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CNN This Morning
New Day is a weekday morning television show on CNN anchored by Chris Cuomo, Kate Bolduan, and Michaela Pereira. It premiered on June 17, 2013 and airs from 6:00-9:00 a.m. ET, originating from CNN's Time Warner Center studios in New York City. New Day replaced Starting Point, formerly anchored by Soledad O'Brien, which had aired since January 2, 2012. Cuomo joined CNN from ABC News in January 2013. Bolduan previously served as a congressional correspondent for CNN's Washington bureau and frequently co-anchored The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer. Pereira joined CNN from Los Angeles' KTLA in May 2013. Former Good Morning America and CBS Evening News executive producer Jim Murphy is senior executive producer. Matt Frucci is executive producer. With the creation of New Day, Early Start with John Berman and Zoraida Sambolin is reduced to one hour from 5:00 AM to 6:00 AM ET.
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Plot Summary
CNN This Morning is a morning news program that aims to provide viewers with the day's most important headlines, in-depth interviews, and analysis. The show features a rotating cast of anchors who cover breaking news, political developments, and cultural trends. It seeks to set the tone for the day's news cycle with comprehensive reporting and diverse perspectives.
Critical Reception
As a program that has undergone changes and relaunches, critical reception for CNN This Morning has been mixed. Initial iterations have been noted for their attempts to invigorate morning news programming on the network, with anchors often praised for their interviewing skills. However, ratings and the overall format have faced scrutiny, with critics often pointing to the competitive nature of the morning news landscape and the challenge of establishing a consistent identity and viewership.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its attempts to bring a fresh perspective to morning news.
Often faces challenges in viewership compared to established competitors.
Anchor chemistry and interviewing prowess are frequently highlighted.
Google audience: User reviews for CNN This Morning often reflect a divided audience. Some viewers appreciate the direct approach and the coverage of current events, while others express a desire for more in-depth reporting or find the format inconsistent. The impact of anchor changes on viewer satisfaction is also a recurring theme in user feedback.
Fun Fact
The program has seen several prominent anchors and format shifts throughout its history as CNN continually seeks to capture a larger morning audience.
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