US EditionRachel Scott and James Longman Will Co-Anchor a Daily ABC News Streaming Program for Disney +
UNITED STATES, JUL 13 – ABC News Live Prime with Linsey Davis features diverse guests discussing pressing issues and projects, with segments on illegal vaping and humanitarian aid, airing weeknights at 7 p.m. EDT.
- Starting July 21, ABC News will debut a brief daily news show titled What You Need to Know on Disney+, featuring weekday episodes that summarize major headlines.
- This launch responds to streaming audiences abandoning traditional TV, aiming to expand ABC News' footprint and reach new viewers.
- The show features international correspondent James Longman and political correspondent Rachel Scott as co-hosts who present major news headlines in brief episodes lasting 8 to 10 minutes, airing each weekday at 6 a.m.
- The show delivers concise, insightful commentary by blending the latest news updates, pop culture highlights, and trending clips to help viewers quickly grasp the most important stories.
- The series represents ABC News' inaugural exclusive daily streaming program on Disney+ and marks a major step forward in delivering original news content on the platform, with the goal of engaging younger and more diverse viewers.
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