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Here is a still for the promo of Kaitlin's new show. CNN Philippines also has a show called The Source. It seems like the US version will be similar to that of its sister in the Philippines.

I've also noticed that CNN Tonight has been split up in recent weeks. The 10pm is hosted by Abby Phillip and Alisyn Camerota hosts the 11pm hour.

Correction: Only Stefan Holt anchored the 5 and 10pm. Allison was off. Stefan said at the end of the 10pm that he would be there for Sunday. Allison may join him this time as NASCAR will be broadcast on NBC. I'm assuming they are treating this as any other big sports event that airs on the weekend and they'll have the main anchors on.

CNN covered Russia/Putin excessively over the weekend and the first part of the day yesterday. CNN Obtained the Trump tape and broke the news exclusively and ran with it throughout primetime. If MSNBC (don't think FNC would) have obtained the tape they too would be running it exclusively.

After 3 months since it was announced, it looks like Nexstar independents and the rest of the CW's and MyNetworkTV that have not been added yet will finally be added to YouTubTV this week.

So WLS, WTVD, and WPVI rolled out the weather graphics ahead of the package but the others could just roll out everything all at once at any time. It'll be a waiting game just like the CBS package.

Found this on another site. I would honestly prefer this as the open. Its less busy and cleaner. This is just a still and I have no clue where this came from but it looks better than the current open.

This was on another site that I cannot link to. I would honestly prefer this as the open. Its less busy and cleaner. This is just a still and I have no clue where this came from but it looks better than the current open.

I was really hoping to see the talent opens return to WLS. I love the graphical elements however the opens seem a little busy. Also not a fan of the new open mash-up music.

Looks like we're a go with the new graphics at 4pm on WLS. Sounded like an updated higher paced music track as well for the open. This is a swipe effect.

The graphics so far are just the L3/ticker that has changed. Each show still retains its opens so far. This does feel a little lack luster. I was hoping for a more broader full updated look across the board. I am curious to see what Breaking News looks like if it is different or still red. But this look is quite clean which I appreciate. The Other Site's write up of the graphics.

It's official. Kaitlan Collins will get the 9pm slot starting next month.

Laura Coats has been named Chief Legal Analyst.

Vivian has sadly never freelanced after her departure from TWC. I was quite sad when she left. She was a huge staple of when I watched in the 90s and 2000s.

Jennifer Lopez has been back on and off for awhile. She freelances at TWC just like Julie Martin, Jeff Morrow and a few others when the full time OCM's are either in the field or on vacation and they need extra help.

I have not seen WGN get added yet. Cannot wait for that to happen.

Which this makes me think WBBM will be last to change. KOVR and WJZ will probably switch before WBBM since we've seen some subtle changes with them already. There's been nothing with WBBM. With Jennifer Lyons, there could be a decent change to WBBM. This is the perfect time to do it and be bold.

Take this with a grain of salt but Radar is saying Kaitlan Collins is moving to the 9pm slot temporarily as a trial starting next week . If true, sure adds more fuel to the fire. I quite enjoy Katilan Collins. I like her style and she seems very well connected to get the scoop on a lot of things. As for Don Lemon, I liked him when he was here at WMAQ in Chicago but I would agree I feel his ego has been inflated too big and he comes across pompous and arrogant most of the time. While I'll typically agree with his views its his delivery that I don't quite enjoy. I tried watching CNN this morning. I enjoy Poppy and Kaitlan more than Don.

Now with a Moderate risk being issued: TWC is live this afternoon and I suspect all evening until 1am EDT. Fox Weather is live as well with Michael & Kiyana.

They could have been taping specials in that space. That's what happens with The Weather Channel when they do that. They'll move programming to The Lab.

I believe the standard maternity/paternity leave is around 8 weeks. Some companies may offer up to 12 weeks.

Dang! I love Lisa's Target5/NBC 5 Responds reports. She is a great journalist with great reporting techniques. I will miss her reports. Man, they are starting to dwindle at NBC 5. Wonder who will fill that spot for consumer type reports now? One thing I have also noticed is Patrick Fazio has done a few NBC 5 Investigates pieces. I wonder if he is shifting to more of that type of reporting now that Rob Stafford and Phil Rogers have retired or he is just the face delivering the report.

So, with most big companies they still have to post the job offer even if an internal candidate wants it or interviews. My previous job was like that and you still had to go for all of the formalities even if it was internal. With that said.. I agree.. I hope Ravi would get the job. What would make sense would to just do Ravi and Karen but I know that would be a huge deal with Cheryl Burton. Viewers are already use to Ravi and Karen on the weekends and they are quite the formidable team since they've been anchoring together for forever. Another factor that came to mind is maybe some of them don't want the M-F top spot so they're posting to get external candidates. I'm not an avid viewer but almost every time that I have watched since Alan retired it was Ravi who has filled in the most followed by Rob Elgas. I know Terrell did around the holidays too.

Correct me if I'm wrong but doesn't Cheryl have that? Or did they just not pass it on to anyone after Jerry retired?

Here is Frank Whittaker's send off from the 6pm show today. Also retiring is 10pm Executive Producer Joe Kolina who's been at the helm since 2002.