Sinclair’s ‘The National Desk’ Launching Weekend Edition On March 5

The National Desk (TND), Sinclair Broadcast Group’s national news program providing real-time national and regional news from across Sinclair’s television stations, today announced The National Desk will be adding a weekend edition. Beginning Saturday, March 5, the 60-minute newscast will air weekends with content from TND’s morning and evening newscasts, with a comprehensive, commentary-free look at the most impactful national and regional stories of the week.

TND Weekend Edition will be anchored by Eugene Ramirez, who will continue to serve as live desk anchor for TND’s weekday evening edition. TND Weekend Edition will also feature TND’s journalists covering Capitol Hill examining the key issues being debated in the halls of Congress.

Harnessing the power of Sinclair’s expansive local news footprint, TND Weekend Edition will continue the mission of delivering impactful news for a national audience from a local perspective, with reporters living in the communities they cover.

Scott Livingston, Sinclair SVP news, said: “After the success of The National Desk’s morning and evening newscasts, launching TND Weekend Edition is the next step in serving our nationwide audience with a distinctive approach to the news. We believe the value is there for anyone tuning in and the exposure will lead to greater brand awareness.”

The National Desk’s weekend edition complements The National Desk morning news edition, anchored by Jan Jeffcoat, alongside live desk anchor Cayle Thompson and national reporter Angela Brown, which airs live from 6 to 9 a.m. ET and 6 to 8 a.m. PT, Monday through Friday.

In the evenings, Meagan O’Halloran anchors The National Desk, alongside live desk anchor Eugene Ramirez and reporter Ryan Smith, weeknights from 10 p.m. to midnight ET and 7 to 9 p.m. PT.

TND’s live broadcasts are also available on TheNationalDesk.com, which is available to all viewers, free of charge with no subscription, log in or authentication required.

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