Dr. Phil's Merit Street Media Announces Live Morning & Evening News Programming

“Morning On Merit Street” and “The News on Merit Street” Debut February 26, 2024

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Merit Street Media™, the upcoming news and entertainment cable broadcasting network founded by Dr. Phil McGraw, announces its first venture into live news programming. Both set to premiere on February 26, 2024, "Morning on Merit Street'' will be co-hosted by Dominique Sachse and Fanchon Stinger and "The News on Merit Street" will feature senior anchor Kris Gutierrez and co-hosts Lyndsey Keith and Loni Coombs.

"Morning on Merit Street" (Weekdays 8-10 AM ET) offers a fresh approach to morning news, combining information, enlightenment, entertainment, and inspiration. The program will not only provide the latest news from overnight and that morning, but also deliver actionable insights applicable to viewers' daily lives. From health and fitness to parental advice and financial guidance, award-winning journalists Dominique Sachse and Fanchon Stinger lead a team committed to making "Morning" a rewarding daily experience. Sachse, who brings 28 years of news anchoring experience from Houston's KPRC/NBC, boasts an online footprint with over 3.5 million followers, a popular YouTube channel, and a podcast titled "Over 50 & Flourishing." Stinger joins Merit Street after 12 years as evening news anchor for FOX59-Indianapolis. Her 30-year career includes an 11-year anchoring/reporting stint at FOX 2 News-Detroit. Her endless philanthropy includes co-founding the charitable initiative Grit & Grace Nation, which empowers young women with leadership skills. Executive Producer Andrew Scher ("Tamron Hall,” "The Doctors") spearheads the production.

"The News on Merit Street" (Weeknights 7-8 PM ET) takes a comprehensive approach to the top headlines of the day. In the spirit of legendary radio broadcaster Paul Harvey, the program promises to deliver "the rest of the story." In an era where news headlines are often misleading and confusing, "The News" pledges to fully investigate with a deeper dive into facts, figures, and history. Senior anchor Kris Gutierrez (KPRC-TV, NBCDFW-TV, Fox News) and co-hosts Lyndsey Keith (“Centerpoint,” Newsmax) and former Los Angeles County criminal prosecutor Loni Coombs will provide viewers with fact-based research to dispel misinformation each weeknight. Executive Producer Leslie Marcus ("The Doctors," "Extra," and KSWB San Diego), oversees the production.

Situated at the newly constructed 5-acre Merit Street Media multi-plex in Dallas/Ft. Worth, the state-of-the-art news studios boasts 10 floor-to-ceiling screens, utilizing nearly 100 million LEDs. With an additional 5 side newsrooms fully equipped for breaking news and exclusive online and streaming content, the entire news center covers 500,000 cubic feet.

ABOUT MERIT STREET MEDIA 
Merit Street Media™ is a premier multi-platform destination media brand spearheaded by Dr. Phil McGraw, the esteemed best-selling author and award-winning television host.

Launching February 2024, Merit Street will create and distribute compelling content across diverse platforms, reaching audiences nationwide. The backbone of Merit Street's media presence is its television network, established in partnership with Trinity Broadcasting Network. This fully distributed, cable, satellite, and free over-the-air broadcast media brand extends its initial reach to over 65 million television homes.

The network boasts a rich tapestry of original and acquired programming, anchored by the highly anticipated nightly talk show, "Dr. Phil Primetime." Situated in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area, the expansive Merit Street studios spans 5 acres and serves as the dynamic hub for the brand. Here, multiple hours of daily live news broadcasts will unfold, embodying Merit Street Media's commitment to delivering engaging and informative content.