K-Rudd Set To Make His TV Host Debut On CNN Global Affairs Program
Former prime minister Kevin Rudd is one of the five special guests to host an episode of CNN’s international global affairs program Amanpour.
Rudd, who was last seen on ABC TV’s The Killing Season, will be hosting the program where he will discuss United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change Conference and talks to UN envoy Christina Figures.
Rudd will also interview Sky News’ International Editor Stan Grant, a former CNN correspondent, “about his Aboriginal heritage and the struggles Australia is still having to come to terms with its past.” according to CNN in its press release.
Rudd will be replacing Amanpour‘s regular host Christin Amanpour while she is on leave.
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