Scripps News is bringing back its original interview program “Connected with Alisyn Camerota” for a second season, part of a broader fall programming lineup that includes new documentary projects, sports-related interviews and expanded political coverage.
The seven-episode season premieres Tuesday, October 13 at 7 p.m. Eastern, with entertainer Harry Connick Jr. appearing as the first guest, Scripps News said in a press release.
Hosted by veteran journalist Alisyn Camerota, the half-hour program features conversations with entertainers, advocates and other public figures about their personal experiences and the events that shaped their lives. Camerota joined Scripps News in January.
The second season will explore subjects including leadership, resilience and perseverance, with new episodes scheduled through December 1. Upcoming guests include Rabbi Jeffrey Myers of Pittsburgh’s Tree of Life Congregation and Rev. Eric Manning of Mother Emanuel AME Church, who will discuss faith and healing following tragedies affecting their respective communities, the network said in a statement.
Other scheduled guests include Eva Benefield, whose family was connected to the widely publicized “Black Swan” murder case, Sandy Hook Promise Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer Nicole Hockley, food influencer Jack Goldburg and fitness podcaster Ali Feller.
The season will conclude December 1 with a guest who has not yet been announced. No new episode is scheduled for November 3 because of Scripps News’ midterm election coverage.
Episodes will be available on the Scripps News free, ad-supported streaming TV (FAST) channel on platforms like Paramount’s Pluto TV, Samsung TV Plus, LG Channels, Vizio WatchFree Plus, Plex, Xumo Play, The Roku Channel and Tubi, and on the Scripps News YouTube channel.
The return of Camerota’s show coincides with the October 13 premiere of “The Originals,” a Scripps Sports Network production hosted by veteran sports broadcaster Suzy Kolber.
The series features interviews with sports figures whose careers have followed unconventional paths. Its Scripps News premiere, scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Eastern, will feature Savannah Bananas owner Jesse Cole.
Scripps News is expanding its other original programs, including “Caught on Clips,” hosted by anchor Holly Firfer. The series features unusual videos captured by witnesses and cameras, with new episodes streaming Tuesdays and premiering Fridays at 7:30 p.m. Eastern.
“Photowalks,” hosted by journalist and photographer Jefferson Graham, returned for its fifth season October 4. The travel and photography series is approaching its 100th episode.
The network will bring back “In the Shadows with Jason Bellini” on October 14 with an episode examining how a tattoo studio near Ukraine’s front line serves soldiers, survivors and families affected by the war.
Scripps News is preparing additional political programming ahead of the November midterm elections: Later this month, the network will partner with Scripps-owned WXYZ (Channel 7, ABC) in Detroit for a Michigan U.S. Senate debate featuring Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers. The commercial-free debate begins at 7 p.m. Eastern, followed by analysis hosted by Scripps News Political Director Andrew Rafferty.
On October 28, Senior National Correspondent Jay Gray will examine the impact of congressional redistricting on South Texas communities in a special report called “Cracked.”
