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Larry Kudlow Steps In as Interim Host of Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures”
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Larry Kudlow Takes Over “Sunday Morning Futures”
Fox Business Network announced that Larry Kudlow will anchor the 10 a.m.-11 a.m. ET program “Sunday Morning Futures” on an interim basis. Kudlow’s tenure begins the Sunday following his first interview with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and will continue through the weekend after the November 8 midterm elections. Fox News Channel added that a permanent host will be selected at a later date.
Background: Maria Bartiromo’s Exit
Maria Bartiromo, the longtime anchor of “Mornings with Maria,” was last seen on Fox Business on August 9, when she delivered her final broadcast. An attorney for Bartiromo, Bryan Freedman, stated that she remains employed by Fox News Media despite her absence from the network’s platforms.
Timeline of the Anchor Change
- August 9, 2026 – Bartiromo’s final on-air appearance on Fox Business.
- September 27, 2026 – Fox Business publishes a notice that Kudlow will host “Sunday Morning Futures” through the weekend after the midterm elections.
- November 8, 2026 – Midterm elections occur; Kudlow’s interim hosting period extends through the following weekend.
Viewership and Network Context
Kudlow’s eponymous program “Kudlow” (4 p.m. ET) has consistently ranked as the most-watched show in business television since he joined Fox Business in 2021. Fox News Channel remains the top basic-cable news network, attracting nearly 60 % of the cable news audience according to Nielsen Media Research. The network’s broad reach includes a politically diverse viewership, with recent polls indicating it is the leading single source of news for registered voters.