# Kara Swisher Confirms CNN Exit After Paramount-WBD Merger

> Kara Swisher leaves CNN after Paramount Skydance completes Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition
- Title: Kara Swisher Confirms CNN Exit After Paramount-WBD Merger
- Summary: Kara Swisher leaves CNN after Paramount Skydance completes Warner Bros. Discovery acquisition Swisher will exit CNN once Paramount Skydance takes full…
- Keywords: kara swisher, cnn, paramount skydance, warner bros discovery, paramount-wbd merger, pivot podcast, cnn exit, cnn creators, farm aid 2026, media, tv news, fox news
- Source: Adweek — https://adweek.com/tvnewser/ticker-kara-swisher-confirms-cnn-exit-after-paramount-wbd-merger-is-complete
- Author: Mark Mwachiro
- Published: 2026-09-25T21:02:29+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: kara swisher, cnn, paramount skydance, warner bros discovery, paramount-wbd merger, pivot podcast, cnn exit, cnn creators, farm aid 2026, media, tv news, fox news
## Kara Swisher's CNN exit confirmed
Swisher confirmed she will leave CNN after Paramount Skydance completes its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery.

> But then I thought, 'F, these guys! I don’t want to work for them. I just don’t.'
## Swisher's contract ends December 31
Swisher joined CNN as an on-air contributor in November 2023 and asked to exit her contract, which expires December 31.
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Paramount Skydance reached a settlement with state attorneys general this week, clearing the way for Swisher's exit.
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## Key takeaway

Swisher will exit CNN once Paramount Skydance takes full control of the network