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ABC News to Debut What You Need to Know Daily Show on Disney+ July 21

The series represents ABC News’ first original daily streaming program designed to engage time-pressed viewers with bite-sized morning updates.

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Overview

  • James Longman, ABC News’ chief international correspondent, and senior political correspondent Rachel Scott will anchor the show from wherever their reporting takes them.
  • Episodes will premiere each weekday at 6 a.m. ET and remain available on Disney+ for 24 hours before refreshing with a new installment.
  • Each 8–10-minute episode will deliver breaking headlines, major stories, entertainment highlights and viral videos in a concise format.
  • The launch marks Disney+’s first exclusive daily news program and reflects a broader shift toward streaming-first journalism.
  • The show supports ABC News and Disney’s strategy to reach on-the-go audiences and expand news offerings beyond traditional scripted content.