Bianna Golodryga, the global-affairs journalist who announced Thursday that she plans to leave CNN, is in talks that could have her working for two different news organizations at the same time.
Golodrya, who recently has served as an anchor for CNN’s international service as well as a fill-in for both Christiane Amanpour and Fareed Zakaria at CNN, is in negotiations with both Politico, where she is in line cover global affairs and CBS News, where she could serve as a contributor, according to three people with knowledge of the discussions. These people caution that talks remain fluid and may not come to fruition.
Executives from CBS News and Politico could not be reached for immedate comment.
If they do, however, Golodryga will have accomplished twice in one career something many cannot: an agreement that lets her work for two different news organizations at the same time. In a different era, such an arrangement was seen as unorthodox. Now, in 2026, with more journalists striking deals that allow them to run their own independent newsletter or video podcast business while also working for a mainstream outlet, the structure may be more palatable.
Golodryga has been with CNN since 2017, when she also worked two years as a contributor while she co-anchored “CBS This Morning” along with Gayle King, John Dickerson and Norah O’Donnell, and contributed to CBS News as well.
“After nine wonderful years at CNN, I’ve decided to leave for an opportunity that I couldn’t pass up,” Golodrgya posted on social media Thursday. ” I’m grateful for the experiences, friendships and support from fabulous colleagues during my CNN years. Exciting news to share very soon!”
One person familair with the matter says the anchor realized she may have less room to expand at CNN now that the network is cutting back on the hours it once devoted to veteran international anchor Christiane Amanpour. She announced earlier this week she would leave CNN next year after nearly four decades in TV news at both the Skydance news giant as well ABC News.
More to come…