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08/14/2023
CNN’s Programming Makeover
It’s clear someone is minding the store at CNN, with the news net announcing a comprehensive overhaul of its programming lineup that sees political correspondent Abby Phillip take over the 10pm slot and legal analyst Laura Coates heading up the 11pm hour.
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06/07/2023
Licht Stepping Down at CNN Amid Criticism
CNN Worldwide CEO/Chairman Chris Licht stepped down Wednesday after just over a year in the position. With him gone, CNN’s interim leadership team will include EVP, Talent and Content Development Amy Entelis; EVP, Editorial Virginia Moseley; EVP, U.S. Programming Eric Sherling and newly appointed COO David Leavy.
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06/01/2023
People
David Leavy is switching gears in the Warner Bros. Discovery world. He’ll become COO of CNN Worldwide effective June 20, moving from his role as Chief Corporate Affairs Officer for WBD.
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04/24/2023
Tucker Carlson, Don Lemon Out in Major Shakeups
It was spring cleaning time on both sides of cable news’ biggest rivalry Monday. Tucker Carlson and Fox Corp. parted ways Monday in a shock for viewers and the network’s competitors, and CNN let go host Don Lemon.
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10/26/2022
CNN Preparing for Layoffs Before Year’s End
The downturn in the global economy has CNN concerned, and CNN Global Chair/CEO Chris Licht is warning staff that cost-cutting efforts, including layoffs, are on the way.
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09/08/2022
Obituary
Bernard Shaw, CNN’s first chief anchor, passed away Wednesday at age 82. Shaw’s family said the cause was pneumonia unrelated to COVID-19.
