Katie Pavlich became a household name for conservatives during her 16 years at Townhall and past decade appearing on Fox News.
Monday night, she anchors her own primetime show on NewsNation, “Katie Pavlich Tonight.”
Tuesday night, she’ll broadcast her exclusive one-on-one interview with President Donald Trump—one year after his second inauguration.
As her friend, I’m beyond thrilled for Pavlich. She’s a fantastic journalist and well suited to host a primetime show of her own. “Katie Pavlich Tonight” makes its premiere at 10 p.m. on NewsNation.
Front-Row Seat
“I am humbled and excited for the opportunity to host a new show every night from Washington, D.C., a place that belongs to all Americans,” Pavlich told The Daily Signal. “It’s an exciting, fast-paced front-row seat to history. I look forward to providing honest news and perspective on the events, policies, and decisions that impact our great country.”
Pavlich has said you can expect to hear her familiar conservative commentary on NewsNation, which made her a popular contributor across multiple Fox News shows.
But she also promised to host guests with diverse points of view.
“I’m not going to sit there and say that I’m a moderate or that I have different kinds of political perspectives,” she told The Wrap. “But I’m very excited to have different perspectives on the show and to discuss these things with people who maybe disagree with me, maybe can change my mind, and I hope that we can do that also on the other end, where I can maybe convince some people about a certain story or issue.”
As a newer entrant in the TV news market, NewsNation is available on cable and streaming platforms like YouTube TV, Hulu, Fubo, Sling, and DirecTV. The channel is part of Nexstar Media Group, which owns and operates over 200 stations in local markets across America.
In addition to Pavlich, NewsNation’s primetime lineup includes hosts Chris Cuomo, Leland Vittert, and Jesse Weber. It airs a Sunday talk show with Chris Stirewalt and a daytime news program with Connell McShane.
Shaping the News
Pavlich teased her interview with Trump in recent days, soliciting questions from her large social media following. With more than 1 million followers on X, she’s built a massive audience.
Now, with a show of her own, Pavlich will have an opportunity to shape the news even more.
Over the past year, we’ve witnessed a massive disruption in the media landscape. Gone are the days of an adversarial press dictating the narrative to the American people.
Fox News Channel continues to dominate cable TV ratings—and increasingly competes against its broadcast rivals.
New and emboldened media outlets, social media influencers, and just about anyone with a smartphone and internet connection have joined the mix to cover the news. It’s a beautiful thing to watch, and a hopeful sign that after years of playing defense, conservatives are now on offense—and winning.
Conservatives on the Rise
I spoke about the rise of conservatives in media at National Conservatism Conference in September and again at the Leadership Institute in November.
Pavlich will now have an opportunity to shine in the spotlight at 10 o’clock every evening.
“If you’re running and you’re looking to the side too often, you end up slowing down,” she told the Washington Examiner. “There are a lot of successful shows, both on the internet and on broadcast and in cable, but my goal is to have a really great team where every single night, we’re putting on an amazing show for NewsNation, with unique guests, with unique perspectives, covering the biggest stories of the day.”
Pavlich’s show on NewsNation represents more than just a career milestone. It’s another sign that conservatives are expanding our reach into new territory. With her credibility, work ethic, and willingness to engage opposing viewpoints, Pavlich is positioned to build something significant.
Congratulations, Katie. Make us proud.