CNN+

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CNN+
CNN Plus Logo.png
CountryUnited States
Broadcast areaNationwide
Ownership
OwnerCNN
ParentWarnerMedia (pending merge approval with Discovery, Inc. to form Warner Bros. Discovery)
History
LaunchedMarch 29, 2022; 0 days ago (2022-03-29)
Links
Websitehttps://plus.cnn.com

CNN+ (pronounced as CNN Plus) is a video streaming service that launched on March 29, 2022.[1] It is an offshoot of the CNN cable television news network. The new digital streaming service was announced on July 19, 2021, as "the evolution of video news and the start of a new era for the company".[2]

History[edit]

Origins[edit]

On July 19, 2021, CNN announced that they would offer an new round-the-clock streaming service, due to launch in the first quarter of 2022. The plan was for the service to offer eight to twelve hours of live programming a day, complemented by original series created just for the service and others culled from the network's archives, as well as an "interactive community" that would allow viewers to interact with on-airtalent.[2]

Talent[edit]

On July 16, 2021, CNN announced that former NBC News correspondent Kasie Hunt joined the network in September. Kasie was among of the first personalities planned for the streaming service; The Source with Kasie Hunt will be the new title of her show. [3]

On December 12, 2021, it was announced that Scott Galloway, a professor from the New York University joined CNN+ as a contributor to its original live programming.[4] Also, Chris Wallace announced that would join CNN+ after spending 18 years at Fox News, as well as serving as the host of Fox News Sunday.[5]

On January 10, 2022, former NPR host Audie Cornish joined CNN+ and planned to launch her interview show 20 Questions with Audie Cornish on the streaming service.[6][7]

Also in January 2022, CNN+ announced additional talent hires including Rex Chapman and Alison Roman.[8][9]

Announcements details[edit]

On March 11, 2022, CNN announced that CNN+ would launch on March 29, 2022.[10][11][12]

Pricing[edit]

On March 3, 2022, CNN announced that the pricing for CNN+ started at $5.99 a month or $59.99 per year; new users who sign up in the first four weeks directly with the network were to receive 50% off their plan for life. Subscribers who received CNN (which previously included CNNgo) would still get live feeds of its linear channels, along with on-demand content.

CNN+ Live, daily and weekly schedule[edit]

On March 24, 2022, CNN announced the live, daily and weekly schedule and original programming that was to be available when CNN+ launched on March 29, 2022.[13]

Live weekday schedule[edit]

  • 5 Things with Kate Bolduan 7 AM ET
  • Go There 8 AM ET
  • Big Picture with Sara Sidner 9 AM ET
  • Reliable Sources Daily 11 AM ET
  • The Source with Kasie Hunt 4 PM ET
  • The Global Brief with Bianca Nobilo 5 PM ET
  • Who's Talking to Chris Wallace? 6 PM ET (Monday to Thursday)
  • The Newscast with Wolf Blitzer 7:30 PM ET

Weekly schedule[edit]

  • Anderson Cooper Full Circle (Tuesdays and Saturdays)
  • Boss Files with Poppy Harlow (Mondays)
  • Jake Tapper's Book Club (Sundays)
  • Parental Guidance With Anderson Cooper (Wednesdays)
  • No Mercy, No Malice with Scott Galloway (Tuesdays)
  • The Don Lemon Show (Fridays) (April 2022)
  • Rex Chapman (Mondays) (April 2022)
  • 20 Questions with Audie Cornish (May 2022)
  • Cari & Jemele: Speak.Easy. (May 2022)

Original programming[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Johnson, Ted (March 11, 2022). "CNN Sets March 29 For Launch Of Streaming Service". Deadline.com. Retrieved March 11, 2022.
  2. ^ a b Stelter, Brian (July 19, 2021). "CNN announces CNN+, 'most important launch for network since Ted Turner'". CNN. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  3. ^ a b Steinberg, Brian (July 16, 2021). "CNN Snares Kasie Hunt From NBC in Big Bet on Streaming (Exclusive)". Variety. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  4. ^ a b Johnson, Ted (September 28, 2021). "CNN Taps Scott Galloway As Host For New Streaming Service". Deadline.com. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  5. ^ a b Bursztynsky, Jessica (December 12, 2021). "Fox anchor Chris Wallace is leaving network for CNN+ after 18 years". CNBC. Retrieved December 12, 2021.
  6. ^ a b Koblin, John (January 10, 2022). "Audie Cornish, the former NPR host, heads to CNN+". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved January 11, 2022.
  7. ^ a b c Winslow, George (February 23, 2022). "CNN+ Unveils Its Full Programming Slate". TVTechnology. Retrieved February 25, 2022.
  8. ^ a b Evans, Greg (January 18, 2022). "Rex Chapman To Join CNN+ As Host; Former NBA Player, Social Media Star Is Latest Hire For Streaming Service". Deadline.com. Retrieved January 18, 2022.
  9. ^ a b "Alison Roman Comes to CNN+" (Press release). CNN Pressroom. January 6, 2022. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
  10. ^ Pressroom (March 11, 2022). "CNN+ to Launch March 29, 2022". CNN Pressroom. CNN. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  11. ^ Fowler, Bree; Solsman, Joan E. (March 11, 2022). "CNN Plus Streaming Service to Launch on March 29". CNET. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  12. ^ Weprin, Alex (March 11, 2022). "CNN+ Sets March 29 Launch Date". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved March 16, 2022.
  13. ^ "CNN+ Announces Live, Daily and Weekly Launch Month Schedule". Retrieved March 25, 2022.
  14. ^ "Wolf Blitzer to Host Evening News Show on CNN+" (Press release). CNN Pressroom. January 19, 2022. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
  15. ^ a b Steinberg, Brian (January 12, 2022). "Kate Bolduan, Sara Sidner to Lead New Weekday Shows for CNN Plus". Variety. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
  16. ^ a b "Anderson Cooper to Host Two Shows on CNN+" (Press release). CNN Pressroom. December 31, 2021. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  17. ^ Steinberg, Brian (February 1, 2022). "Don Lemon Will Host Weekly Talk Show on CNN Plus". Variety. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
  18. ^ "Poppy Harlow to Host New CNN+ Series Boss Files" (Press release). CNN Pressroom. January 13, 2022. Retrieved January 26, 2022.
  19. ^ Steinberg, Brian (December 15, 2021). "Eva Longoria Plans 'Searching for Mexico' for CNN Plus". Variety. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
  20. ^ "Jake Tapper to Host New Show on CNN+" (Press release). CNN Pressroom. January 24, 2022. Retrieved January 28, 2022.
  21. ^ "Fareed Zakaria to Host New Original Series On CNN+" (Press release). CNN Pressroom. January 20, 2022. Retrieved February 2, 2022.
  22. ^ "Cari Champion and Jemele Hill Join CNN+" (Press release). CNN Pressroom. February 10, 2022. Retrieved February 17, 2022.

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