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Chris Licht is ousted as chairman of CNN as network faces crisis of leadership

Chris Licht, the beleaguered chairman of CNN, is stepping down. The company announced his departure Wednesday at the news network’s daily editorial meeting. It marks a rapid and spectacular fall for the executive leading the influential cable news channel. Warner Bros. Discovery Chief Executive David Zaslav called into the meeting shortly after informing Licht of the decision. Zaslav told CNN ...
In this photo from Dec.r 11, 2022, Chris Licht, then Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, CNN Worldwide attends the 16th annual CNN Heroes: An All-Star Tribute at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.

Chris Licht, the beleaguered chairman of CNN, is stepping down.

The company announced his departure Wednesday at the news network’s daily editorial meeting. It marks a rapid and spectacular fall for the executive leading the influential cable

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