## Overview NewsNation is a national news and entertainment cable network based in Chicago, Illinois, that has rapidly emerged as a significant player in the U.S. media landscape[2][3]. Owned and operated by Nexstar Media Group, Inc., it reaches approximately 75 million television households across the country, making it accessible to a wide audience through cable, satellite, streaming platforms, and its proprietary app[1][3]. The network distinguishes itself by emphasizing fact-based, unbiased news coverage, aiming to provide a full range of perspectives and avoid the partisan leanings often associated with other major cable news channels[1][2]. ## History and Evolution Originally launched as WGN America, the network rebranded as NewsNation in March 2021, signaling a strategic shift from general entertainment to a focus on national news programming[1][4]. This transition was part of Nexstar’s broader vision to leverage its extensive local news infrastructure—boasting over 5,000 journalists in 200 newsrooms nationwide—to deliver both local and national stories with depth and context[1][3]. The rebrand included an expanded lineup of news and talk shows, such as “NewsNation Prime,” “Morning in America,” and evening programs like “On Balance” and “Banfield”[1][3]. ## Key Achievements and Current Status NewsNation has quickly gained recognition as America’s fastest-growing cable news network, with a mission to “report the facts and let viewers take it from there,” echoing the early ethos of Fox News but with a commitment to centrist, unbiased journalism[1][2]. Under the leadership of Cherie Grzech, a veteran of Fox News, the network has increased its ratings and secured greater access to major news events, including coverage of the Trump White House[2]. Its programming now includes a robust morning block, a live primetime national newscast, and a slate of evening talk shows, differentiating it as the