Sinclair Launches Website For 'The National Desk' News Program

By Jon Lafayette
( Broadcasting & Cable )
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Site features full episodes and ‘Fact Check Team’ and ‘Spotlight on America ‘ clips

The National Desk

Sinclair Broadcast Group said it launched a free website for its The National Desk news program, which airs on some Sinclair stations.

TheNationalDesk.com will have live airings of The National Desk live and the most recent episodes available on demand. It will also have clips of segments including “Fact Check Team" and "Spotlight on America."

TheNationalDesk.com will also have real-time national and regional news from Sinclair stations.

“With live broadcasts, breaking news coverage and digital exclusives, TheNationalDesk.com is a one-stop-shop for viewers seeking meaningful reporting and the news of the day, with a local focus, on their timeline and their device of choice,” said Mike Garber, director of content, The National Desk.

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Sinclair also offers newscasts from its local stations on its Stirr streaming service. The company also owns NewsOn, a site with news from TV stations around the country. ■

Jon Lafayette
Jon Lafayette

Jon has been business editor of Broadcasting+Cable since 2010. He focuses on revenue-generating activities, including advertising and distribution, as well as executive intrigue and merger and acquisition activity. Just about any story is fair game, if a dollar sign can make its way into the article. Before B+C, Jon covered the industry for TVWeek, Cable World, Electronic Media, Advertising Age and The New York Post. A native New Yorker, Jon is hiding in plain sight in the suburbs of Chicago.