High of the Ticker: Thursday’s version of CNN NewsNight with Abby Phillip featured a contentious trade between two of its common panelists, CNN’s senior political commentator Scott Jennings and MeidasTouch Community commentator Adam Mockler.

Throughout a debate concerning the battle in Iran, Mockler pressed Jennings on the battle’s progress and conclusion. This led to Jennings utilizing disparaging and profane language in direction of Mockler. Phillip rapidly interjected to diffuse the scenario and let Jennings reply to Mockler’s assertions earlier than wrapping up the subject.

TVNewser reached out to CNN relating to the incident, with the community declining to touch upon the scenario.

Audio sure: Add Greta Van Susteren to the rising checklist of cable personalities launching podcasts. Newsmax introduced on Monday that she shall be internet hosting a weekly podcast, Greta Wire. Now accessible on main platforms, Greta Wire will characteristic interviews with notable figures from politics, enterprise, sports activities, and leisure.

Revolving Door: Marc Stewart has left CNN. The previous Beijing correspondent and co-host of Market Asia instructed TVNewser that he left the community “on nice phrases” and stated his Beijing task “was the journey of many lifetimes.” Stewart had been with CNN since Sept. 2022.

Additionally departing CNN is Stephanie Elam, who served two stints on the community, totaling greater than 20 years. The Los Angeles-based correspondent was handled to a goodbye social gathering by her now-former colleagues, which featured a shock look by CNN anchor Sara Sidner.