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Eliot Spitzer, Kathleen Parker to Co-Host New CNN Debate Show

by Mike Moody, posted Jun 23rd 2010 11:40AM
spitzer parker cnnFormer New York governor Eliot Spitzer and conservative columnist Kathleen Parker are teaming up to co-host a new roundtable news show on CNN.

The still-untitled program will premiere this fall and air weeknights at 8PM ET, according to a CNN press release. The show, described as a "spirited, nightly roundtable discussion program" by CNN, will feature a panel of opinionated guests discussing the biggest news stories of the day.

"Other cable news channels force-feed viewers one narrow, predictable point of view; in contrast, CNN will be offering a lively roundup of all the best ideas -- presented by two of the most intelligent and outspoken figures in the country," CNN president Jon Klein said in a statement.

Spitzer says the show, which seems to feature a similar format to CNN's previous events debate show 'Crossfire,' looks to "advance the discussion of the defining issues of our time."
Spitzer and Parker will take over for CNN's current 8PM anchor, Campbell Brown, who announced in May that she is leaving the network due to low ratings. (Her eponymous show has averaged about 591,000 viewers, according to recent reports.)

CNN itself has seen a drastic decline in ratings in recent years. As PopEater previously reported, shows like 'Anderson Cooper' and 'Larry King Live' were down around 50 percent in the first quarter of 2010. 'Larry King' in particular saw its worst quarter ever, averaging a measly 771,000 viewers.

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abakerbruce

CNN has sold out. Reads something like this: Trade legitimate journalists for anyone who is both intelligent and morally repugnant. Throw in national headlines, resignation from office, and expensive call girls and you have the perfect package. What an afront to women and thinking men, alike.

June 24 2010 at 12:43 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
SickofMichael

I refuse to listen to Elliot Spitzer. He is gross, dishonest and so full of himself and hires hookers while lying to his wife. Disgusting! You would think that he is the RepubLIE-KKK-CON on the show since most GOP politicians behave like he does.

June 23 2010 at 2:08 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Katie0196

Why does this man get a TV show? There are other former Governors and ex-Mayors who never freuented prostitutes on the public dime (NY paid for the room and his transportation even if not for the woman herself). Give them a show instead of him. He will preach at us about passing liberal policies because they are the moral thing to do. He stinks, his values stink, and his political ideas stink.

June 23 2010 at 2:01 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
ron

Spitzer???? Bad deal for Ms. Parker!! CNN is just about sunk and this is but one more reason to bypass CNN.

June 23 2010 at 1:35 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
JLS

CNN is the new MTV of news. Turn on Headline News to see the barbie doll types showing off cleavage. No credibility in news. That's their new slogan.

Although..... FOX NEWS IS MUCH WORSE!

June 23 2010 at 1:32 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
J Powers

This makes me want to throw up! What are you thinking, CNN. I'll be forced to watch another network.

June 23 2010 at 1:24 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Vegas Boy

If Spitzer gets a talk show with a co-host, the only appropriate one is Jerry Springer, an ex mayor, too.

June 23 2010 at 1:19 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Tony DIMeo

this is great I've seen Spitzer each time he was on Real Time with Bill Maher and he's a brilliant guy and giving him his own show is just amazing

June 23 2010 at 1:16 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
rick howard

Just these two and about 8 or 10 others thrown in randomly, of course, 1 or 2 of this group might agree with her. On second thought, none of them will agree with her viewpoint.

June 23 2010 at 1:13 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
glenn

Sorry CNN. I will never watch it, nor will I watch anything on your network

June 23 2010 at 12:43 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply

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