Veteran Broadcaster Jake Novak Launches Weekend News Show

The News Hour with Jake Novak: Weekend Edition brings smart conversation and insight to weekend mornings.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Veteran broadcast news journalist Jake Novak has launched a new weekend morning news show, The News Hour with Jake Novak: Weekend Edition, airing Saturdays and Sundays from 5 AM to 6 AM. Novak, known for his work at Fox News, CNN, and CNBC, is bringing his conversational storytelling style and knack for uncovering overlooked stories to the weekend news landscape.

Why it matters

Weekend mornings have traditionally been a quieter time for news, but Novak's new show aims to provide a fresh, smart alternative for early risers looking for substance without the stiffness of traditional weekend news programming. The show also offers advertisers a premium environment with a highly engaged audience and lower commercial clutter.

The details

The News Hour with Jake Novak: Weekend Edition will feature Novak's trademark conversational style and focus on delivering big headlines in an easy-to-digest format. Novak is a broadcast news veteran with 32 years of experience, having created and run shows at major networks like Fox News, CNN, and CNBC. He's best known for launching Varney & Company, running The Kudlow Report, and accurately predicting Donald Trump's 2016 election win months in advance.

  • The News Hour with Jake Novak: Weekend Edition will air on Saturdays and Sundays from 5 AM to 6 AM.
  • The show launched on February 18, 2026.

The players

Jake Novak

A broadcast news veteran with 32 years of experience, having created and run shows at Fox News, CNN, and CNBC. He's best known for launching Varney & Company, running The Kudlow Report, and accurately predicting Donald Trump's 2016 election win months in advance.

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What they’re saying

“Weekend mornings just got a fresh jolt of energy.”

— Jake Novak (wabcradio.com)

What’s next

The show is expected to continue airing on weekends, providing a smart and engaging alternative for early morning news consumers.

The takeaway

Veteran journalist Jake Novak is bringing his unique storytelling style and news expertise to weekend mornings with the launch of The News Hour with Jake Novak: Weekend Edition, offering a premium news experience for both audiences and advertisers.