The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer

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The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer
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Genre News broadcast
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
  • Sam Feist (2005–11)
  • Jay Shaylor (2013–19)
  • Emily Atkinson (2019–present)
Production locationsCNN Studio
Washington, D.C., U.S.
Running time60 minutes
Original release
Network
  • CNN (2005–present)
  • Max (2023–present)
ReleaseAugust 11, 2005 (2005-08-11) 
present

The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer is an American news broadcast hosted by news anchor Wolf Blitzer. The show has aired on CNN since August 8, 2005, in the network's evening timeslot.

Contents

The show currently airs weekdays live from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. ET from CNN's studios in Washington, D.C.

A Saturday edition, recapping the news of the week, was produced from 2008 to 2013. It was cancelled as Blitzer would anchor the 1:00 p.m. hour of CNN Newsroom.

History

In January 2021, CNN announced that The Situation Room would be shortened from two hours to one hour at 6 p.m. ET, with The Lead with Jake Tapper expanding into what was formerly its first hour. [1]

On January 23, 2025, it was announced that The Situation Room would be moved to 10:00 a.m. ET and return to a two-hour format in March 2025, displacing hours of CNN Newsroom that had been hosted by Jim Acosta and Pamela Brown respectively. Brown will join the program as a co-anchor. [2] [3]

Format

Secretary of State John Kerry with Wolf Blitzer on January 18, 2016 Secretary Kerry Sits With CNN's Blitzer Before Taping Interview to Air on 'Situation Room' (23835525644).jpg
Secretary of State John Kerry with Wolf Blitzer on January 18, 2016

Outside of special editions, the show begins with the following opening: Happening Now ..... We want to welcome our viewers in the United States and around the world. I'm Wolf Blitzer/(insert name (used on guest hosted episodes when Blitzer is off tonight)) (Wolf Blitzer is off for the night,), (and) You're in the Situation Room" Following the opening, the show sometimes begins with breaking news. During the program current events, breaking news, political headlines and reports are all discussed.[ citation needed ]

The show also makes use of CNN journalists from across the network and political analysts. They include Abby Phillip, Laura Coates, Doug Jones, Dana Bash, Bakari Sellers, John Kasich, Ana Navarro, Miles Taylor, Jamie Gangel, John Harwood, Gloria Borger, and John King.[ citation needed ]

By 2012, CNN's Washington D.C. studios were completely redesigned giving The Situation Room an updated look. [4]

Former Situation Room main contributors include Lisa Sylvester who showcased reports and headlines, Jack Cafferty who presented The Cafferty File, and Kate Bolduan who briefly co-hosted part of the program with Wolf Blitzer.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. Jensen, Erin. "CNN expands Tapper show, moves Blitzer; Fox News adds fourth opinion hour in revamp". USA Today . Retrieved January 11, 2021.
  2. Johnson, Ted (January 23, 2025). "CNN Shuffles Lineup With New Spots For Jake Tapper, Wolf Blitzer & Kasie Hunt, Jim Acosta's Show Bumped From Mornings". Deadline. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
  3. Steinberg, Brian (January 23, 2025). "CNN Shakes Up TV Lineup With New Duties for Jake Tapper, Kasie Hunt, Wolf Blitzer, Audie Cornish, Rahel Solomon". Variety. Retrieved January 23, 2025.
  4. Newscast Studio (September 10, 2012). "CNN debuts sleek new studio in Washington". NewscastStudio. Retrieved September 10, 2012.
Preceded by CNN Weekday lineup
6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
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