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Anderson Cooper 360, commonly referred to as AC360, is a nightly television news program broadcast on CNN and anchored by journalist Anderson Cooper. Debuting in 2003, the show provides comprehensive reporting and analysis of major domestic and international events. The program is structured around live interviews, panel discussions, and on-the-ground reporting, maintaining a focus on fact-based journalism and holding public officials accountable.

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When did Anderson Cooper 360 first air?

Anderson Cooper 360 launched on CNN on September 8, 2003, with Anderson Cooper as its anchor. It began as a one-hour news and talk program before expanding into a larger prime-time format. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anderson_Cooper_360%C2%B0)

What kind of program is Anderson Cooper 360?

AC360 is a nightly television news program combining domestic and international reporting, interviews, and analysis. It is a CNN news show rather than a celebrity-focused entertainment talk show. [Associated Press](https://apnews.com/article/fb5f166655ebbb7aa2894bf64246ad9d)

Has Anderson Cooper anchored AC360 since it began?

Yes, Anderson Cooper has been the program's named anchor since its 2003 launch on CNN. The network can use substitute presenters when he is unavailable, but the show remains identified with Cooper. [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anderson_Cooper_360%C2%B0)

How was Anderson Cooper Full Circle different from AC360?

Anderson Cooper Full Circle was a separate CNN digital live-streaming program introduced in 2019. CNN described it as complementary to AC360, which continued as the linear television news program. [CNN Pressroom](https://cnnpressroom.blogs.cnn.com/2019/10/01/anderson-cooper-full-circle-now-streaming-exclusively-on-cnn-digital-platforms/)

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