Erin Burnett, Anderson Cooper, and Kaitlan Collins will maintain their respective slots at 7 p.m., 8 p.m., and 9 p.m., as stated in a press release from the network.
“By expanding the range and depth of our programming lineup across multiple dayparts, we are strengthening our reporting excellence throughout the schedule, elevating our ability to tell great stories across platforms, and doubling down on CNN’s position as the most trusted name in news,” a statement from CNN’s leadership team said.
Phillip’s show will be based in New York, while Coates’s show will be based in Washington, D.C. Coates’s program will cover a wide range of topics, including legal, social, political, and cultural stories, drawing on her experience as a prosecutor.
CNN has also made changes to its weekend schedule, including the addition of a new show hosted by former Fox News anchor Chris Wallace. Wallace will continue hosting his current show, “Who’s Talking to Chris Wallace?” alongside this new venture. Furthermore, Manu Raju will take the reins of ”Inside Politics” on Sundays, a show previously hosted by Phillip.
These changes at CNN come in the wake of Warner Media’s acquisition by Discovery, resulting in the formation of Warner Bros. Discovery. The CEO of the company, David Zaslav, aims to position CNN as a more centrist news outlet, signaling a shift in the network’s approach.
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