MS NOW previously announced its plans to shuffle its daily lineup. We now know when that will take shape.
What We Know: MS NOW will launch its new weekday lineup on Monday, June 15th. Stephanie Ruhle will helm Money, Power, Politics with Stephanie Ruhle from 9-11 AM ET. She currently hosts The 11th Hour at 11 PM ET. Alicia Menendez moves from The Weeknight to On the Line from 12-2 PM ET. Katy Tur Reports will now be branded as The Moment with Katy Tur. Her show airs from 2-4 PM ET. Luke Russert replaces Menendez on The Weeknight, seen at 7 PM ET. Meanwhile, Ali Velshi takes over The 11th Hour from Ruhle. Finally, Connect with Jacob Soboroff will debut on Saturday, June 13th. That new show will air from 10 AM-1 PM ET.
What Remains Unclear: What going away from the “Reports” branding that had previously been used in the daytime lineup will do to viewership totals.
What’s At Stake: These are big moves for MS NOW. The network previously featured the likes of Ana Cabrera and Chris Jansing between 10 AM-2 PM ET. Andrea Mitchell also previously anchored a show before stepping away in early 2025. MS NOW is putting an emphasis on the dayside lineup in hopes of capturing a greater total day audience.
What It Means: The restructuring of the network in Rebecca Kutler’s image continues. The moves mark a variety of angles and content focuses throughout the day. MS NOW continues to work on its digital offerings in addition to the linear cable programming. This is the first big swing for the network outside the reshaping of its primetime and weekend programs.
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