Fox News is doubling down on podcasts, and its latest bet is a roundtable show with an all-female cast called The Girls. The first episode debuts Oct. 1 on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Fox News Digital, with future episodes dropping every Thursday.
The show features Rachel Campos-Duffy, the host of Fox & Friends Weekend; Harris Faulkner, an anchor; and Kat Timpf, a panelist on Gutfeld!. The guest list also includes Samantha Ponder, the former ESPN NFL Sunday Countdown host who left the sports network in 2024, and Melissa DeRosa, the former top aide to former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, who Fox News says has joined the channel as a contributor.
The Guest List
Campos-Duffy runs the weekend edition of Fox & Friends. Faulkner is an anchor with the network. Timpf is a regular on Gutfeld!. Ponder was a host at ESPN before leaving in 2024. DeRosa served as a top aide to Cuomo before joining Fox News.
The show rotates guest hosts from across Fox News Media’s footprint. That means the lineup could change week to week, though the first episode is locked in with these five women.
Why the Name Matters
The Girls is a deliberate branding choice. It names the show after its core identity — an all-female panel — in a way that is blunt and obvious. Whether that reads as progressive or patronizing depends on who is reading it.
The show description promises a “no-holds-barred format.” Megan Albano, executive VP of morning programming & program development, framed it as capturing “the authenticity and perspectives of the many dynamic women of Fox News Media and beyond.”
Porter Berry, the president of Fox News digital and new media, called the show “a natural addition to our growing podcast portfolio.” He added that it creates “new opportunities for our audience to engage with our content.”
A Portfolio Built for Scale
Fox News has been one of the most aggressive cable networks when it comes to podcasts. Its slate includes shows hosted by veteran TV talent, digital creators, and even acquired content like Ruthless.
The company’s current roster runs from Hang Out with Sean Hannity to Planet Tyrus and The Riley Gaines Show. Episodes live on digital platforms where consumers watch and listen to podcasts, as well as on Fox’s own platforms where they sit alongside TV programming.
| Show | Host |
|---|---|
| Hang Out with Sean Hannity | Sean Hannity |
| Ruthless | — |
| Will Cain Country | Will Cain |
| Planet Tyrus | Tyrus |
| The Riley Gaines Show | Riley Gaines |
The Linear Channel Connection
Fox News has also leaned into its female hosts on its linear channel. Outnumbered holds down the noon to 1 p.m. ET timeslot with four female co-hosts joined by “one lucky guy.”
Who Runs the First Episode
The first episode of The Girls features Campos-Duffy, Faulkner, Timpf, Ponder and DeRosa together. After that, the show rotates guest hosts from across Fox News Media’s footprint.
Here is the confirmed lineup for the Oct. 1 debut:
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Host | Rachel Campos-Duffy |
| Anchor | Harris Faulkner |
| Panelist | Kat Timpf |
| Former ESPN host | Samantha Ponder |
| Cuomo aide | Melissa DeRosa |
What the Debut Means
The Girls arrives at a moment when podcasts are becoming a standard part of cable news. Fox News has built its digital portfolio aggressively, and The Girls is the latest addition.
The show is pitched as a roundtable conversation series. That format lets guests riff off each other, which is a natural fit for a panel show.
The Bottom Line
The Girls is a calculated expansion of Fox News’ digital portfolio. It brings together a mix of anchors, panelists and guests from across the company’s footprint, and it names itself openly for its all-female cast.
The show debuts Oct. 1 on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Fox News Digital, with episodes dropping every Thursday.
Source material: “Fox News’ Latest Digital Expansion Is a Podcast for ‘The Girls’,” The Hollywood Reporter.
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