CNN journalist Christiane Amanpour joins Global to launch new podcast
CNN journalist Christiane Amanpour has joined Global to 'launch into the world of podcasting'.
The 67-year-old will continue in her role as chief international anchor at the US news network, and presenting the shows Amanpour, The Amanpour Hour, and Amanpour And Company, alongside her work launching a new podcast with Global.
Amanpour said: 'I'm thrilled to be partnering with Global as I launch into the world of podcasting.
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'In an age of disinformation and weaponised narratives, podcasting offers a powerful space to speak truth, hold power to account, and connect with listeners in a direct and meaningful way.
'Global is the perfect partner for this new chapter.'
The journalist's first Global original podcast will launch soon, with more details to follow.
Speaking about Amanpour joining the British media company, James Rea, chief broadcasting and content officer at Global, said: 'Christiane Amanpour is the journalist every newsroom respects and every world leader listens to.
'She's one of the most powerful voices in news, and her new podcasts will take listeners to the heart of the biggest issues on the planet. We're proud to have her on the Global team.'
Global, which produces all of its podcasts in house, is the company behind The News Agents with Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall, The Sports Agents with Gabby Logan and Mark Chapman and My Therapist Ghosted Me with Vogue Williams and Joanne McNally.
London-born Amanpour began her career at CNN in 1983, working on the foreign desk, and has also reported on other US outlets ABC News and PBS.
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