C-SPAN plans to debut a brand new weekly sequence this fall that can be a twist on many cable panel reveals: As a substitute of arguing, politicos will speak about the place they discover settlement.
CeaseFire is the brainchild of CEO Sam Feist, who departed CNN final 12 months to steer the general public affairs community. It was CNN that pioneered the left vs. proper face off on its long-running Crossfire, which Feist as soon as oversaw.
CeaseFire will characteristic members of Congress and nationwide figures “who sometimes wouldn’t be paired, sitting down collectively to truthfully talk about what they agree on, not what they don’t,” per C-SPAN.
“In a media panorama that too typically rewards outrage over understanding, CeaseFire stands out by exhibiting what respectful, principled dialog appears like,” Feist stated in a press release. “C-SPAN could be the solely tv community in 2025 uniquely outfitted to air a program like this—working as a non-profit public service, we aren’t pushed by scores or drama, however by a mission to tell, educate and empower an engaged citizenry.” The New York Instances first reported on the brand new present.
C-SPAN is funded by cable and satellite tv for pc firms and, amid extra customers reducing the wire, has been in a push to broaden to streaming. However one of many largest providers, YouTube TV, has to date been resistant to hold the channel.
The community has drawn the eye of 1 key viewer: President Donald Trump. He has just lately talked of watching the channel, even at 3 a.m. within the morning.
