Tag: Licht, Christopher A (1971- )

Don Lemon, CNN Star Anchor, to Leave the Network

Mr. Lemon, one of the network’s most recognizable stars, had been under scrutiny since making remarks about women and aging in February that were widely perceived to be sexist.

April 24, 2023
CNN’s Prime-Time Experiment Is Off to a Slow Start

Viewership is down in the early going of CNN’s new 9 p.m. programming strategy, as the network tries to reinvent itself.

March 17, 2023
Don Lemon Will Return to CNN on Wednesday After Uproar

CNN’s chairman, Chris Licht, said in a Monday night memo that the anchor “has agreed to participate in formal training” after making on-air comments widely regarded as sexist.

February 20, 2023
CNN’s Chairman Rebukes Don Lemon Over His Nikki Haley Comments

Mr. Lemon’s assertion that the presidential candidate Nikki Haley was not “in her prime” roiled the network and put a harsh spotlight on its struggling morning show.

February 17, 2023
The Education of CNN’s Chris Licht

The network’s chief executive knew the job would not be easy. But this hard?

December 18, 2022