Nexstar’s NewsNation and reporter Chris Cuomo in multi-year deal

NewsNation announced that anchor and reporter Chris Cuomo has reached a multi-year agreement with the network to continue hosting his top-rated primetime program, CUOMO, weeknights at 8 p.m. ET. “Chris is a one-of-a-kind talent whose unrivaled analysis and commentary have helped grow the audience at NewsNation and strengthen our brand,” said Sean Compton, President of Nexstar’s (NXST) Networks Division. “He believes strongly in NewsNation’s mission of delivering ‘News for All Americans’ and we are extremely pleased that he will remain a staple of the network’s primetime lineup.” Commenting on the announcement, Mr. Cuomo said, “Of course I am staying. Where else but NewsNation can you expose the game instead of being forced to play? Let’s get after it!” Throughout his career as a broadcast journalist, Mr. Cuomo has conducted countless news interviews with world leaders, sitting Presidents and First Ladies, politicians, and celebrities, including the President of Ukraine, Since its launch in 2022, ratings for CUOMO have doubled across key measurements, increasing by 54 percent in total viewers and 28 percent among adults 25-54.