The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer

The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer (2005- )

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The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer is an afternoon, early evening newscast on CNN and CNN International hosted by Wolf Blitzer that first aired on August 8, 2005. The broadcast currently airs weekdays live from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM ET from Washington D.C. The show begins with the following open: "Happening Now ..... We want to welcome our viewers in the United States and around the world. I'm Wolf Blitzer, and You're in the Situation Room", which includes highlights of what the show will discuss. Current events, breaking news, political headlines, and extraordinary reports all with discussions happen during the lively program.

The show also makes use of top CNN journalists from across the network and political analysts. They include Brian Todd, Gloria Borger, and John King. By 2012, CNN's Washington D.C. studios were completely redesigned giving The Situation Room a newly updated look. Former Situation Room main contributors include Lisa Sylvester who showcased reports and headlines, Jack Cafferty who presented The Cafferty File, and Kate Bolduan who briefly co-hosted part of the program with Wolf Blitzer.

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ScheduleMonday to Friday (daily) at 18:00 (60 min)

Recent Episodes

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2025-02-27Episode 42Feb 27, 2025
2025-02-26Episode 41Feb 26, 2025
2025-02-25Episode 40Feb 25, 2025
2025-02-24Episode 39Feb 24, 2025
2025-02-21Episode 38Feb 21, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer premiere?

The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer premiered on August 8th, 2005.

What time did The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer air in 2005?

The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer aired at 3:00 PM ET/PT Monday through Friday in 2005.

What was the format of The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer in 2005?

The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer featured breaking news, political analysis, and international coverage in 2005.

Who was the host of The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer in 2005?

In 2005, The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer was hosted by Wolf Blitzer.

What kind of topics were discussed on The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer in 2005?

In 2005, The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer covered a wide range of topics including politics, world events, and breaking news stories.

What was the show's primary focus in 2005?

The primary focus of The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer in 2005 was to provide comprehensive coverage of the day's breaking news stories.

What was the show's mission statement in 2005?

In 2005, the mission statement of The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer was to give viewers "unmatched coverage of the day's biggest news stories with unparalleled access to newsmakers and analysts from across the political spectrum."

What was the average length of an episode of The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer in 2005?

The length of an average episode of The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer in 2005 was 60 minutes.

Who were some of the political analysts featured on The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer in 2005?

In 2005, The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer featured political analysts such as David Gergen, Donna Brazile, and James Carville.

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