Catherine Herridge has announced she is set to launch a new weekly podcast in conjunction with the Los Angeles Times.
Straight to the Point with Catherine Herridge is set to debut on Sunday.
In a post on social media, Herridge shared the news, as well as her excitement for the development.
“This means more investigations and more big interviews that demand accountability,” Herridge wrote.
Catherine Herridge called the new endeavor a “first-of-its-kind collaboration” between the LA Times Media Group and an independent content creator.
“Our team retains 100% editorial control and I remain an independent journalist,” she shared. “This partnership acknowledges the media marketplace is changing.”
In a statement, Herridge called the partnership the best of both worlds.
“At a time when audiences are demanding independent journalism that is fair, thorough, and authentic, LATMG and Dr. Soon-Shiong are taking a bold and innovative approach, partnering with independent journalists. They’re giving us the tools and platform to follow the facts wherever they lead. That combination of independence and amplification, backed by an iconic brand, is exactly what this moment demands.”
“I have long admired Catherine’s work and her unwavering commitment to fact-driven journalism,” added LA Times Media Group Chairman and CEO Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong. “At LATMG, our mission is to empower independent journalists to pursue the truth with integrity and impact. Audiences are seeking authentic, unfiltered voices they can trust, and that’s exactly what Catherine and Straight to the Point deliver.”
Catherine Herridge has worked as an independent journalist since her exit from CBS News in 2024. She previously worked at Fox News from 1996 to 2019 before joining CBS in that same year.
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