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News Media, Politicians React to Chris Wallace Leaving Fox News
Wallace is departing for CNN’s streaming service platform CNN+, launching next year.

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Eduardo Razo
Last week, the news media world reacted to the bombshell of CNN terminating anchor Chris Cuomo. This week, there’s another major news as veteran host Chris Wallace leaves Fox News after 18 years.
Wallace is departing for CNN’s streaming service platform CNN+, launching next year. The former Fox News host said in a statement that he’s looking forward to the “new freedom and flexibility” streaming presents.
Nonetheless, there was plenty of reaction of Wallace ending his nearly two-decade run with Fox News. Many chimed in regarding the bombshell from colleagues in the news media to politicians.
Fox News colleagues Brit Hume, a senior political analyst, and host Bret Baier shared their reaction on Wallace leaving their network.
Hume noted that he was happy to work alongside Wallace “at Fox News, and am sad to see him go.” Meanwhile, Baier stated, “it was an honor to work alongside you all these years.”
Chris Wallace and I have been friends since we covered the House of Representatives together in the late 70's. I was delighted we ended up together at Fox News, and am sad to see him go. I wish him all the best in his next adventures. The photo below is from New Hampshire, 2020. pic.twitter.com/4LUJsVke0M
— Brit Hume (@brithume) December 12, 2021
Sad to see Chris go- he’s had an amazing run at @FoxNewsSunday Chris -I wish you well with your next adventure. It was an honor to work alongside you all these years. https://t.co/rgfaxZjVQc pic.twitter.com/6BmMaH2ENP
— Bret Baier (@BretBaier) December 12, 2021
Wallace’s new colleague at CNN, Kasie Hunt, is more than delighted to welcome the veteran host to the network. Hunt went on Twitter to say, “could not be more excited to have Chris Wallace as a colleague.”
I could not be more excited to have Chris Wallace as a colleague — it’s going to be an honor to be part of the lineup alongside him @CNNplus https://t.co/saSB3JxeOw
— Kasie Hunt (@kasie) December 12, 2021
In the political sphere, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) saluted Wallace for “a hell of a Sunday morning run.” The representative went on to say, “each week, Chris brought integrity and a relentless but fair quest for the truth to the interviewer’s chair. Farewell, Chris, and best wishes for what’s ahead.”
Congratulations to Chris Wallace on a hell of a Sunday morning run. Each week Chris brought integrity and a relentless but fair quest for the truth to the interviewer’s chair. Farewell, Chris and best wishes for what’s ahead. pic.twitter.com/FNFv7bw7oD
— Rep. Eric Swalwell (@RepSwalwell) December 12, 2021
Mitt Romney went on Twitter to state that “I trust that what’s in store for you will be rewarding & impactful, but even if not, you’ve already served with uncommon grace & generosity of spirit.”
Thank you, Chris Wallace, for the years of truth & honesty. I trust that what’s in store for you will be rewarding & impactful but even if not, you’ve already served with uncommon grace & generosity of spirit. You kindled the passion of your dad & took it to even greater heights.
— Mitt Romney (@MittRomney) December 12, 2021
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), Wallace’s final interview on “Fox News Sunday,” was in a state of shock upon learning the news of the anchor’s departure from the network.
“Chris challenged everyone fairly and tried to give his viewers the best information to evaluate issues,” Graham tweeted.
Shocked to hear that Chris Wallace is leaving #FoxNewsSunday.
— Lindsey Graham (@LindseyGrahamSC) December 12, 2021
I have thoroughly enjoyed my time on the show.
Chris challenged everyone fairly and tried to give his viewers the best information to evaluate issues.
Eduardo Razo
Eduardo Razo is the Assistant Content Editor for BNM, which includes writing daily news stories on the news media industry. He can be found on Twitter @eddierazo_ or you can reach him by email at eddie1991razo@gmail.com.
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Alex Wagner Is Replacing Rachel Maddow Tuesday-Friday on MSNBC
Wagner’s show debuts on Aug. 16, and the name has not been announced.

