"We live in a very divided country. A country where many people feel that they can't speak across the political divide. Sometimes they feel they can't even speak across their own kitchen table."
In advance of the New Year's Eve special, CNN will feature a behind-the-scenes conversation with Anderson Cooper and Andy Cohen discussing their favorite moments of the past eight years together hosting the show.
"There used to be a time in media where if you said horrible, disgusting things, you didn’t have much of a platform anymore because nobody would touch you."
“Delivering another record-breaking year, outpacing broadcast networks, and reaching new highs on YouTube is a testament to the strength of our brand and our ability to meet the audience where they are."