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MS NOW anchor Alex Witt to exit as network reduces live weekend programming

MS NOW is reducing its live weekend programming and canceling "The Weekend: Primetime." Anchor Alex Witt will leave the network later this summer after nearly 30 years. The network is shifting toward taped content and video podcasts.

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The network has replaced live weekend night offerings with taped podcasts starting June 28.

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  1. MS NOW Anchor Alex Witt Exiting as Network Cuts Live Weekend News

    MS NOW is reducing its live weekend programming and canceling "The Weekend: Primetime." Anchor Alex Witt will leave the network later this summer after nearly 30 years. The network is shifting toward taped content and video podcasts.

    What's confirmed:

    • Alex Witt is leaving MS NOW later this summer after nearly 30 years.
    • The network is canceling "The Weekend: Primetime".
    • MS NOW is reducing live weekend programming in favor of video podcasts and partnerships.
    • Weekend night programming began transitioning to taped content on Sunday, June 28, at 6 p.m. ET.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • Antonia Hylton will succeed Alex Witt.
    • The network is pivoting to podcasts because it is struggling.
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