FOX News Media expands podcast portfolio with new original show ‘the Girls’

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Fox News · collected 2026-09-28 · by Brian Flood

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FOX News Media announced the launch of a new original podcast called “the Girls,” set to debut on October 1 with episodes released every Thursday. The podcast will feature female personalities from various fields discussing topics ranging from politics to personal life issues in an unscripted format. Rachel Campos-Duffy, Harris Faulkner, Kat Timpf, Melissa DeRosa, and Samantha Ponder are among the confirmed participants for the premiere episode. New Media President Porter Berry and EVP Megan Albano highlighted that “the Girls” aims to provide unique perspectives and candid discussions beyond conventional news coverage.
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FOX News Media launched its new podcast "the Girls" on Thursday, October 1, featuring rotating female co-hosts who discuss a range of topics from news and politics to sports and culture. The first episode included Rachel Campos-Duffy, Harris Faulkner, Kat Timpf, former ESPN host Samantha Ponder, and newly named FOX News contributor Melissa DeRosa. During the debut, the hosts tackled sensitive subjects such as the Lindsay Clancy case, where Ponder expressed her desire for a permanent prison sentence for the accused. Additionally, they debated whether Ms. Rachel's political activism could be seen as detrimental to children, with Timpf defending and Faulkner questioning the influence of online personalities on young audiences.

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Albano added, "We’re excited to deliver a no-holds-barred format that captures the authenticity and perspectives of the many dynamic women of FOX News Media and beyond." Each episode will include a rotating cast of co-hosts week to week, moving beyond the traditional news roundtable for a free-flowing conversation that can touch any subject.
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🔮 FOX News Podcasts will bring together unique female voices and experiences across news, politics, sports, comedy and culture for a new original podcast, "the Girls," New Media President Porter Berry and EVP Megan Albano announced on Monday.

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FOX News Podcasts will bring together unique female voices and experiences across news, politics, sports, comedy and culture for a new original podcast, "the Girls," New Media President Porter Berry and EVP Megan Albano announced on Monday. asserted
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"the Girls" will debut on Thursday, Oct. 1, with a premiere episode featuring FOX News Media stars Rachel Campos-Duffy, Harris Faulkner and Kat Timpf, newly named FOX News contributor Melissa DeRosa and former ESPN host Samantha Ponder. asserted
Girls → debut → stars
The personality-driven conversation series will feature an array of leading female voices with new episodes dropping every Thursday. asserted
episodes → drive → voices
"’the Girls’ is a natural addition to our growing podcast portfolio, and we’re thrilled to continue expanding our slate of distinctive shows that complement our existing lineup while creating new opportunities for our audience to engage with our content," Berry said. asserted
Berry → grow → content
Albano added, "We’re excited to deliver a no-holds-barred format that captures the authenticity and perspectives of the many dynamic women of FOX News Media and beyond." Each episode will include a rotating cast of co-hosts week to week, moving beyond the traditional news roundtable for a free-flowing conversation that can touch any subject. asserted
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The podcast will offer distinct perspectives and revolve naturally around the issues impacting real life with undeniable chemistry, refreshing candor and no script. asserted
podcast → offer → chemistry
The new podcast is the latest addition to FOX News Media’s new media division, which features an established suite of podcasts including "Hang Out with Sean Hannity," "Ruthless," "Will Cain Country," "Planet Tyrus" and "The Riley Gaines Show." asserted
which → feature → Hannity
‘the Girls’ is available across all podcast platforms, including FOX News Digital, YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts. asserted
Girls → include → Digital
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