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5 hours agoon
June 27, 2022By
Eduardo Razo
This year marked the transition of Rachel Maddow away from being a daily news host at MSNBC as she works on other projects, which is part of her new contract. As a result, it’s been a revolving door of hosts filling for Maddow’s time away.
However, that’s all about to change as Alex Wagner is succeeding Rachel Maddow as the weekday host of MSNBC’s 9 p.m. hour, four days a week, Tuesday through Friday.
In an interview with the New York Times, MSNBC president Rashida Jones shared the news about Wagner being the new permanent host for the four days that Maddow is away.
“This is not a show where our hair is on fire, and we’re yelling past each other, and we’re creating these manufactured moments of tension. I really want the takeaway from this show to be a better understanding of what’s happening in the world,” Jones said regarding the show’s format under Wagner.
Wagner rejoined MSNBC this past February as a political analyst and guest host in primetime, mostly filling in for Maddow and occasionally for Chris Hayes. Furthermore, Wagner becomes the only Asian American to host a primetime cable news show.
Her show debuts on Aug. 16, and the name has not been announced.
Eduardo Razo
Eduardo Razo is the Assistant Content Editor for BNM, which includes writing daily news stories on the news media industry. He can be found on Twitter @eddierazo_ or you can reach him by email at eddie1991razo@gmail.com.
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Tony Dokoupil Reportedly Extends Deal With CBS News
Dokoupil spent several years writing for Newsweek, The Daily Beast, and NBC News’ digital side before coming aboard at CBS News

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6 hours agoon
June 27, 2022By
Eduardo Razo
CBS News is keeping its “CBS Mornings” co-anchor Tony Dokoupil as Variety reports that the two parties have reached a contract extension that would keep him alongside Gayle King and Nate Burleson.
With Dokoupil now inked to a new deal, the morning news show wars are on as CBS attempted to close the gap with their rivals NBC, who has the “Today Show,” and ABC with “Good Morning America.”
Usually, “Today” conquers the critical demographic. Meanwhile, “CBS Mornings,” with a new format launched last September, has seen its share boost among female viewers in that age range. Furthermore, the top executive at CBS News considers a unique opportunity in the A.M.
“The re-imagined ‘CBS Mornings’ — which distinguishes itself everyday through its hard-hitting reporting, longer-form storytelling, and exclusive interviews – is hitting its stride,” says Neeraj Khemlani, co-president of CBS’ news-and-stations unit.
“The program is closer to its competitors now more than at any point in the history of the franchise — more than 10 years ago, more than 5 years ago. Gayle, Tony, Nate, and Vlad have incredible chemistry, and under the strong leadership of Shawna Thomas, the entire anchor, reporting, and producing teams have the wind at their backs…and the audience is clearly responding.”
Dokoupil spent several years writing for Newsweek, The Daily Beast, and NBC News’ digital side before coming aboard at CBS News as a correspondent and contributor to “Sunday Morning.”
In his time as “CBS This Morning,” co-host Dokoupil has often been dispatched to big breaking-news scenes, and he emphasizes “talking to regular people where the story is happening and happening to them.”
Eduardo Razo
Eduardo Razo is the Assistant Content Editor for BNM, which includes writing daily news stories on the news media industry. He can be found on Twitter @eddierazo_ or you can reach him by email at eddie1991razo@gmail.com.
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Christi Paul: I Couldn’t Be Who I Needed for My Family
Sunday marked the final “News Day” broadcast for CNN weekend anchor Christi Paul

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13 hours agoon
June 27, 2022By
Eduardo Razo
Sunday marked the final “News Day” broadcast for CNN weekend anchor Christi Paul, who bid an emotional goodbye to her colleagues and audience.
Paul will be returning to her home state of Ohio to begin in a new position, but before that, the show aired a retrospective of Paul’s time at the cable news channel. Furthermore, she received messages from several coworkers, including her former co-anchor Victor Blackwell and her current one, Boris Sanchez.
She told the viewers that the decision was “part of the Great Resignation,” choosing to step back from the high-profile but highly-demanding weekend anchor role.
“I love these people. I love this place. I am so grateful, and I’m so tired. I’m so exhausted. We’re up between 1:00 and 2:00 every Saturday and Sunday. And I just could not be who I needed to be for my family, is what it really came down to,” Paul said.
"I am part of the Great Resignation." Here is @NewDay Weekend co-anchor @Christi_Paul's announcement about giving up the early morning grind and moving home to Ohio pic.twitter.com/gVF2vbOyY5
— Brian Stelter (@brianstelter) June 26, 2022
Also, the experience of her husband’s battle with Covid-19, which had him go to the ER at one point in 2020 and separated from their parents during the pandemic, made her and her husband rethink their priorities.
“It was really bad for about three-and-a-half weeks, and there were moments I thought I was going to be a single mom,” she added.
Eduardo Razo
Eduardo Razo is the Assistant Content Editor for BNM, which includes writing daily news stories on the news media industry. He can be found on Twitter @eddierazo_ or you can reach him by email at eddie1991razo@gmail.com.