Newsmax: Carl Higbie to Lead Key 6:00 PM Hour
Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) has announced a strategic reorganization of its weekday evening lineup, effective September 8, 2025. The key change positions former Navy SEAL Carl Higbie to host 'Carl Higbie FRONTLINE' at the crucial 6:00 PM ET timeslot.
The restructuring includes moving Greta Van Susteren to 4:00 PM ET and Chris Salcedo to 5:00 PM ET. Higbie, who recently made headlines for his reporting from Israel, will bring his trademark style of addressing government overreach and media criticism to the evening transition hour.
CEO Christopher Ruddy emphasized that this reshuffle aims to strengthen the network's connection with viewers during critical news hours leading into primetime programming.
Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) ha annunciato una riorganizzazione strategica della programmazione serale dei giorni feriali, con efficacia dal 8 settembre 2025. La modifica principale assegna all'ex Navy SEAL Carl Higbie la conduzione di 'Carl Higbie FRONTLINE' nello strategico slot delle 18:00 ET.
La ristrutturazione prevede inoltre lo spostamento di Greta Van Susteren alle 16:00 ET e di Chris Salcedo alle 17:00 ET. Higbie, recentemente al centro dell'attenzione per i suoi servizi dall'Israele, porterà nel passaggio serale il suo stile distintivo, incentrato sulla critica all'eccesso di potere governativo e ai media.
Il CEO Christopher Ruddy ha sottolineato che questa riorganizzazione mira a rafforzare il legame della rete con il pubblico nelle ore informative cruciali che precedono la fascia prime time.
Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) ha anunciado una reorganización estratégica de su parrilla de la tarde entre semana, con efecto a partir del 8 de septiembre de 2025. El cambio principal sitúa al ex Navy SEAL Carl Higbie como presentador de 'Carl Higbie FRONTLINE' en la codiciada franja de las 18:00 ET.
La reestructuración incluye mover a Greta Van Susteren a las 16:00 ET y a Chris Salcedo a las 17:00 ET. Higbie, quien recientemente acaparó titulares por sus reportes desde Israel, aportará a la hora de transición vespertina su estilo característico de denunciar el exceso de poder gubernamental y criticar a los medios.
El consejero delegado Christopher Ruddy enfatizó que este reajuste busca reforzar la conexión de la cadena con la audiencia en las horas informativas clave previas a la programación de prime time.
Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX)는 평일 저녁 편성의 전략적 개편을 2025년 9월 8일부로 단행한다고 발표했습니다. 핵심 변화로 전 네이비실 Carl Higbie가 중요 시간대인 오후 6시(ET)에 'Carl Higbie FRONTLINE' 진행을 맡게 됩니다.
개편안에는 Greta Van Susteren을 오후 4시(ET)로, Chris Salcedo를 오후 5시(ET)로 이동시키는 내용이 포함됩니다. 최근 이스라엘 취재로 주목받은 Higbie는 저녁 이행 시간대에 정부의 권한 남용과 언론 비판을 전면에 내세운 스타일을 선보일 예정입니다.
CEO 크리스토퍼 러디는 이번 편성이 프라임타임으로 이어지는 핵심 뉴스 시간대에 시청자와의 연결을 강화하는 데 목적이 있다고 강조했습니다.
Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) a annoncé une réorganisation stratégique de sa programmation en soirée en semaine, effective à partir du 8 septembre 2025. Le changement principal place l'ancien Navy SEAL Carl Higbie à la tête de « Carl Higbie FRONTLINE » dans le créneau crucial de 18h00 ET.
La restructuration comprend le déplacement de Greta Van Susteren à 16h00 ET et de Chris Salcedo à 17h00 ET. Higbie, récemment sous les projecteurs pour ses reportages depuis Israël, apportera à l'heure de transition du soir son style caractéristique, axé sur la dénonciation des abus de pouvoir gouvernemental et la critique des médias.
Le PDG Christopher Ruddy a souligné que cette réorganisation vise à renforcer le lien de la chaîne avec les téléspectateurs durant les heures d'information clés précédant la programmation en prime time.
