ABC News Launches First Daily Show on Disney+ July 21

ABC News is launching a new daily streaming news show called What You Need to Know, premiering on Disney+ on July 21, 2025. The program will be anchored by chief international correspondent James Longman and senior political correspondent Rachel Scott, offering a fast-paced, short-form format that combines breaking news, entertainment segments, and viral videos, with each episode available for 24 hours before refreshing. This marks ABC News' first original news show designed exclusively for Disney+, reflecting a strategic move to capture younger viewers migrating from traditional TV to streaming platforms. The show inherits the informative tone of the former GMA3: What You Need to Know but is tailored specifically for a digital audience, with Longman and Scott bringing a mix of global and domestic expertise. The launch comes amid challenges for ABC's morning lineup, including internal struggles and anchor departures at Good Morning America and its spin-off GMA3, signaling a shift in ABC's approach to morning news programming. ABC News president Almin Karamehmedovic emphasized that the new show expands ABC News' footprint on Disney+, positioning the platform as a destination for both entertainment and trusted journalism.