Anderson Cooper, the longtime anchor who leads off CNN’s primetime schedule each weeknight, will expand his hosting duties with a new show, “Parental Guidance” on CNN Plus, the streamin…
Cooper was expected to announce both series during CNN’s coverage Friday night of New Year’s Eve.
“Parental Guidance” will air weekly on CNN Plus and will feature Cooper consulting with experts about how to navigate life as a working father, examining everything from sleep schedules to screen time. Cooper is expected to bring subscriber questions to those in the know and learn along with his audience. Cooper will also bring “Full Circle” to CNN Plus. The twice-weekly program features the anchor interviewing authors and entertainers, highlighting stories happening outside of Washington.
CNN has indicated that some of its new streaming series will seek to burnish anchors’ interests and passions. Cooper became a father in 2020, adopting his son Wyatt, and has occasionally spoken about his life as a new parent. For the past few years, the anchor has shown an interest in reaching digital audiences and has recognized that doing so takes different skill and formats. “It’s just actually broadcast from our newsroom office, not from a formal set,”