FOX NEWS CHANNEL Fact Sheet

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1 FOX NEWS CHANNEL Fact Sheet Description: FOX News operates the FOX News Channel (FNC), FOX Business Network (FBN), FOX News Radio, FOX News Headlines 24/7, FOXNews.com and the soon to launch OTT platform, FOX Nation. FOX News also produces FOX News Sunday on FOX Broadcasting Company and FOX News Edge. A top five cable network, FNC has been the most watched news channel in the country for more than 16 years and according to a Gallup/Knight Foundation Survey, is the most objective information source in the country. FNC is available in 90 million homes and dominates the cable news landscape while routinely notching the top ten programs in the genre. Satellite: Galaxy 17, Transponder 6 FNC Standard Definition (SD) Galaxy 15, Transponder 2 FNC High Definition (HD) Distribution: 90 million subscribers (07/2018) Bureaus: New York (Headquarters) Chicago Dallas Denver Washington, DC Seattle Jerusalem Rome Miami Los Angeles Boston London Programming: FNC presents live news programming throughout the daytime hours, which consists of hard news coverage of the day s events and interviews with leading newsmakers. FNC s primetime line-up offers opinion and news talk programs examining the issues with the key players shaping the news coverage of the moment. Senior Staff: Rupert Murdoch Executive Chairman Suzanne Scott Jay Wallace Chief Executive Officer, FOX News and FOX Business Network President, FOX News and Executive Editor

2 Marianne Gambelli Sharri Berg Kevin Lord Lily Fu Claffe President of Advertising Sales Chief Operating Officer, FOX Television Stations & Senior Vice President, News Operations FOX News Executive Vice President, Human Resources and Head of Compliance General Counsel Amy Listerman Chief Financial Officer Irena Briganti Warren Vandeveer Jason Ehrich John Fiedler Executive Vice President, Corporate Communications Executive Vice President, Technical Operations & Engineering Sr. Vice President, Audience Development and Partnerships Sr. Vice President, Digital Media Relations Contacts New York Irena Briganti Caley Cronin Carly Shanahan Executive Vice President, Corporate Communications Group Vice President, Media Relations Vice President, Media Relations Jaclyn Giuliano Manager, Media Relations

3 Alexandra Coscia Coordinator, Media Relations FOX NEWS-

4 FOX NEWS CHANNEL We Report. You Decide. 24 Hours, 7 Days a Week Live In 90 Million Homes Dedicated to delivering fair and balanced coverage of the day s news events, FOX News Channel (FNC) is the most-watched cable news channel in the country. Reaching 90 million homes, the network offers live programming throughout the day in addition to its signature programs in primetime. Daily Programming Highlights Kicking off the day, FOX & Friends First (4-6AM/ET) delivers all the headlines viewers may have missed overnight, along with a preview of upcoming news events. Presented two hours before FOX & Friends, the first hour of the program is hosted by Heather Childers (4-5AM/ET), followed by Jillian Mele and Rob Schmitt, who co-host the second hour (5-6AM/ET). FOX & Friends (6-9AM/ET) is the network s signature morning show where co-hosts Steve Doocy, Ainsley Earhardt and Brian Kilmeade highlight the latest in news, weather, sports and entertainment with a casual and spontaneous discourse. America s Newsroom (9AM-12PM/ET) co-anchored by Bill Hemmer and Sandra Smith, a show geared toward providing hard news and interviews with key newsmakers. Featuring an ensemble of four female panelists and one rotating male, Outnumbered (12-1PM/ET) examines the top news stories as well as the leading pop culture and relationship issues dominating the headlines. FNC s Harris Faulkner and FOX Business Network s Melissa Francis lead the program s news coverage, while alternating co-panelists weigh in with analysis. Outnumbered Overtime (1-2PM/ET), anchored by Harris Faulkner, the program presents the top news stories by utilizing the resources of FNC journalists in the field, plus one-on-one interviews with newsmakers and roundtable discussions with the network s top contributors. The Daily Briefing (2-3PM/ET), anchored by Dana Perino, aims to take on the major issues facing Americans, along with coverage of the White House press briefings, and more from Washington and around the nation. Shepard Smith anchors Shepard Smith Reporting (3-4PM/ET), a one-hour program that utilizes a combination of technologies, social media as well as old-fashioned reporting to bring viewers the latest news across all FNC platforms. Smith also provides viewers with an intimate look at the behind-the-scenes newsgathering process from the FOX News Deck. -more-

