Sam Feist Named CEO of C-SPAN After Nearly 35 Years With CNN
variety.comBrian Steinberg Senior TV Editor After nearly 35 years with CNN, longtime Washington bureau chief Sam Feist has been named CEO of C-SPAN.
Feist will remain at CNN through June and take the reins of C-SPAN later in the summer, succeeding co-CEOs Rob Kennedy and Susan Swain.
Founded in 1979 by a group of cable operators, C-SPAN is devoted to televising the activity in the chambers of the U.S. House and Senate as well related political content, analysis and roundtable discussions. “Our democracy needs C-SPAN now more than ever,” Feist said. “I look forward to working with C-SPAN’s extraordinary and dedicated team to expand the network’s reach and meet new audiences where they are.
C-SPAN is an American treasure and I could not be more excited to lead this essential institution.” Kennedy will step down from his post at the end of this week.
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