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Let me take you inside the past several days of Wolf Blitzer’s life, a week that saw him turn nostalgia into news as CNN’s The Situation Room, the program he’s anchored since its debut, marked its twentieth anniversary. On August 8, Wolf used both the broadcast and his social platforms to reminisce about two decades at the helm, posting a throwback photo from the very first show and sharing highlights with viewers on air. According to Barrett Media, this milestone comes after multiple format and timeslot evolutions for the show, which is now a two-hour late-morning fixture co-anchored by Wolf and Pamela Brown, a change instituted earlier this year and well received by insiders. Adweek also spotlights the celebration, noting that Wolf told viewers “here’s a look at how it started on Day One and some highlights from over the years.” Social media was peppered with congratulations, from Wolf himself on Instagram to fans on Twitter and Instagram wishing him and the show a happy anniversary.
Amidst the self-reflection, Wolf took a poignant detour on-air to say goodbye to longtime CNN political analyst Gloria Borger, who’s departed the network after a 17-year run. Deadline reported that at the close of the August 8 broadcast, Wolf warmly thanked Gloria, aired a clip from her first Situation Room appearance, and told her “I’ll be rooting for everyone from the sidelines.” It was a rare, personal moment from a journalist known for being all-news, no-nonsense.
Wolf wasn’t immune to a little pop-culture play either. AOL chronicled how a social media post showing Wolf unwinding with a “Wolf Spritzer”—yes, he has sense of humor—prompted late-night TV hosts to roast him in their opening monologues, sliding him into the entertainment headlines for reasons other than breaking news.
And not all the week’s news was lighthearted. According to The Express, Wolf was at the anchor desk for a live and tense exchange when Ontario Premier Doug Ford called Donald Trump “the most disliked politician in the world in Canada.” The segment triggered a fierce debate on social media, with Trump supporters and critics of Ford each weighing in.
On the business side, there’s nothing public about any new ventures, product launches, or off-camera projects. Instead, Wolf seems to be fully embracing his new co-anchor dynamic and the legacy-building chapter of his career, even as he remains a reliable fixture for major breaking stories and big-name interviews. No credible rumors of job changes or personal drama—just a respected journalist steering his ship through a watershed year, savoring the rare mix of high-profile milestones, heartfelt goodbyes, and the occasional viral spritzer.
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