5 Daily Programming Highlights Page 2 Weekday Evening Programming Your World with Neil Cavuto (4-5PM/ET), anchored by Neil Cavuto, covers all of the day s political and business news from Main Street to Wall Street. The Five (5-6PM), co-hosted by Dana Perino, Greg Gutfeld, Jesse Watters, Juan Williams and one rotating personality, is a roundtable opinion program featuring an ensemble of five rotating network personalities who discuss and debate the hot issues across the spectrum from politics to pop culture. The hosts also conclude each show by selecting a topic of their choice for the One More Thing segment. Special Report with Bret Baier (6-7PM/ET), anchored by Bret Baier, offers an in-depth look at the day s political news and provides incisive discussion of Washington s impact on Americans and around the world. The program closes with a panel discussion and analysis of the top stories on the Hill. The Story with Martha MacCallum (7-8PM/ET), anchored by Martha MacCallum, focuses on the stories that are most important to Americans with insight from top newsmakers and analysts. Tucker Carlson Tonight (8-9PM/ET) hosted by Tucker Carlson, features powerful analysis and lively debates with guests from across the political and cultural spectrum. Every weeknight, Tucker takes cable news by storm using his signature style to tackle issues largely uncovered by the media in every corner of the United States. Hannity (9-10PM/ET), hosted by Sean Hannity, showcases his candid, provocative style and conservative commentary on politics and the American agenda. The show also features a segment called, Hannity Hotline, and Video of the Day, where Hannity reacts to viewer voic s and videos on a topic related to politics, pop culture or entertainment. Laura Ingraham serves as the host of The Ingraham Angle (10-11PM/ET) which aims to cut through the Washington chatter to speak directly with unexpected voices and the actual people who are impacted by the news of the day. FOX Night with Shannon Bream (11-12PM/ET) is a live hour of hard news and analysis of the most compelling stories from Washington and across the country. Weekend Programming Highlights FNC s weekend programming features a mix of original programming, investigative specials, news updates, along with breaking news. FOX & Friends Weekend (Saturdays and Sundays, 6-10AM/ET), hosted by Abby Huntsman, Pete Hegseth and a rotating male co-host, highlights the latest in news, entertainment, politics, and sports. Cavuto Live (Saturdays, 10-12PM/ET), anchored by Neil Cavuto, features a breakdown of the major headlines impacting business and politics along with a rotating panel of industry experts each week. America s News HQ (Saturdays, 12-2PM/ET, 4-6PM/ET) features rotating hosts to bring you the latest headlines and interviews with politicians and other national newsmakers. -more-

6 Daily Programming Highlights Page 3 The Journal Editorial Report, (Saturdays, 3-4PM/ET) is a production of the Wall Street Journal, hosted by editorial page editor, Paul Gigot that features members of the Journal editorial page staff debating the major economic and political issues of the week. FNC s signature weekend newscast, FOX Report with Jon Scott, (Saturdays at 7PM/ET and Sundays at 6PM/ET) anchored by Jon Scott, highlights the latest developments and breaking news in the U.S. and around the globe. Hosted by FNC s Jesse Watters, Watters World (Saturdays 8PM/ET) provides viewers a comedic look at the latest headlines. Capitalizing on his original style, the segments showcase Watters traveling to different locations and quizzing individuals about politics, pop culture, and current event. FNC legal analyst and former Westchester County District Attorney Jeanine Pirro hosts Justice with Judge Jeanine (Saturdays, 9-10PM/ET), showcasing Pirro s legal insight on current high profile cases, as well as recent issues and trends in the world of crime and justice. The Greg Gutfeld Show (Saturdays, PM/ET), hosted by FNC s Greg Gutfeld, is a multifaceted comedic hour, with parodies on current events, conversation on key issues and signature monologues showcasing his eclectic humor. Gutfeld also interviews newsmakers, culture critics, and media personalities on major headlines of the week. Anchored by leading business journalist Maria Bartiromo, Sunday Morning Futures (Sundays, 10-11AM/ET) focuses on the intersection of commerce and news events, offering viewers indepth analysis on recent developments in the economy. Hosted by veteran journalist and renowned media reporter Howard Kurtz, MediaBuzz (Sundays, 11AM-12PM/ET) focuses on the media s shaping of current events and their role in politics through interviews with leading journalists and commentators. FOX News Sunday (Sundays 2PM, 10PM, 2AM), anchored by Chris Wallace, is a one-hour live broadcast that airs Sunday mornings across the nation on FOX Broadcasting Company, and is presented again on FNC during the afternoon. This show s weekly guest roster is among the most diverse in Sunday morning talk, featuring interviews with political, business and public affairs newsmakers from the U.S. and abroad. Hosted by FNC s Steve Hilton, The Next Revolution with Steve Hilton (Sundays at 9-10PM/ET) is a one-hour political talk show that focuses on the impact of the populist movement, both in the United States and throughout the world. Hosted by Mark Levin, Life, Liberty & Levin (Sundays 10-11PM/ET) explores the fundamental values and principles undergirding American society, culture, politics, and current events. -FOX NEWS-

