MS NOW restructures weekend lineup, ends 'The Weekend: Primetime' and parts ways with longtime anchor Alex Witt
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MS NOW is restructuring its weekend programming, shifting toward video podcasts, taped content, and external partnerships (similar to Crooked Media). The changes include ending 'The Weekend: Primetime' (hosts will remain with the channel) and the exit of longtime anchor Alex Witt after nearly 30 years. A small number of layoffs are also part of the restructuring, as outlined by MS NOW chief Rebecca Kutler.
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MS NOW chief Rebecca Kutler outlined the changes to staff Friday, which will include a 'small' number of layoffs.
The changes will see the channel end The Weekend: Primetime, with its last episodes running this Saturday.
Alex Witt, who anchors the afternoon hours on the weekend and has been with the channel for nearly 30 years, will exit later thi
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