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The 2012 set just looked more...grounded and authoritative - yet inviting and authentic. The new set does look okay on the air. But I don't see this new set lasting more than a couple of years (and that might be generous) without more changes.

Seems familiar The new set is not the worst, not the best. I agree that they should've probably stuck to the set below, and I wish they kept the 2012 graphics.

CNN Max is shutting down next month.

Just received an email from HBO Max that CNN Max will be discontinued on November 17th. Had a hunch this would happen since CNN Max is just CNNi and CNNi will be available on CNN’s new standalone streamer, scheduled to launch this fall. I guess that means CNN’s new all access app will launch on or before November 17th.

Actually now that you mention it, the 12 graphics aged well, just maybe some light color adjustments and they're better then the current package.

Erica Hill has anchored some impressive shifts these past couple of weeks. She covered CNN This Morning from DC all week (including today) and now she's anchoring The Lead from New York! Similar story last week, she anchored CTM and The Lead Monday, The Lead Tuesday, then overnight coverage from 3-6am Wednesday! For such a solid anchor, it's a shame she hasn't had a permanent show since "On The Story".

Yeah, it’s amazing how just a bit of colour really brightens up the backdrop. I find News Central DC always looks really dull and grey. I’ve never quite understood the point of One World. It was fine when it was an hour-long show focused on Africa, but now it’s focused on US politics (like every other show) it just seems a bit pointless. And doing a two-anchor show from a flash set is certainly a choice! I would love to know why CNNI is seemingly not allowed to use any of the big studios in NY. Quest Means Business in particular is always much better when he’s in London and he can use the big studio there.