“America Is Ready for Strong, Conservative Women,” Network Says
CBS has officially announced a bold new daytime talk show featuring conservative powerhouses Elisabeth Hasselbeck and Megyn Kelly. The network is positioning the program as a direct competitor to ABC’s The View, promising a platform for “strong, conservative women” to engage in political and cultural discussions from a right-leaning perspective.
A Conservative Counter to The View
For years, The View has dominated daytime television with a mix of liberal and moderate voices, occasionally clashing with conservative co-hosts. CBS executives believe the time is right for a show that caters to a different audience—one that feels underrepresented in mainstream media.
“America is ready for strong, conservative women,” a CBS spokesperson said in a statement. “We’re creating a space where voices like Elisabeth and Megyn can engage in meaningful, unapologetic discussions that reflect the values of millions of Americans.”
Meet the Hosts
Elisabeth Hasselbeck, known for her tenure on The View from 2003 to 2013, built a reputation as a passionate conservative voice, often sparring with liberal co-hosts like Joy Behar and Whoopi Goldberg.
Megyn Kelly, a former Fox News anchor and NBC host, gained national prominence for her tough interviews and no-nonsense approach to journalism. Despite a controversial departure from NBC, she has continued to engage audiences through her podcast and online media presence.
What to Expect
While the show’s official title and format have yet to be revealed, sources suggest it will feature a mix of political commentary, cultural discussions, and high-profile guest interviews. Unlike The View, which frequently features opposing viewpoints, CBS’s new show is expected to maintain a predominantly conservative perspective, offering an alternative to the mainstream narrative.
Industry insiders say CBS’s move is strategic, as networks seek to diversify their content offerings in an increasingly polarized media landscape.
Will It Succeed?
Launching a conservative daytime talk show is a risky move, given that past attempts—such as The Real Story with Gretchen Carlson and Outnumbered on Fox—have struggled to achieve the cultural impact of The View. However, with big names like Hasselbeck and Kelly, CBS is betting on a built-in audience hungry for a new kind of discussion.
The show is set to debut later this year, with more details expected in the coming weeks. Will it shake up the daytime television landscape? Only time will tell.
