Tegna’s ‘Daily Blast Live’ Starts 7th Season, Adds Markets

Tegna’s syndicated daytime talk show (Daily Blast Live DBL) that offers an interactive connection to its audience, is starting Season 7 with more stations in its lineup.

Among those debuting the show are Hearst in Milwaukee and Sinclair stations in 20 markets: Salt Lake City; Oklahoma City; Tulsa; Green Bay; Greenville, S.C.; Fresno, Calif.; Mobile, Ala.; Albany, N.Y.; Flint, Mich.; Rochester, N.Y.; Syracuse, N.Y.; Champaign, Ill.; Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Bakersfield, Calif.; Amarillo, Texas; Chico-Redding, Calif.; Sioux City, Iowa; Gainesville, Fla.; Eureka, Calif.; and Ottumwa-Kirksville, Iowa.

DBL features buzzworthy talk and debate about daily trending topics. With the addition of these markets, DBL will be available in more than 55% (up from 48%) of U.S. television homes.

“Daily Blast Live has steadily built a loyal following since its introduction in 2017,” said Brian Weiss, Tegna vice president, entertainment programming and multicast networks. “We’re pleased to see our partners further broadening the reach of the show, which continues to be unique due to its topical take on news and culture delivered by a diverse and engaging panel of hosts. As the syndication landscape continues to evolve, we believe DBL’s efficient production model will increasingly offer broadcasters a sustainable option for their content needs while simultaneously delighting viewers.”