Chris Licht to Replace Jeff Zucker As New CNN Chief
CBS executive Chris Licht, who is currently running Stephen Colbert’s late-night show after helping to build two news programs, is expected to become the new president of CNN replacing Jeff Zucker.
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National story. 33 articles from 25 sources. Updated Feb 27, 2022.
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9 sourcesRan by 14 outlets across the spectrum· Berkshire Eagle, Sioux City Journal, +3 more
CBS producer Chris Licht is set to be the next head of CNN
TV producer Chris Licht is set to be the next head of CNN
Chris Licht, a Creator of ‘Morning Joe’ and ‘Colbert’ Producer, Is Set to Run CNN
Center
14 sourcesRan by 14 outlets across the spectrum· CBS 8 San Diego, ABC 10 Sacramento, +10 more
Ran by 5 outlets· NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth, NBC10 Philadelphia, +3 more
Ran by 3 outlets across the spectrum· KTVZ Bend, WMUR
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2 sourcesSame wire story as other sides. No original Right take here.
Ran by 14 outlets across the spectrum· Washington Times, MyNorthwest