Simultaneously, CNN is doubling down on its digital-first content strategy. The network announced a new streaming series titled Body Language by CNN, which will be hosted by anchor and chief investigative correspondent Pamela Brown. The series is set to premiere exclusively on CNN All Access on Thursday, October 8, launching with four initial episodes. Body Language is described as an exploration of the often unspoken and uncomfortable health experiences that shape the lives of women, ranging from the clinical to the absurd. The show represents a broader move by the network to offer niche, high-quality documentary-style content to its streaming subscribers.
Furthering its commitment to health and technology reporting, CNN will host its first Health Innovation Summit in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, October 21. The summit will be moderated by Dr. Sanjay Gupta and Pamela Brown. The event aims to bring together industry leaders and policymakers for conversations on how artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies are transforming healthcare. The summit will be accessible to a wide audience, streaming live on CNN.com, the CNN app, and the network’s YouTube channel.
Fox Business Network and the Post-Bartiromo Schedule
Major changes are also underway at Fox Business Network as the channel moves to fill the void left by the departure of long-time anchor Maria Bartiromo. The network has finalized a new weekday lineup that will debut on Monday, October 12, marking a significant pivot in its morning and evening strategies.
The cornerstone of the new schedule is Big Money in the Morning, a three-hour morning block starting at 6 a.m. ET. The program will be hosted by a multi-person ensemble including Dagen McDowell, Brian Brenberg, and Taylor Riggs, with contributions from Barron’s Josh Schafer. This move represents a shift toward a more collaborative, fast-paced morning format. Consequently, McDowell and Brenberg’s previous 6 p.m. ET show, The Bottom Line, will be removed from the schedule, with the time slot being filled by encore presentations of Kudlow.
The network’s midday programming is also seeing adjustments. The Big Money Show, which airs at noon ET, will introduce a rotating roster of co-hosts, including Cheryl Casone, Marcus Lemonis, and Lou Basenese, who will join current host Jackie DeAngelis. Additionally, veteran anchor Liz Claman is expanding her footprint on the network with a new weekly program, Claman’s Power Players, which will air on Friday nights at 7 p.m. ET.
Bipartisan Dialogues and New Audio Ventures
Over at Fox News, the network is continuing its "The Senate Project" series, a collaborative effort with the Kennedy Institute and the Orrin G. Hatch Foundation aimed at fostering bipartisan civil discourse. The next installment, moderated by anchor Martha MacCallum, will stream on Fox Nation and Foxnews.com on Monday, October 19, at 11 a.m. This edition will feature U.S. Senators Katie Britt (R-AL) and Peter Welch (D-VT). The discussion is expected to focus on their recent bipartisan legislative efforts to address the impact of social media on youth mental health, a topic that has gained significant traction on Capitol Hill.
Fox News is also expanding its presence in the podcasting space with the launch of The Girls. The podcast features a rotating cast of prominent female voices from the network, including Rachel Campos-Duffy, Harris Faulkner, and Kat Timpf. Joining them will be newly named Fox News contributor Melissa DeRosa and former ESPN host Samantha Ponder. The show is designed as a free-flowing conversation on a wide range of topics, aiming to capture a more informal and personal side of the network’s personalities.
