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Brad Smith Joins CNN FAST, Fulfills Childhood Dream

11/6/2025

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Brad Smith, CNN anchor, has joined CNN's FAST channel CNN Headlines to blend music with journalism.
He describes CNN Headlines as a comprehensive source covering international news, politics, entertainment, and business.
Joining CNN fulfills a childhood dream, and he recalls interviewing Larry King.
He emphasizes streaming will shape CNN's future to reach on-demand audiences.
Smith will be based in Atlanta and is engaged, with a wedding planned for late next year.

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Brad Smith, CNN anchor, has joined CNN's FAST channel CNN Headlines to blend music with journalism.
He describes CNN Headlines as a comprehensive source covering international news, politics, entertainment, and business.
Joining CNN fulfills a childhood dream, and he recalls interviewing Larry King.
He emphasizes streaming will shape CNN's future to reach on-demand audiences.
Smith will be based in Atlanta and is engaged, with a wedding planned for late next year.