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Potential Time Slot Change for Wolf Blitzer on CNN
Wolf Blitzer, a prominent figure in journalism, may soon see a shift in his broadcasting schedule after two decades of hosting The Situation Room at CNN. Reports are suggesting that the network is considering moving his program to a mid-morning slot, potentially airing it alongside 11 a.m. anchor Pamela Brown, instead of its traditional 6 p.m. broadcast time. This change has been highlighted by sources familiar with the discussions, as reported by Variety.
The proposed adjustment reflects CNN’s strategic shift aimed at addressing declining viewership while enhancing its digital content offerings. Currently, The Situation Room operates from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on weekdays, a standard slot Blitzer has filled since 2005. The show previously had a two-hour runtime, a structure that may be reconsidered in the new programming plans.
CNN has not confirmed specific changes, but it has been indicated that the network is taking steps toward a revamped approach that prioritizes digital media. CEO Mark Thompson announced in July 2024 that Warner Bros. Discovery, CNN’s parent company, is planned to invest $70 million to enhance digital content, including a new subscription service and ad-free offerings centered around its original productions.
Wolf Blitzer has been a central figure at CNN since 1990, where he initially made his mark as a military affairs reporter and White House correspondent. His hosting career includes programs like Late Edition with Wolf Blitzer, which he helmed on Sunday evenings starting in 1998, and Wolf Blitzer Reports, which aired from 2000 until 2005. In addition, he was notable for leading CNN’s election coverage, a role he has maintained since 2004.
As CNN continues to redefine its programming strategy in a rapidly changing media landscape, viewers may soon need to adjust to a new schedule featuring Blitzer’s distinctive reporting style.
The Situation Room With Wolf Blitzer, Weekdays, 6/7c, CNN
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