Newsmax (NYSE:NMAX) hat eine strategische Neuordnung seines Wochentags-Abendprogramms angekündigt, die am 8. September 2025 in Kraft tritt. Die wichtigste Änderung sieht vor, den ehemaligen Navy SEAL Carl Higbie für die Sendung 'Carl Higbie FRONTLINE' in der wichtigen Sendestunde um 18:00 Uhr ET zu platzieren.
Die Umstrukturierung beinhaltet außerdem die Verlegung von Greta Van Susteren auf 16:00 Uhr ET und von Chris Salcedo auf 17:00 Uhr ET. Higbie, der kürzlich wegen seiner Berichterstattung aus Israel für Schlagzeilen sorgte, wird in der Übergangsstunde am Abend seinen typischen Stil einbringen, der Regierungsübergriffe und mediale Kritik thematisiert.
CEO Christopher Ruddy betonte, dass diese Umstellung darauf abzielt, die Verbindung des Senders zu den Zuschauern in den wichtigen Nachrichtenstunden vor der Prime-Time zu stärken.
- Strategic positioning of experienced journalists in key timeslots
- Enhanced coverage during market close and congressional adjournment times
- Recent successful international coverage from Israel by Carl Higbie
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BOCA RATON, FL / ACCESS Newswire / September 8, 2025 / Newsmax Inc. (NYSE:NMAX) ("Newsmax" or the "Company") today announced a strategic realignment of its weekday evening schedule, boosting the Company's late daytime lineup ahead of a pivotal moment in the day.
Starting Monday, September 8, 2025, Carl Higbie will move into the 6:00pm ET slot to host Carl Higbie FRONTLINE, anchoring viewers' transition from day to night with incisive news analysis, fearless reporting and provocative opinion.
Veteran journalist Greta Van Susteren will pivot from the 6:00pm ET hour to a newly powerful 4:00pm ET timeslot, positioning her at the heart of momentous breaking stories as the market closes, court hearings end and Congress adjourns.
With decades of experience in delivering sharp, fact-based analysis and piercing interviews, Van Susteren's move underscores Newsmax's commitment to timely and authoritative journalism.
Simultaneously, The Chris Salcedo Show will shift into the 5:00pm ET hour, continuing his unapologetically conservative commentary in the critical early evening timeframe.
Carl Higbie Takes Evening Lead
Former U.S. Navy SEAL and seasoned political commentator Carl Higbie has been a dynamic presence at Newsmax since launching Carl Higbie FRONTLINE in April 2023.
Now airing at 6:00pm ET, the program adopts a sharper night-time edge, characterized by Higbie's trademark "fearless exposure of government overreach and sharp critique of the mainstream media" - designed to kick off evening viewing powerfully.
Higbie made headlines in August when Carl Higbie FRONTLINE broadcast from Israel for a full week. Reporting from Jerusalem and other key locations, he provided coverage of Israel's security concerns, touring defense industries and speaking directly with officials such as Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Christopher Ruddy, CEO of Newsmax, praised the lineup innovation: "This reshuffle is designed to meet our viewers when the news truly matters," Ruddy said. "Carl is a bold, unafraid journalist; Greta brings unmatched credibility at a critical juncture; and Chris brings strong voice and insight - together they form a powerful trifecta. We believe this revamped lineup will strengthen our connection with a news-hungry audience as we lead into primetime."
New Late Day Lineup (Effective September 8, 2025)
4:00pm ET: The Record with Greta Van Susteren
5:00pm ET: The Chris Salcedo Show
6:00pm ET: Carl Higbie FRONTLINE
7:00pm ET: Rob Schmitt Tonight
8:00pm ET: Finnerty
9:00pm ET: Greg Kelly Reports
10:00pm ET: The Right Squad
About Newsmax
Newsmax Inc. is listed on the NYSE (NMAX) and operates, through Newsmax Broadcasting LLC, one of the nation's leading news outlets, the Newsmax channel. The fourth highest-rated network is carried on all major pay TV providers. Newsmax's media properties reach more than 40 million Americans regularly through Newsmax TV, the Newsmax App, its popular website Newsmax.com, and publications such as Newsmax Magazine. Through its social media accounts, Newsmax reaches 20 million combined followers. Reuters Institute says Newsmax is one of the top U.S. news brands and Forbes has called Newsmax "a news powerhouse."
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