MS NOW Reshapes Weekends as Witt Exits for Streaming Push
MS NOW is ending its live weekend Primetime block as part of a cost-cutting push to fund a direct-to-consumer streaming service and expanded live events. Veteran anchor Alex Witt is departing; Antonia Hylton will take over her midday slots, with 20 hours of live weekend programming still on air. Per a memo from MS NOW President Rebecca Kutler, layoffs are expected to be minimal and about 40 new openings will be available for affected staff; the network will also pursue taped content and podcast partnerships, and Peter Alexander is set to anchor the weekday 11 a.m. slot in the future.
