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American journalist and news anchor
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Carl Azuz (born April 28, 1977) is an American journalist, news anchor, and media educator who hosted CNN's student-focused news program CNN 10 (formerly CNN Student News) from 2007 to 2022.[‡ 2] He was replaced by CNN sports anchor and correspondent Coy Wire.[1] Since 2023, he has hosted The World from A to Z with Carl Azuz.[‡ 1]
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April 28, 1977
University of Georgia (BA)
Carl Azuz | |
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 Azuz in November 2020 | |
| Born | Carl Andrew Azuz April 28, 1977 Atlanta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Education | McIntosh High School University of Georgia (BA) |
| Occupations | Journalist; news anchor; media educator; YouTube personality |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Known for | Former host of CNN 10; creator and host of The World from A to Z |
| Awards | Shorty Awards Finalist (2024)[‡ 1] |
Born and raised in Atlanta, Georgia, Azuz earned a bachelor's degree in telecommunications arts production from the University of Georgia. His career at CNN began as a writer and associate producer for CNN International, with reports featured across all CNN platforms, before he took on various roles including package producer, reporter, and writer for CNN 10, where he covered diverse topics from international conflicts to unusual global stories. Azuz also contributed segments to CNN Newsroom on subjects such as economic issues, educational scandals, and technological impacts on youth, and he interviewed students for CNN's "Fix Our Schools" series.
Following his departure from CNN, he created and launched the independent daily news show The World from A to Z in 2023, aimed at educating young audiences, while continuing to promote media literacy through public speaking at conventions, workshops, and educational events.
Early life and education
Azuz was born on April 28, 1977, in Atlanta, Georgia. He graduated from McIntosh High School in Peachtree City, Georgia.[2] It was during high school theater that he first found interest in broadcasting.[3] He attended the University of Georgia, graduating in May 1999 with a bachelor's degree in telecommunications arts production and a minor in drama.[4]
Career
CNN
Azuz began his career at CNN as an entry-level teleprompter operator two days after his graduation from the University of Georgia. After several years of working in production and writing, including work as a features writer and writer and deliverer of the "Shoutout" segment,[‡ 3] Azuz took over as anchor of CNN Student News in 2008.[‡ 4] The CNN program featured original reporting, along with clips from CNN broadcasts and quiz-style questions.[5] In January 2017, the show rebranded from "CNN Student News" to CNN 10, highlighting the show's ten minute duration.[6] The target audience of CNN Student News/CNN 10 was middle, high school, and college students.[7][‡ 5] Azuz would spend 15 years as the anchor of CNN Student News/CNN 10, and the sole writer of the program from 2014-2022.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Carl Azuz and the CNN 10 team adapted to remote production, with Azuz anchoring from home. The show provided students with a sense of normalcy and reassurance during school disruptions. In April 2020, Azuz appeared on Sanjay Gupta's "Chasing Life" podcast to take questions about COVID-19 from students.[‡ 6][‡ 7][‡ 8]
In June 2020, AT&T collaborated with CNN to launch Youth Voices Collective to help students interested in journalism. Azuz was one of the journalists that served as a resource for young people in this program.[‡ 9][8] As part of the program, Azuz produced short "special editions" on topics that included: Objectivity in Journalism, Checking Sources, On-Camera Delivery, and Effective Newswriting.[‡ 10]
Azuz left CNN in 2022, following the conclusion of the 2021-2022 school year. His final episode of CNN 10 was May 27, 2022.[‡ 11] In a statement on Twitter, CNN expressed gratitude to Azuz for "providing the news - in a fun, entertaining and factual way - to a generation." The statement also referred to Azuz's departure as a "personal decision."[‡ 12]
Reception
Perry Parks of Michigan State University published two articles about CNN 10. The first piece critiques the show's emphasis on objectivity and balance, noting that the show has received little scrutiny in media scholarship.[9] Perry followed that article in 2023 with another piece, in which he analyzed 102 episode transcripts of CNN 10 and concluded that the show reinforces neoliberal economic perspectives.[10]
In February 2022, the Norwin School District in Pennsylvania voted to remove CNN 10 from its middle school homeroom curriculum. Some board members and parents raised concerns about potential bias in the program, while others defended its educational value.[11] Similarly, Indian River School District in Selbyville, Delaware banned using CNN 10 in their school curriculum.[12]
Azuz's work at CNN has been the subject of peer-reviewed scholarly study.
