Disney+ Slates Short-Form News Series

What You Need to Know is a new weekday short-form news series from ABC News landing on Disney+ this month.

ABC News’ first original daily series created for Disney+ will be anchored by chief international correspondent James Longman and senior political correspondent Rachel Scott. It premieres on July 21.

Premiering daily at 6 a.m. ET, the series will be available on demand on Disney+ for 24 hours before refreshing with the next day’s news and headlines

“We’re excited to be anchoring What You Need to Know as part of ABC News’ growing lineup of content on Disney+,” said Longman and Scott. “Our goal is to cut through the noise, break down the top headlines, and bring viewers up to speed on the top stories of the day. We come from different corners of the newsroom, from the frontlines of foreign conflicts to the halls of power in Washington D.C., so we’ve got all the bases covered. Wherever we go, we’re excited to bring you with us.”

“We are proud to launch this innovative series with Rachel and James, who meet viewers where they are with essential news, context and analysis to help them better understand the world around us,” said Almin Karamehmedovic, president of ABC News. “This new effort expands ABC News’ significant footprint on Disney+, allowing us to reach and connect with new and diverse audiences.”

“What You Need to Know is reimagining what a news experience can look like for Disney+ subscribers—delivering smart, bite-sized commentary on the stories that matter most,” said Alisa Bowen, president of Disney+. “With the trusted voices of ABC News at the helm, this show marks an exciting evolution of our news offering.”