CNN News Central, the network’s new daytime programming blocks, will begin its roll out next week. The revamped daytime lineup is intended to replicate the feel of election night, with heavy use of graphics and visuals, highlighting correspondents in the midst of newsgathering. CNN News Central also will feature new sets for both blocks. In the first quarter of this year, CNN averaged 478,000 viewers, down 27% from a year earlier. CNN also is in the midst of retooling parts of its primetime lineup, with the scheduling of town halls and special sitdown interviews in the 9 PM ET hour and under the title CNN Primetime.

Source: CNN March 30, 2023 04:19 UTC