HLN Launching Evening News Show June 4

'Evening Express' to be hosted by Ryan Smith, with contributors Clark Howard and Isha Sesay

By Lindsay Rubino -- Broadcasting & Cable, 5/22/2012 9:26:54 AM

HLN will premiere an evening news program, Evening Express, on June 4.

The show, hosted by Morning Express's Ryan Smith, will air weeknights from 5-7 p.m, with HLN's Clark Howard and CNN's Isha Sesay contributing to the program. Evening Express joins HLN at its global headquarters in Atlanta.

"HLN is excited to offer our viewers an evening news program that centers on the news and information they'll discuss around the dinner table," said Scott Safon, executive VP and GM, HLN. "The format and tone of Evening Express was inspired by our hit show Morning Express with Robin Meade. Viewers tell us all the time that they love how Robin and the Morning Express team start their day on HLN, and now Ryan, Clark and Isha will be welcoming them home in the evening."

Evening Express will focus on the day's news, as well as in-depth reporting on topical issues, including parenting, health, personal finance and relationships. The show will be active on social platforms, with Facebook and Twitter pages, and a blog on HLN's website, HLNtv.com.

Evening Express is executive produced by Angie Massie.