Kate Bedingfield, ex-White House communications director, now part of CNN.
Kate Bedingfield Joins CNN as Political Commentator
Kate Bedingfield, formerly the White House communications director, has been hired by CNN as a political commentator. Bedingfield, who served as director since President Joe Biden’s inauguration, brings a wealth of experience from her previous communication roles during President Barack Obama’s administration.
Bedingfield left her position in February of this year and was succeeded by Ben LaBolt, who played a key role in communications surrounding Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination to the Supreme Court.
CNN’s Schedule Changes and New Additions
CNN recently announced that Bedingfield will be joining the network as an “on-air political commentator.” This news comes as CNN makes adjustments to its schedule, filling the vacant 9 p.m. slot with Kaitlan Collins, following the termination of former anchor Chris Cuomo in December 2021.
The morning show lineup has also undergone changes, with Poppy Harlow now serving as the sole anchor after the departure of Don Lemon. Additionally, CNN has made the decision to part ways with CEO Chris Licht.
Notable Departures from the Biden Administration
Kate Bedingfield is the second member of the Biden administration’s communications team to transition to a role in television news. Former White House press secretary Jen Psaki now hosts her own show on MSNBC after leaving the White House in May of last year.
Trusted News Outlets and Ratings
According to a recent survey by Rasmussen Reports, CNN is the second most-trusted news outlet, ranking just behind Fox News. In terms of ratings, CNN’s Anderson Cooper secured the third spot for the 8 p.m. hour last month, with 739,000 viewers. MSNBC claimed second place with 1,344,000 viewers, while Fox News topped the list with 1,782,000 viewers tuning in to Tucker Carlson’s former prime-time slot.
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