CNN Taps Gayle King and Charles Barkley to Host Primetime Show ‘King Charles’

Gayle King and Charles Barkley will launch a new weekly primetime program for CNN called "King Charles"
The show will discuss politics and current events but not have a political perspective
The one-hour live program is expected to air Wednesdays in primetime beginning this fall and running into 2024
CNN CEO Chris Licht said the show will deliver "culturally relevant programming and unique perspectives"
The move spotlights how big media companies are letting go of talent exclusivity