ATLANTA, Jan. 9, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Scripps News is joining forces with POLITICO for a
new original series that will bring together the award-winning
reporting from both national news organizations to cover the 2024
election and the issues that voters will face at the polls. "The
Race – Weekend" is one of three new shows debuting on Scripps News
this month, focusing on politics and the economy. Local reporters
in key battleground states will contribute rigorous on-the-ground
coverage.
Scripps News, the national news network owned by The E.W.
Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), delivers independent, original
reporting from journalists in more than 50 U.S. markets —
broadcasting over-the-air and streaming live on every major
streaming device and platform.
"Scripps News has experienced correspondents living, working and
reporting in cities and towns big and small all over the country,"
said Kate O'Brian, president of
Scripps News. "This new program lineup puts our strengths on
impactful display — independent, on-the-ground reporting delivered
live and with timely context."
New Scripps News programs premiering in January 2024:
"The Race – Weekend"
Scripps News and POLITICO partner for forward-looking weekly
analysis in "The Race – Weekend." The program will air at
9 a.m. ET Saturdays on Scripps News
and throughout weekend programming on Scripps' local station
footprint. Featuring correspondents from Scripps and POLITICO, the
program will break down the biggest political headlines with
context, depth and an independent analysis. Contributors will
include White House correspondents Haley
Bull and Serena
Marshall, congressional reporters Nathaniel Reed and Stephanie Liebergen, national political
correspondents Ava-joye Burnett and Alex Miller, political director
Andrew Rafferty and deputy
political director Joe St. George. The program
will include newsmaker interviews and reporting from experienced
local correspondents. POLITICO has the most robust roster of
journalists dedicated solely to politics and policy in the world. A
wide range of them will join the program to share their reporting
and insights.
"The Race – Weekend" will premiere Jan.
20, breaking down the results from the Iowa caucuses and looking ahead to the
New Hampshire primary. Moderated
by St. George, the panel will
feature Marshall and Rafferty as well as Steven Shepard, POLITICO's senior campaign
and elections editor and chief polling officer, and Natalie Allison, POLITICO's national
political correspondent.
"The Race"
Scripps News will talk with viewers in communities across the
country about how politics and the 2024 campaigns are impacting
their everyday lives. "The Race," which will also include
contributions from POLITICO journalists, will provide a fact-based
perspective on where each political party stands and how decisions
affect voters. Beginning Jan.
15, "The Race," anchored by Chance Seales, will air weekdays
6-7 p.m. ET.
"Main & Wall"
Scripps News' political reporting will continue with coverage on
the economy. Weekdays 4-5 p.m. ET,
"Main & Wall" will focus on the intersection of Wall Street and
Main Street, offering viewers an understanding of how news of the
day impacts their finances and their lives. The program, anchored
by Chris Stewart and
Chris Nguyen and
featuring financial reporting from Bianca Facchinei, will premiere Jan. 15.
2024 Scripps News weekday lineup (all times ET) starting
Jan. 15:
- 6 a.m. "Early Rush," anchored by
Jay Strubberg
- 7 a.m.-12 p.m. "Morning Rush,"
anchored by Alex Livingston,
Rob Nelson, Carolyn Bruck and Jay Strubberg — with meteorologist and
correspondent Scott
Withers
- Noon-2 p.m. "Scripps News Live,"
anchored by Lauren
Magarino
- 2-3 p.m. "Scripps News Live,"
anchored by Chance
Seales
- 3-4 p.m. "Scripps News Live,"
anchored by Chris
Stewart
- 4-5 p.m. "Main & Wall,"
anchored by Chris Stewart and
Chris Nguyen
- 5-6 p.m. "Scripps News Live,"
anchored by Chris Nguyen
- 6-7 p.m. "The Race," anchored by
Chance Seales
- 7-8 p.m. "The Debrief," anchored
by Maritsa Georgiou
- 8-9 p.m. "Scripps News Tonight,"
anchored by Christian
Bryant
- 9-10 p.m. "Scripps News Tonight,"
anchored by Del Walters
Scripps News expects to launch additional programs in the spring
focusing on a range of topics — from technology and entertainment
to lifestyle and culture.
Watch Scripps News live all day.
Media contact: Molly
Miossi, The E.W. Scripps Company, 513-977-3713,
molly.miossi@scripps.com
About Scripps News
Scripps News is the nation's only
free 24/7 broadcast news network, serving viewers opinion-free
national and international news across the United States. Scripps News partners with
the Scripps local station group to cover news from over 50 bureaus.
Scripps News is available in more than 94% of U.S. television homes
free and over the air with a digital antenna, on mobile with the
Scripps News app and online at ScrippsNews.com. It is also carried
on streaming platforms and services, including Samsung TV Plus,
Roku, Amazon Fire TV, Pluto TV, Apple TV, Sling, Vizio and Xumo.
Scripps News is part of The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ:
SSP).
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