Apparently CNBC is trying to get into the left wing news business now. Known previously as a financial channel, for some reason CNBC has hired former Fox News hack and retread Shepard Smith for a new, “one hour news program.” His show will be on at 7pm (eastern) weeknights and be called “The News with Shepard Smith”. As if anyone will watch CNBC for “news” other than financial. Shepard Smith should be able to pull ratings like Keith Olbermann did at Al Gore’s failed Current TV. Maybe we’ll get lucky and he’ll take Judge Nappyhead, Juan Williams and Marie Harf with him.
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CNBC announced on Wednesday that former Fox News anchor Shepard Smith is joining the network to host a one-hour evening news program on weekdays at 7 p.m. ET.
The newscast, which will be called “The News with Shepard Smith,” is set to launch in the fall. Smith’s title will be chief general news anchor and chief breaking general news anchor.
Smith joins CNBC after spending 23 years at Fox News Channel, where he anchored “Shepard Smith Reporting,” “The Fox Report” and “Studio B.” He also served as chief news anchor of the network and managing editor of the breaking news division.
“I am honored to continue to pursue the truth, both for CNBC’s loyal viewers and for those who have been following my reporting for decades in good times and in bad,” Smith said in a press release.
Smith left Fox News abruptly in October after establishing himself as a vocal critic of President Donald Trump, who had repeatedly attacked Smith. Before announcing his departure, Smith was reportedly warned by Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott and Jay Wallace, president and executive editor, to stop criticizing evening anchor Tucker Carlson. Fox denied those reports.
CNBC Chairman Mark Hoffman said Smith has a track record of fact-driven storytelling.