CNN quietly planning major change involving ‘NewsNight’ host Abby Phillip: report
CNN is reportedly developing a new streaming talk show hosted by Abby Phillip, marking a shift from its traditional political programming. The show, tentatively titled 'Confessions and Obsessions', aims to attract younger audiences by featuring personal stories from guests. This initiative is part of CNN's broader strategy to diversify its content and adapt to changing viewer preferences.
- ▪Abby Phillip is testing a new non-political streaming program for CNN's digital platform.
- ▪The proposed show will feature guests sharing personal 'confessions' and 'obsessions'.
- ▪CNN is investing in digital products as traditional cable audiences decline.
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Media CNN quietly planning major change involving ‘NewsNight’ host Abby Phillip: report By Ariel Zilber Published May 27, 2026, 10:14 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google CNN is quietly testing a new streaming talk show hosted by primetime anchor Abby Phillip that would mark a sharp departure from the network’s heavily political programming, according to a report. The project, first reported by Status, is tentatively titled “Confessions and Obsessions” and is being developed for CNN’s streaming platform as part of a broader push to experiment with new formats beyond hard news coverage.
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