Gray Television’s InvestigateTV+ Announces First Investigations Ahead Of Official Launch

Gray announced in a press release the official launch of the daily news magazine program InvestigateTV+ on September 11, 2023. The program, according to the company statement, “will leverage one of the largest collections of investigative journalists in the nation to provide even more investigations that not only uncover problems but reveal and often lead to solutions.”

InvestigateTV+ will draw from all of Gray’s 113 newsrooms with a team of investigators and producers to provide daily information. Some of the first investigative stories to air include: uncovering a little-known federal law that forces Gold Star families to make a difficult and costly choice; action from lawmakers after InvestigateTV+ cameras catch trains stopping on tracks, cutting communities in half and endangering children; and, exposing an alarming trend in teens and fatal fentanyl overdoses and the development in treatment that is a potential game-changer.

“Building upon the overwhelming positive response garnered by Gray’s InvestigateTV weekend show, Gray made the strategic decision to extend the reach of impactful journalism through the launch of InvestigateTV+ on weekdays,” the company said. “On average, 1.3 million households currently watch InvestigateTV weekend programming. Gray’s local stations across all of its markets are set to broadcast both the weekday program (InvestigateTV+) and the weekend program (InvestigateTV). Moreover, Gray is extending the availability of these programs to non-owned local television stations operating beyond its station footprint.”

InvestigateTV+ is hosted by Lee Zurik and Tisha Powell. Zurik is Gray’s VP of investigations and an anchor and chief investigative reporter at WVUE in New Orleans. The company release said he “brings a distinguished portfolio including two George Foster Peabody Awards and twelve National Edward R. Murrow Awards.” Powell is an anchor at WAFB in Baton Rouge and a journalist with experience across the country. “She adds her expertise in interviewing prominent figures including Michelle Obama, Oprah Winfrey, and Dr. Jill Biden,” said Gray.

“Our team is committed to finding real solutions to problems facing the communities we serve. Combined with the strength of our reporters across all 113 Gray markets, InvestigateTV+ will deliver solutions-based journalism with real life impact every day,” Zurik said.

Investigate TV+ showcases Gray’s InvestigateTV unit, plus consumer, health, and original content curated from Gray’s local news stations. The investigations will go beyond the headlines to provide every angle with an emphasis on keeping your family safe, per the release.

“So many families are dealing with the same struggles, from the safety of their kids to health and pocketbook problems. We want to share the stories of real people, how they are overcoming those challenges and creating real change,” Powell said.