The Los Angeles Times Media Group has announced the launch of Straight to the Point with Catherine Herridge, a weekly independent investigative news program. The series will stream across LATMG’s digital channels and Catherine Herridge’s official X platform, bringing audiences original reporting, exclusive interviews, and investigations with national and global impact.
Hosted by Emmy Award–winning journalist Catherine Herridge, Straight to the Point draws on extensive sourcing, primary documents, and on-the-record interviews to deliver fact-driven, independent journalism. Each episode will feature in-depth conversations with influential leaders and experts, providing context and clarity on the issues shaping the world today.
Catherine Herridge said:
"I’m thrilled to partner with LA Times Media Group to launch Straight to the Point. At a time when audiences are demanding independent journalism that is fair, thorough, and authentic, LATMG and Dr. Soon-Shiong are taking a bold and innovative approach, partnering with independent journalists. They’re giving us the tools and platform to follow the facts wherever they lead. That combination of independence and amplification, backed by an iconic brand, is exactly what this moment demands."
Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong, Chairman and CEO of LA Times Media Group, said:
"I have long admired Catherine’s work and her unwavering commitment to fact-driven journalism. At LATMG, our mission is to empower independent journalists to pursue the truth with integrity and impact. Audiences are seeking authentic, unfiltered voices they can trust, and that’s exactly what Catherine and Straight to the Point deliver."
Episodes will stream on LATMG digital channels and Catherine Herridge’s official X account, with companion articles and highlight clips hosted across LATMG platforms.