7 Daytime Programming 4:00-5:00 a.m. 5:00-6:00 a.m. Fox & Friends First Host Heather Childers Fox & Friends First Hosts Jillian Mele & Rob Schmitt e Evening Programming 5:00-6:00 p.m. 6:00-7:00 p.m. 6:00-7:00 a.m. 7:00-8:00 p.m. 7:00-8:00 a.m. Fox & Friends Hosts Steve Doocy, Ainsley Earhardt 8:00-9:00 p.m. & Brian Kilmeade 8:00-9:00 a.m. 9:00-10:00 p.m. 9:00-10:00 a.m. 10:00-11:00 p.m. America's Newsroom Hosts Bill Hemmer & Sandra Smith 10:00-11:00 a.m. 11:00 p.m.-12:00 a.m. 11:00-12:00 p.m. 12:00-1:00 a.m. 12:00-1:00 p.m. Outnumbered 1:00-2:00 a.m. 1:00-2:00 p.m. Outnumbered Overtime Host Harris Faulkner Fox News Weekday Schedule As of July :00-3:00 a.m. The Five The Five Cast Special Report Host Bret Baier The Story Host Martha MacCallum Tucker Carlson Tonight Host Tucker Carlson Hannity Host Sean Hannity The Ingraham Angle Host Laura Ingraham Fox Night Host Shannon Bream Tucker Carlson Tonight Host Tucker Carlson Hannity Host Sean Hannity The Ingraham Angle Host Laura Ingraham 2:00-3:00 p.m. The Daily Briefing with Dana Perino Host Dana Perino 3:00-4:00 a.m. FOX Night Host Shannon Bream 3:00-4:00 p.m. Shepard Smith Reporting Host Shepard Smith 4:00-5:00 p.m. Your World Host Neil Cavuto

8 FOX NEWS CHANNEL WEEKEND PROGRAM SCHEDULE Saturday Sunday As of July :00-6:00a Tucker Carlson Tonight 5:00-6:00a Fox Report with Jon Scott Host Tucker Carlson Host Jon Scott 6:00-7:00a 6:00-7:00a 7:00-8:00a Fox & Friends Saturday 7:00-8:00a Fox & Friends Sunday Hosts Pete Hegseth, Abby Huntsman Hosts Pete Hegseth, Abby Huntsman 8:00-9:00a & a rotating host 8:00-9:00a & a rotating host 9:00-10:00a 9:00-10:00a 10:00-11:00a 10:00-11:00a Sunday Morning Futures Cavuto Live Host Maria Bartiromo 11:00-12N Host Neil Cavuto 11:00-12N Mediabuzz (DC) Host Howie Kurtz 12N-1:00p 12N-1:00p America's News HQ America's News HQ (DC) Hosts Eric Shawn & Arthel Neville 1:00-2:00p Hosts Leland Vittert & Elizabeth Prann 1:00-2:00p America's News HQ (DC) Hosts Leland Vittert & Elizabeth Prann 2:00-3:00p America's News HQ 2:00-3:00p Fox News Sunday Rotating Hosts Host Chris Wallace (repeat) 3:00-4:00p The Journal Editorial Report 3:00-4:00p The Journal Editorial Report Host Paul Gigot Host Paul Gigot 4:00-5:00p America's News HQ 4:00-5:00p America's News HQ Rotating Hosts Hosts Eric Shawn & Arthel Neville 5:00-6:00p 5:00-6:00p The Greg Gutfeld Show America's News HQ Host Greg Gutfeld 6:00-7:00p Hosts Eric Shawn & Arthel Neville 6:00-7:00p Fox Report with Jon Scott Host Jon Scott 7:00-8:00p Fox Report with Jon Scott 7:00-8:00p Fox News Sunday Host Jon Scott Host Chris Wallace (repeat) 8:00-9:00p Watters World 8:00-9:00p Objectified Host Jesse Watters Host Harvey Levin 9:00-10:00p Justice with Judge Jeanine 9:00-10:00p The Next Revolution Host Judge Jeanine Pirro Host Steve Hilton (LA) 10:00-11:00p The Greg Gutfeld Show 10:00-11:00p Life, Liberty & Levin Host Greg Gutfeld Host Mark Levin 11:00-12:00a Watters World 11:00-12:00a Objectified Host Jesse Watters Host Harvey Levin 12:00-1:00a Justice with Judge Jeanine 12:00-1:00a The Next Revolution Host Jeanine Pirro Host Steve Hilton 1:00-2:00a The Greg Gutfeld Show 1:00-2:00a Life, Liberty & Levin Host Greg Gutfeld Host Mark Levin 2:00-3:00a Watters World 2:00-3:00a Fox News Sunday Host Jesse Watters Host Chris Wallace (repeat) 3:00-4:00a Justice with Judge Jeanine 3:00-4:00a Mediabuzz Host Jeanine Pirro Host Howie Kurtz 4:00-5:00a The Greg Gutfeld Show 4:00-5:00a Fox & Friends First Host Greg Gutfeld Host Heather Childers 04 Copy of Generic Weekend Schedule 2018.xlsx 7/29/2018

