Chris Licht had a clear idea of what he wanted to do when he took over at CNN.
CNN+, the much-hyped streaming service that had just launched, was shut down in April by the newly-minted chief executive. The decision was made after the network had already invested $300 million into the venture.
hundreds of staffers suddenly found themselves staring at an uncertain future, brought on to a venture that folded less than a month after it had started
The network has made a number of changes, including ending the 30-year-old program "Reliable Sources," nixing live programming on HLN, and replacing Don Lemon with CNN This Morning.
CNN should be a network that people can trust with less partisan coverage according to the man.
He told The New York Times that they would not let up on being truth tellers.
He referred to former President Donald Trump, who has made his dislike for CNN a part of his political brand.
In previous company town hall meetings, Licht has stressed that less partisan coverage did not mean a move to the center, but rather a way of looking at controversial topics from different points of view.
The reaction from the media community has been very negative.
Olbermann said that Licht was a "TV Fascist" after the chief executive moved Lemon to the new morning show.
The left has been ignorant about the situation. It proves my point that a lot of what passes for news is desperation.
He knew coming into the position that it would be difficult.
CNN's revenue and profits are expected to fall to $750 million this year due to costs associated with CNN+.
CNN is essential to society, according to the author. Revenue will follow if you are essential.
With many households abandoning cable for streaming services, Licht wantsrational conversations on the network to inspire viewers to "take what they've heard to the dinner table and have a discussion."
He told the newspaper that he wanted that.
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