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6/17/2021

Knowing When to Leave with CNN's Brooke Baldwin

Season 1, Ep. 38

Brooke Baldwin is an award-winning journalist who anchored the show "CNN Newsroom with Brooke Baldwin" for more than a decade. When she announced her departure from CNN in early 2021, Brooke said she was moving on in order to be the "bravest version" of herself. Jennifer invites Brooke on the show to discuss that bold decision, what led her there, and how she knew it was time to leave such a big opportunity behind. They discuss Brooke's evolution from a cub reporter to the bold, authentic anchor she's become in recent years. Plus, the two discuss their shared belief in the power of women banding together for success, which is the through-line of Brooke's new book "Huddle: How Women Unlock Their Collective Power."

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