Cynthia Littleton Business EditorBroadcast journalist Ashleigh Banfield made her mark in cable news during 9/11 and its aftermath.
She’s reported from Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, Syria and other far-flung hot spots. But there’s one form of TV she’s never had the chance to try, until now.Banfield has signed on with WGN America to host a 10 p.m.
ET talk show on weeknights starting March 1. “Banfield” is billed as a new take on the style of program that Larry King hosted for CNN in the 9 p.m.
hour for 25 years. The interview-driven show will focus on newsmakers and issues but also celebrities and human interest stories.“I’m an avid news junkie.
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