In 2014, Dr. Wayne Journell of University of North Carolina at Greensboro published "Analyzing the Appropriateness of Internet-Based School News Programs for Social Studies Classrooms: CNN Student News as a Case Study". Journell evaluated the program for substance, bias, and appropriate for high school classrooms.[13]
Dr. Perry Parks of Michigan State University published two articles about CNN 10. The first piece, "'Down the Middle': CNN 10 and the Ideology of Objectivity" (2021), critiques the show's emphasis on objectivity and balance, noting that the show has received little scrutiny in media scholarship.[14] Perry followed that article with another piece in 2023 titled "How U.S.-based children's news show CNN 10 reproduces neoliberal hegemony: A critical discourse analysis". In this article, Perry analyzed 102 episode transcripts of CNN 10 and concluded that the show reinforces neoliberal economic perspectives.[15]
Transition period
After his departure, rumors began on X that he died.[‡ 13] Coy Wire would eventually anchor CNN 10.[‡ 14] In the year following his time at CNN, Azuz did freelance work, including producing content for SonLight Homeschool Curriculum, and public speaking gigs.[16] On November 8, 2022, Azuz announced his new role as an ambassador for Mediawise, a division of the Poynter Insitute devoted to teenage media literacy.[‡ 15]
The World from A to Z
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 11/18/2024: The Pros & Cons of Wikipedia on Youtube |
Starting in August 2023, Azuz began producing a new newscast titled "The World from A to Z", a nod to his surname and a previous CNN Student News blog, titled "From A to Z with Carl Azuz".[‡ 16] The World From A to Z is owned by World News Group, a Christian journalism organization based in North Carolina.[‡ 17] The roughly nine minute show releases episodes Monday through Friday during the American school-year. Unlike CNN 10, The World from A to Z is ad-supported, with advertisements targeted toward teachers from Periodic Presidents and EF Tours.[‡ 18][‡ 19] The show presents itself as non-partisan and incorporates Azuz's signature puns and light-hearted approach.[‡ 20][17] Some of Azuz's trademarks include incorporating puns in the last segment of his shows and including the phrase, "Fridays are awesome," into the last show of the week.[18]
Public engagement
Azuz maintains an active social media presence, with accounts on the platforms X and TikTok, where he interacts with students and educators. On September 9, 2022 Azuz posted a video to his TikTok account where he addressed leaving CNN.[‡ 21] This video quickly went viral, amassing 5.8 million views, 1.3 million likes, and over 43,000 comments.
In addition to his social media presence, Azuz has appeared on various podcasts and YouTube shows, particularly on programs that focus on education. On these appearances he discusses media literacy, journalism, and shares stories from his time as an anchor.
Advocacy
Azuz serves as a MediaWise Ambassador for the Poynter Institute, developing resources to combat misinformation.[‡ 15] His advocacy emphasizes critical engagement, analyzing news framing and omission.[3] Teaching civil discourse, encouraging students to think compassionately and have civil conversations on controversial topics[‡ 22] Digital verification teaching students to trace online claims to primary sources.[‡ 15] He regularly keynotes education conferences, including the National Council for the Social Studies and International Society for Technology in Education.[‡ 23]
In February 2012, Azuz attended and presented at the 61st Southern Regional Press Institute where he was awarded The Robert S. Abbott Memorial Award. At the event, Azuz spoke to high school and college students about the sacrifices journalists make to be successful.[19]
In 2015, Azuz traveled to Petoskey, Michigan to deliver a commencement speech at Petoskey High School.[20]
In July 2023, Azuz was a featured speaker at the National Association for Media Literacy Education (NAMLE) Conference, where he discussed the role of digital news platforms in education and the importance of fostering media literacy among younger audiences.[21] That same year, he spoke as the Keynote Address at the Georgia Council for Social Studies Conference, addressing educators on the impact of media literacy in social studies instruction.[‡ 24]
Azuz was also a guest speaker at the 2023 National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) Conference, where he presented on engaging students in current affairs through accessible and unbiased news reporting.[‡ 25] In addition to these major conferences, he has frequently served as a keynote speaker at high school and university events, emphasizing journalism’s role in education.
Production philosophy and educational impact
Azuz's approach centers on having balanced curation, mixing news with cultural features to maintain engagement,[‡ 26] and using age-appropriate framing, such as by explaining conflicts without graphic imagery, teaching media literacy skills such as source evaluation, and critically analyzing news framing.[3]
Educators have developed specialized teaching methods around Azuz’s programs, such as creating weekly current events summaries, using flipped classroom models that include video quizzes, and incorporating media literacy exercises that train students to trace claims back to primary sources.[22] According to educators quoted by Instructomania, many teachers consider his shows an effective way to create discussions in the classroom.[23]
Personal life
Azuz has described himself as "an American mutt" when characterizing his ancestry. One of his great-grandfathers came to the United States from Spain, but his predominant ethnicity is Italian.[‡ 27][failed verification] Azuz graduated from McIntosh High School in Peachtree City, Georgia.[24] Azuz graduated from the University of Georgia in May 1999, majoring in telecommunications arts production and minoring in drama.[25][26][27] He resides in the Atlanta metro area with his family.[‡ 28]
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