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What You Need to Know<\/em> is a new weekday short-form news series from ABC News landing on Disney+ this month.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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\u2019s news and headlines<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re excited to be anchoring What You Need to Know<\/em> as part of ABC News\u2019 growing lineup of content on Disney+,\u201d said Longman and Scott. \u201cOur 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\u2019ve got all the bases covered. Wherever we go, we\u2019re excited to bring you with us.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWe 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,\u201d said Almin Karamehmedovic, president of ABC News. \u201cThis new effort expands ABC News\u2019 significant footprint on Disney+, allowing us to reach and connect with new and diverse audiences.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cWhat You Need to Know<\/em> is reimagining what a news experience can look like for Disney+ subscribers\u2014delivering smart, bite-sized commentary on the stories that matter most,\u201d said Alisa Bowen, president of Disney+. \u201cWith the trusted voices of ABC News at the helm, this show marks an exciting evolution of our news offering.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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