“On Balance” with Leland Vittert to Air at 9 pm ET; “Elizabeth Vargas Reports” Moves to 7 pm

Elizabeth Vargas Reaches Agreement on Multi-Year Contract Renewal

NewsNation today announced new additions to its primetime programming line-up, with On Balance hosted by anchor/reporter Leland Vittert taking over the 9 pm ET hour, and Elizabeth Vargas Reports, hosted by veteran journalist Elizabeth Vargas, moving to 7 pm ET. The new line-up is effective Monday, February 10. The network also announced that it has reached a new multi-year agreement with Ms. Vargas to continue hosting her weeknight program.

“We’re extremely happy to be bringing Leland and Elizabeth to our primetime line-up,” said Michael Corn, President of Programming and Specials. “They are extraordinary and experienced journalists who are fearless, smart, and curious. They have travelled the globe to deliver the news, and they have each developed a loyal and growing audience here at NewsNation.”

Mr. Vittert joined NewsNation as an anchor in May 2021. His program, On Balance, debuted in July of that same year. Throughout his tenure, he has played an integral role in the network’s coverage of the war in Ukraine, ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, the Israel-Hamas war, and the 2024 Presidential campaign. Since its debut, On Balance is up 270 percent in total viewers and more than 500 percent among adults aged 25-54, according to Nielsen.

“I am grateful to NewsNation for the opportunity to host a primetime program, and thankful to our passionate viewers who tune in every night,” said Mr. Vittert. “As a team, we take our role in the media landscape seriously and will continue to be a source of fairness to all.”

Launched in Spring 2023, Elizabeth Vargas Reports covers the top news stories of the day and features an array of live interviews with high-profile newsmakers across the political landscape and the entertainment industry. Ms. Vargas also co-hosted the final Republican Party presidential debate prior to the Iowa caucuses. Elizabeth Vargas Reports has steadily grown its audience, with total viewers up 20 percent since its debut, according to Nielsen.

“I couldn't be happier to be staying at NewsNation, and to be moving to the 7 pm hour weeknights,” said Ms. Vargas. “I’m excited to continue our mission to report the news for ALL Americans. I have an amazing team and am thrilled to be working with them."

Alongside Chris Cuomo, Ms. Vargas and Mr. Vittert co-anchored NewsNation’s 2024 election night coverage, when the news organization became the first television network in the country to project the winner of the 2024 presidential race.

About NewsNation

NewsNation, a Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) property, is the country’s source for “News for All Americans.” Validated by independent watchdog groups, the network delivers engaging and unbiased news, reflecting the full range of perspectives across the country. In addition to its dedicated national staff of reporters, producers, and photographers, NewsNation draws on the local expertise of Nexstar’s 6,000 journalists in 110 newsrooms across the country. NewsNation is fully distributed on every pay television platform in the United States, online at www.newsnationnow.com, and on the NewsNationNow mobile app, available on Android and iOS.

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