Dan Abrams, one of the first big names to join Nexstar Media’s NewsNation primetime program, plans to leave the roster early next year.
Abrams told viewers Thursday night that a series of business commitments would keep him from doing “Dan Abrams Live,” the network’s regular 9 p.m. program. “I have reached the point where it is impossible to continue devoting the time required to this show and at the same time run and grow my other businesses,” Abrams said at the end of his show.
The entrepreneur also runs several media companies, including the media industry-focused Mediaite and the Spirts review site Bottle Raiders, while simultaneously doing a show for SiriusXM and NewsNation. Abrams also manages the Law & Crime Network and a weekend program, “On Patrol Live,” and provides legal analysis for ABC News.
“I spend a lot more time on this show than anything else, and as hard as it is for me to admit, it’s just not practical to do this show all week and run and grow my business at the same time. ”
He is expected to continue contributing to the network.
Abrams, who joined NewsNation in 2021, last signed a deal with NewsNation in 2023 that was reportedly “multi-year.” His “Dan Abrams Live” initially ran at 8 p.m. before moving to 9 p.m. to accommodate Chris Cuomo’s arrival.
The network, which also includes Chris Cuomo, Elizabeth Vargas, Leland Vittert and Ashleigh Banfield, has not named a replacement. Abrams is expected to continue hosting the NewsNation program through February.