05-02-2024, 10:08 PM
While these aren’t the strongest changes, I can’t say I’m disappointed to see Poppy and Phil shelved. Phil’s inability to sit still drove me bonkers. As for the chemistry, Poppy and Don had chemistry, particularly during their Christmas broadcast in 2022. Poppy and Phil liked each other but I can’t say they had morning show chemistry.
What no else seems excited about is the return of John Berman and Kate Bolduan to the 7am and 8am hours. I always felt like the NY NC trio would work in the mornings, it seems management agrees.
As for Jim Acosta, he’s toned down a lot since Licht laid down his ultimatum. He will be a good addition to dayside.
As for Kasie Hunt, I think that three hours is a bit much. I don’t have anything against her, I’m just surprised to see her solo anchor 3 hours a day.
I’m really curious what this means for Max and International. Now that CNN has gone down the path of not showing First Move on the NA feed, it’s entirely possible that some of CNN dayside may end up on CNN Max instead of separate content. As others mentioned, showing one hour of NC also doesn’t make sense.
What no else seems excited about is the return of John Berman and Kate Bolduan to the 7am and 8am hours. I always felt like the NY NC trio would work in the mornings, it seems management agrees.
As for Jim Acosta, he’s toned down a lot since Licht laid down his ultimatum. He will be a good addition to dayside.
As for Kasie Hunt, I think that three hours is a bit much. I don’t have anything against her, I’m just surprised to see her solo anchor 3 hours a day.
I’m really curious what this means for Max and International. Now that CNN has gone down the path of not showing First Move on the NA feed, it’s entirely possible that some of CNN dayside may end up on CNN Max instead of separate content. As others mentioned, showing one hour of NC also doesn’t make sense.