New network Fusion unveils programming

Fusion, the news, information and lifestyle network for Latinos and millennials, announced the channel will launch in millions of households nationwide. Fusion also unveiled key parts of its programming lineup featuring news, satire and original series.“We believe our programs – visually compelling, creatively produced and laced with humor and irreverence – will resonate with Latinos and non-Latinos alike. Fusion’s unique combination of news, satire and original series is a completely new offering for the most exciting and fastest-growing group of young people in the country,” said Beau Ferrari, acting president for Fusion.Jorge Ramos, the #1 Spanish-language television anchor, and León Krauze, one of the most popular local broadcasters in America, will lead Fusion’s primetime news block. David Javerbaum, former executive producer and head writer for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, will oversee content for Fusion’s nightly block of satire programming and develop the next generation of comedy for the network. Original series, specials and documentaries on weekend nights round out Fusion’s signature mix of current events, information, entertainment and humor.Fusion’s primetime news programming will include America with Jorge Ramos – the flagship program in Fusion’s primetime lineup, will be a bold, hard-hitting hour with Jorge Ramos. Airs weekdays at 8pm.The news programming also will include Open Source with León Krauze. The live one-hour program will address a wide spectrum of topics, from politics, the war on drugs and soccer to celebrity meltdowns, video games, movies and comic books. Airs weeknights at 10pm.