The Wall Street Journal: ‘Colbert’ executive producer Licht reportedly tapped to replace Zucker as CNN chief

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has tapped producer Chris Licht to lead CNN after it takes over the cable-news channel, according to people familiar with the matter, turning to a veteran news and late-night TV showrunner to steady a network roiled by the sudden departure of its long-serving president.

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