Anderson Cooper Says New Show 'The Whole Story' 'Reminds Me A Lot of How I Got Started in News' (Exclusive)

Photo: Mike Coppola/Getty Images Anderson Cooperis returning to long-form journalism with a new CNN show. The veteran broadcast journalist, 55, spoke exclusively with PEOPLE aboutThe Whole Storywith Anderson Cooperpremiering April 16. “It’s very character-driven stories, special interviews, profiles and investigative deep dives from CNN reporters all over the globe,” Cooper says of his weekly one-hour program. TheVanderbiltauthor says he’s a “big believer in long-form journalism” and notes that there are “fewer and fewer places doing that.

Anderson Cooper Says Son Wyatt, 2, Likes to 'Keep NYC Clean' as They Sweep Street Together: Photo

Photo: Anderson Cooper/Instagram Anderson Cooper’s son loves being on clean-up duty! Over the weekend, theAnderson Cooper 360host, 55, shared an adorable snap on his Instagram Story showing himself and sonWyatt Morgan, 3 this month, sweeping a street together on a rainy day in New York City. Both Cooper and Wyatt hold brooms while standing in the street, the little boy ready for his task while his dad looks at something on his phone.

Anderson Cooper Says Son Wyatt, 22 Months, Is 'Getting Along Well' with Baby Brother Sebastian

Wyatt Morganis embracing his new role as big brother. “They seem to be getting along really well. I mean, ‘Getting along well’ — Sebastian sleeps,” Cooper teased. “He can’t say Sebastian yet, he calls him Luke. So every morning he wants to go say ‘Good morning, Luke.’ " “So that’s a photo of him saying good morning, Luke,” he said, sharing a photo of Wyatt standing over Sebastian as he rests in his crib.

Anderson Cooper Schools Donald Trump Jr. on Hurricane Coverage After He Tells CNN 'Stop Lying'

Photo: Taylor Hill/FilmMagic; Ida Mae Astute/ABC/Getty Anderson Cooperclapped back atDonald Trump Jr.after PresidentDonald Trump‘s son told CNN to “stop lying.” On Sunday, Trump Jr. tweeted what turned out to be a 10-year-old photo of Cooper standing in floodwater and wrote, “It’s a shame that CNN’s ratings are down 41%. What’s worse is there’s a simple solution that they refuse to accept. Stop Lying to try to make @realDonaldTrump look bad.”

Anderson Cooper Shares Adorable First Photos of Son Wyatt, 22 Months, Getting His Haircut

Photo: Live with Kelly and Ryan Anderson Cooper’s son is looking precious with his new hairdo. During an appearance on Friday’s episode ofLive with Kelly and Ryan,theAnderson Cooper 360host, 54, shared a series of adorable photos of his 22-month-old sonWyatt Morgangetting his haircut. Cooper recounted the experience with co-hostsKelly RipaandRyan Seacrest, explaining that Wyatt handled it well thanks to some sweet treats. “It’s his big second haircut,” he explained, sharing a photo of Wyatt sitting in his lap as the barber cut his hair.