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Anderson Cooper continues to anchor CNN’s premier newscast, Anderson Cooper 360°, delivering in-depth reporting and investigations on major global events. The veteran journalist, who has worked in nearly eighty countries since beginning his career in 1992, remains at the forefront of CNN’s coverage of breaking news, political developments, and humanitarian crises.
Quick Facts
- Anderson Cooper 360° airs weeknights at 8:00 PM ET on CNN
- Cooper has worked in nearly eighty countries since 1992
- He has won 23 Emmy Awards for his journalism
- Cooper also hosts a podcast, All There Is with Anderson Cooper, and The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper on Sundays
A Career Spanning Decades of Global Coverage
Anderson Cooper’s journalism career spans more than three decades of reporting from conflict zones, disaster areas, and major news scenes worldwide. His coverage has earned him significant recognition, including 23 Emmy Awards and an Edward R. Murrow Award. Cooper played a pivotal role in CNN’s Peabolt Award-winning coverage of Hurricane Katrina and duPont Award-winning coverage of the 2004 tsunami. His reporting from Haiti following the earthquake earned him two Emmy Awards, demonstrating his commitment to bringing urgent global stories to American audiences.
Beyond his nightly newscast, Cooper has been instrumental in CNN’s political coverage, including moderating presidential debates and town halls. In 2016, he was selected by the Committee on Presidential Debates to co-moderate one of three debates between Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton, cementing his role as a trusted voice in election coverage.
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Expanding Platforms for Storytelling
Cooper’s work extends beyond the evening broadcast. He hosts All There Is with Anderson Cooper, a podcast featuring moving and honest discussions about grief and personal loss, where he shares his own journey while learning from others who have experienced life-altering challenges. Additionally, The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper airs on Sundays on CNN, showcasing character-driven investigative pieces and deep dives from CNN’s roster of anchors and correspondents.
As a regular correspondent for CBS’s 60 Minutes, Cooper brings his investigative approach to that program as well. His recent coverage in 2025 and 2026 has included interviews with government officials, humanitarian workers, and victims of major events, maintaining his presence on stories that shape national discourse.
Legacy and Impact
Cooper’s impact on American journalism extends to his published works, including four books that topped the New York Times Best-seller List: Astor: The Rise and Fall of an American Fortune, Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty, The Rainbow Comes and Goes: A Mother and Son on Life, Love, and Loss, and Dispatches from the Edge: A Memoir of Wars, Disaster, and Survival. These works reflect his commitment to telling stories of significance and human consequence.
Based in New York City, Cooper graduated from Yale University with a degree in political science and studied Vietnamese at the University of Hanoi, preparation that informed his early reporting from Southeast Asia and beyond. His continued presence on CNN’s flagship evening broadcast ensures that his voice remains central to how millions of Americans understand the world.
Sources
- CNN Profiles — Anderson Cooper’s official biography and career details, including his role as anchor of Anderson Cooper 360°, his Emmy Awards, his international reporting background, and his current projects