9 SUZANNE SCOTT Chief Executive Officer FOX News Channel and FOX Business Network Suzanne Scott joined FOX News Channel (FNC) at its inception in 1996 and currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of both FOX News and FOX Business Network (FBN). Prior to becoming the company s first female CEO in May 2018, Scott served as the president of programming for both FNC and FBN. In this role, she oversaw all network programming and talent management, which included significantly altering FNC s primetime lineup in Among the highly successful changes were replacing Bill O Reilly with Tucker Carlson Tonight at 8 p.m., moving Hannity back to the 9 p.m. timeslot and launching The Ingraham Angle at 10 p.m. She also co-created Outnumbered Overtime w/ Harris Faulkner, The Story w/ Martha MacCallum and The Daily Briefing w/ Dana Perino. In the fall of 2017, Scott expanded the network s schedule to provide 20 hours of live programming and is responsible for having more women anchoring and hosting shows on FNC s lineup than any other cable news network. Averaging 2.4 million viewers in primetime and 1.5 million in total day, the 2017 lineup changes helped propel FNC to its second consecutive year as the mostwatched basic cable network across both key day parts. Since becoming a member of the executive leadership team in 2017, Scott has also spearheaded several workplace initiatives, including the launch of a new state of the art newsroom, FOX networking events, employee mentoring programs and quarterly meetings with all employees. Her efforts have fostered a more open, collaborative and transparent environment across both networks. Throughout her tenure, Scott has risen through the ranks in a number of programming, production and creative positions including: executive vice president of programming (2016); senior vice president of programming and development (2009); vice president of programming (2007); network executive producer (2005); as well as associate producer, producer and senior producer of On the Record with Greta Van Susteren ( ). In addition, she was responsible for the launch of numerous on-air and digital initiatives, including the 2002 primetime debut of On the Record. She began her career at FNC as a programming assistant and previously served in the same capacity at CNBC. Scott has been recognized for her contributions in cable television and was named one The Hollywood Reporter s Most Powerful People in New York Media in 2018 and one of Cablefax Magazine s Most Powerful Women in Cable in She is a graduate of American University with a degree in political science and international relations. ###

10 JAY WALLACE President of FOX News and Executive Editor Jay Wallace joined FOX News Channel (FNC) at its inception in 1996 and currently serves as the President and Executive Editor of FOX News. In this role, he oversees all news, programming, operations and editorial across both FNC and FOX Business Network (FBN). Previously, Wallace served as President of News and Editorial where he oversaw the network s news division, managing all aspects of news programming, newsgathering, political coverage and election season debates and town halls. Additionally, both FoxNews.com and FOX News Radio, which includes Fox News Headlines 24/7 on Sirius/XM were under his purview. Notably, in October 2017, Wallace led the launch of FNC s first-ever live 11 p.m. news show, Fox Night w/ Shannon Bream and along with the network s CEO Suzanne Scott, co-created new news programming including Outnumbered Overtime w/ Harris Faulkner and The Daily Briefing w/ Dana Perino. Together, Scott and Wallace also increased FNC s weekend news coverage with the launch of Cavuto LIVE in January In 2016, Wallace was elevated to Executive Vice President of News and Editorial, handling day-to-day management of weekday and weekend news programming for the network. In this capacity, he was responsible for the network s top news programming, including Special Report with Bret Baier, Shepard Smith Reporting, America s Newsroom, Sunday Morning Futures and Fox News Sunday. Since becoming a member of the executive leadership team, Wallace has helped enhance the network s newsgathering division, including overseeing the construction and launch of a new state of the art newsroom. He has also increased the footprint of the news division to ensure dedicated coverage of the increased breaking news out of Washington and around the world. During his time at FNC, Wallace has held a number of positions including: senior vice president of news and politics; New York bureau chief; executive producer of news, and executive producer of the original FOX Report with Shepard Smith. The Hollywood Reporter recognized Wallace as one of the Most Powerful People in Media in 2018 and was also named as one of CableFax Magazine s Top 100 Power Players in the same year. Wallace is a graduate of Hofstra University. ###