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Newsmax TV

Newsmax TV
Logo as of 2021
CountryUnited States
Broadcast areaNationwide
Programming
Language(s)English
Picture format1080i HDTV
(downscaled to widescreen 480i for SDTVs)
Ownership
OwnerNewsmax
Key people
History
LaunchedJune 16, 2014 (2014-06-16)
Links
Websitewww.newsmaxtv.com (live stream available to U.S. pay-TV and Newsmax+ subscribers)
Availability
Streaming media
Service(s)FuboTV, Pluto TV, Sling TV, Xumo, YouTube, Vidgo

Newsmax TV is an American conservative television channel owned by Newsmax. The network primarily focuses on political opinion-based talk shows. It carries a news/talk format throughout the day and night, with documentaries and films on weekends. During and after the 2020 United States presidential election, it grew rapidly by broadcasting conspiracy theories and allegations of voter fraud.[1][2][3]

The channel was created by American journalist and Newsmax CEO Christopher Ruddy. It launched on June 16, 2014, to 35 million satellite subscribers through DirecTV and Dish Network.[4] As of May 2019, the network reaches about 75 million cable homes and has wide streaming and digital media player/mobile device availability.[5] The channel primarily broadcasts from Newsmax's studio on Manhattan's East Side in New York City, with headquarters in Boca Raton, Florida and Washington, D.C.[6][7][better source needed]

Newsmax TV holds a conservative political stance, broadcasting many programs hosted by conservative media personalities. CEO Christopher Ruddy has compared the network to Fox News. In August 2020, The Washington Post described Newsmax as "a landing spot for cable news personalities in need of a new home", citing the network's hiring of Mark Halperin and Bill O'Reilly following their resignations from other networks due to allegations of sexual harassment.[8] Similarly, Newsmax has hired many former Fox News program hosts, including Greg Kelly, Rob Schmitt, Bob Sellers, and Heather Childers.[9][10]

  1. ^ Roose, Kevin (November 12, 2020). "Newsmax courts Fox News viewers with election denialism". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved November 29, 2020 – via NYTimes.com.
  2. ^ Lahut, Jake. "Newsmax CEO says Trump's baseless voter fraud claims are 'great for news' in off the rails interview". Business Insider. Retrieved November 29, 2020.
  3. ^ "Trump-friendly Newsmax a sudden competitor to Fox News". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved December 2, 2020.
  4. ^ "Newsmax network debuts Monday on Dish, DirecTV". USA TODAY. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
  5. ^ "Newsmax Grabs Fox Distribution Executive". May 14, 2019.
  6. ^ Cite error: The named reference :1 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  7. ^ Polsky, Sara (November 20, 2012). "10 Buildings Possibly Endangered by a Midtown East Rezoning". Curbed NY. Retrieved May 24, 2020.
  8. ^ Barr, Jeremy. "Newsmax has emerged as a landing spot for cable news personalities in need of a new home". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
  9. ^ Barr, Jeremy. "Newsmax hopes conservative anger at Fox News and a few Trump tweets can boost the much smaller network". The Washington Post.
  10. ^ Cite error: The named reference :0 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).

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