On May 28, 2026, MS NOW officially announced its upcoming programming overhaul, confirming that Luke Russert is returning to cable news.
On The Bulwark Podcast, host Tim Miller broke down the career pivot, sharing that Russert "will be the newest co-anchor on MSNOW's The Weeknight, starting on Monday, June 15th at seven PM." Miller reminded his audience of Russert's decade-long hiatus from the grind, pointing out that he took a leave of absence from the media in 2016 to embark on an extended travel journey.
This comeback on The Weeknight marks a significant shift for both Luke Russert and the rebranded MS NOW network. Skeptics wonder if a host who spent years away from the daily political cycle writing travel memoirs can immediately command a prime-time news audience. However, supporters argue his fresh perspective outside the bubble is exactly what the network needs to distinguish itself in a crowded media landscape.
The industry will get its answer when Luke Russert officially makes his debut on June 15th.