Menu. He argued he could make CNN a news channel that people trusted, as opposed to one that monetized partisan combat. Chris Licht is a bit more hands off. On the other, that democracy and a free press is under existential threat, and coverage has to be more muscular and forceful. I love the collaboration. But CNN CEO Chris Licht says he does know what not to do: repeat CNN's coverage circa 2016. Some at CNN felt Mr. Zucker had been unfairly sacrificed and remained staunchly loyal to their former boss. She reports on the Nasdaq, semiconductors, ESG, and precious metals, and her work can be found on CNBCs digital platforms and on television. Daily updates from Washington, Wall Street, and Silicon Valley. I am especially proud to join CNN at a time when covering the news, getting it right and delivering it in a straightforward way has never been more vital to the American public.. Each time, Mr. Colbert begins with the same four words: "I told you . For whatever reason, the rank and file at CNN appreciate Jeff Zucker's approach to leadership." CNN PLAGUED WITH LAYOFFS, INFIGHTING, RATINGS WOES ONE YEAR . My loyalty is first and foremost to this organization and to journalism without fear or favor to anyone else, including our parent company. She works as an anchor and reporter at KTLA in Los Angeles. This was not, he stressed repeatedly, a move to the center, a boring, political neutral zone that Mr. Licht wasnt even sure existed. /*