Staff Reports
Fox News has a new face in the Sunday chair. Larry Kudlow is the interim host of Sunday Morning Futures, stepping in for Maria Bartiromo from the Sept. 27 broadcast through Nov. 8. He opened the run by interviewing Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, and Fox says it will pick a permanent host after the midterms. For viewers who like straight talk about economics and politics — and for President Trump’s supporters — this is welcome news.
Kudlow Takes the Chair on Sunday Morning Futures
Larry Kudlow is not a random fill-in. He ran the National Economic Council in the Trump White House, hosts the weekday show Kudlow on Fox Business, and has spent decades on cable covering markets and policy. Fox announced the interim assignment to cover the gap left when Maria Bartiromo departed. Kudlow’s debut with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stuck to the kind of hard-nosed economic and foreign-policy issues the audience expects — China, trade and pressure on Iran — which signaled he’ll keep the show focused and serious.
Why Trump Supporters Should Be Happy
Bartiromo made Sunday Morning Futures a must-watch for Trump interviews and administration access. Kudlow brings something similar: insider status and no fear of asking the questions that matter to conservatives. His years in the Trump administration and his business TV credentials mean he can move from markets to politics without tripping over his notes. In short, Fox didn’t pick a lightweight. They picked someone who knows how to host Trump-friendly coverage with credibility, not just cheerleading.
Fox’s Tight-Lipped Drama and What Comes Next
There’s still unresolved drama behind the scenes. Fox’s brief statement that Bartiromo “is no longer with Fox News Media” left viewers and colleagues asking “why.” Her attorney has promised “receipts and witnesses,” which suggests the story isn’t finished. Meanwhile Fox shuffled anchors and rebranded shows until Kudlow was tapped for the crucial run into the midterms. His interim term ends the weekend after the election, and questions remain: will he keep his weekday program? Will Fox make him permanent? The network should stop playing coy and give viewers a straight answer.
Final word: a steady hand for a rocky moment
Picking Larry Kudlow was a smart, conservative-minded move for Fox as it heads into the midterms. He can hold the line on economic reporting, attract top administration guests, and keep the show relevant to Trump supporters. Now the test is simple: deliver ratings and substance. If he does, Fox will have shown it knows how to protect its audience and its brand — and that might be more valuable than any PR statement about “business decisions.”
