Anderson Cooper on the 'Drama' at CNN: 'Morale Was Hurt,' But the Network Is 'Back on Track' (Exclusive)

Anderson Cooper talks about the turmoil at CNN.Photo:CNN CNN Anderson Cooperis addressing how the recent turmoil at CNN — including thebrief and controversial tenure of former president Chris Lichtand the firing of anchorDon Lemon— has affected staffers. “He sounds great,” says the journalist. Reports of trouble at the cable news network began in late 2021 when president Jeff Zuckerfired primetime anchor Chris Cuomofor privately advising his brother, former New York governorAndrew Cuomo, as the latter navigated sexual harassment allegations.

Anderson Cooper Opens Up About Co-Parenting Son Wyatt with Ex Benjamin Maisani: 'We Get Along Great'

Anderson Cooperloves his atypical co-parenting arrangement with ex Benjamin Maisani. “It’s awesome,” says Cooper, 54. “It’s probably an unusual setup, but I knew he would be a great dad, and he is. We’re exes, but we’re family to each other, and we love each other as family and as co-parents.” “There’s the usual bickering that any two people have when there’s a kid involved, like what time should he go to swimming class, or should he wear the overalls, or whatever,” he admits, adding, “But all silly, minor things.

Anderson Cooper Poses with Son Wyatt to Fundraise in Memory of Andrew Kaczynski's Late Daughter

CNN reporterAndrew Kaczynskiand his wife,Wall Street JournalreporterRachel Louise Ensign, mourned the loss of their daughterFrancescawhen shedied on Christmas Eve of brain cancerat just 9 months old. Thursday would have been her 1st birthday. To help raise money forDana-Farber Cancer Institute, Cooper, 53, shared aseries of selfies on Instagramfeaturing his sonWyatt Morgan, 10 months, in which they wore shirts that read “#TeamBeans,” referencing Francesca’s nickname. “As a new parent, I am lucky that my son is healthy, but there a lot of kids facing life-threatening illnesses,” says Cooper in the caption.

Anderson Cooper Proudly Tells Ina Garten What His Son Wyatt Likes to Eat: 'So Thankful'

Photo: Anderson Cooper/Instagram; Noam Galai/WireImage Anderson Coopercouldn’t be prouder of his 7-month-old son,Wyatt Morgan.The CNN anchor recently chatted with Food Network starIna Gartenduring an episode ofFull Circleand raved about Wyatt’s healthy appetite.“He gives me hope,” he told Garten, explaining that Wyatt is a “good eater,” unlike himself. “I have a palate of a five-year-old, but apparently a 7-month-old has a much better palate.”Cooper, 53, then detailed all the foods his son, whom hewelcomed via surrogate in April, has been enjoying thus far.

Anderson Cooper Reads to 10-Month-Old Son Wyatt in Adorable Video: 'Is There Anything Better?'

Anderson Cooperhas a little bookworm on his hands! Th adorable father-son moment was captured on video and shared across the social media accounts of Cooper’s shows:Anderson Cooper 360°andFull Circle. “It’s National Read Across America Day and especially now, with millions of kids still not in school because of the pandemic, inspiring them to read is even more important than ever,” Cooper says in the clip. Anderson Cooper and his son Wyatt Morgan.