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Is Reliable Sources coming back?

Reliable Sources (1992–present) on CNN

The answer: Between seasons — last episode September 24, 2017, no return date announced yet.
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Network / streamer
CNN
Premiered
October 31, 1992
Runtime
~60 min per episode
4seasons

About Reliable Sources

Reliable Sources is currently between seasons. The show last aired on September 24, 2017, and has not announced a return date. It is not scheduled to resume in the immediate future, and no new episodes have been announced.

Reliable Sources was a weekly program on CNN that analyzed the coverage of the American news media. Launched in 1992, the show focused on examining how news stories were reported by various media outlets, often featuring interviews with journalists and media experts. Over the years, it covered significant events such as the Persian Gulf War, the Valerie Plame affair, the Iraq War, and other internal media stories, providing insights into the media's role in shaping public discourse.

The show was hosted by Howard Kurtz for 15 years, with Brian Stelter taking over as a permanent host in 2013. It was based in CNN's Washington, D.C. bureau before moving to New York City in 2014. The program featured a rotating roster of guest hosts and was known for its analysis of news coverage and media trends. It had a runtime of 60 minutes and featured co-hosts Brian Stelter and Howard Kurtz, but it has not aired since the end of its 26th season in 2017.

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