Anderson Cooper on That Awful Trump Town Hall: Personally Wouldn’t Have Done It

Anderson Cooper said he wouldn't have hosted Trump town hall, calls it a mistake
Cooper didn't agree with Licht's attempts to realign CNN, wasn't confident he understood Licht's vision
Cooper defended concept of interviewing Trump but said town hall format was wrong for his return
Insiders described Trump town hall as "appalling" and a "disgrace" where Trump pushed lies
Mark Thompson replacing Licht as new CNN CEO after his short, tumultuous tenure

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8/30/2023

Mark Thompson named CNN chief executive and chairman at critical juncture in news network's history

Mark Thompson, the former CEO of The New York Times and director-general of the BBC, has been appointed as the new leader of CNN, as the news network faces challenges including the decline of traditional linear television and a turbulent political environment. Thompson aims to transform CNN's business model and lead the organization into the digital future.

9/19/2023

CNN Taps New York Times Vet Thompson to Grow Digital Subscriptions and Woo Younger Viewers

CNN's incoming CEO, Mark Thompson, plans to focus on building digital subscription businesses and creating programming for a younger audience on CNN Max, while also making CNN a sustainable business and developing a clear digital strategy.