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CNN’s Krishna Andavolu named Explainers Correspondent

August 20, 2026

CNN has named Emmy award-winning journalist Krishna Andavolu Explainers Correspondent. In this expanded role, Andavolu will continue to host CNN Explains, a streaming series for CNN subscribers that helps audiences understand the forces shaping their lives.

Since joining CNN in 2025, Andavolu has served as Senior Producer and a featured host for CNN Explains, delivering clear, visually rich and deeply reported videos that break down complex topics, spanning global events to everyday questions, so viewers can understand the world with confidence.

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