In interviews, some CNN journalists expressed frustration with the wall-to-wall coverage of the network and Mr. Licht, and they expressed hope it would end soon.
CNN’s new leaders will have to deal with many challenges that Mr. Licht was in the middle of trying to overcome.
It is preparing to cover the 2024 presidential election, a consequential event for the network and its business.
Athan Stephanopoulos, whom Mr. Licht hired last year as CNN’s chief digital officer, has laid out a plan to generate $1 billion over the next several years.
And the company is hosting a series of town hall forums for presidential contenders, including one next week with former Gov.
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”, Licht, CNN’s, Poppy Harlow, Phil Mattingly, Rahel Solomon, Athan Stephanopoulos, Mr, Chris Christie
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