So, one year later, and after millions of dollars in renovations, a portion of The CNN Center food court was transformed into a state-of-the-art broadcast studio that seated over two hundred people and Talkback Live was created. The show was developed and executive produced by CNN's top female executive, Gail Evans. One of CNN's top producers was tapped to head up this new concept, Teya Ryan, an award winning producer in charge of CNN's environmental features.
After renovations, a section of The CNN Center's food court became a state-of-the-art broadcast studio capable of seating over two hundred people. Talkback Live was launched as the show, developed and produced by Gail Evans, CNN's top female executive. Teya Ryan, an award-winning producer for CNN's environmental features, took charge of this new concept.