Fox Business is making one of its biggest daytime programming changes in years, and the move could reshape the network’s early-hours identity. The launch of Big Money in the Morning marks a new chapter for the channel after the departure of Maria Bartiromo, signaling a broader Fox Business lineup reset aimed at owning the crucial pre-market window.
The new morning program will premiere on October 12 and air from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m. ET, taking over the slot previously held by Mornings with Maria. With anchors Dagen McDowell, Brian Brenberg, Taylor Riggs and Barron’s editor Josh Schafer in the mix, Fox Business is clearly betting that a team-based format can drive fresh momentum for its morning coverage.
Big Money in the Morning Becomes Fox Business’ New Signature Show
According to the network’s announcement, Big Money in the Morning is being positioned as Fox Business Network’s signature program heading into the trading day. That framing matters. In business television, the hours before markets open are highly competitive, with networks trying to capture investors, executives and everyday viewers looking for overnight headlines, futures movement and key economic signals.
The new show’s panel combines familiar Fox Business faces with market-focused expertise:
- Dagen McDowell, a longtime Fox personality and one of the network’s original anchors
- Brian Brenberg, who has become a regular presence on business and economic coverage
- Taylor Riggs, known for her financial markets reporting
- Josh Schafer, a Barron’s contributor and newsletter editor bringing an investor-centered perspective
By building Big Money in the Morning around multiple voices rather than a single star host, Fox Business appears to be leaning into a faster, roundtable-style format that can respond quickly to breaking financial news.
What Happened to Mornings with Maria?
The launch of Big Money in the Morning follows the sudden removal of Mornings with Maria from the schedule last month. Fox News Media said on September 3 that Maria Bartiromo was “no longer with” the company, ending a high-profile run that made her one of the most recognizable names in financial television.
Bartiromo’s exit came amid wider political and media scrutiny. Reports tied the controversy to internal communications and external pressure surrounding coverage decisions related to President Donald Trump’s remarks on election interference. While Fox Business has not framed the new program as a direct editorial reset, the timing leaves little doubt that Big Money in the Morning is central to the network’s effort to stabilize and move forward.
For viewers, the practical impact is straightforward: the old flagship is gone, and Big Money in the Morning is now the network’s main pre-market destination.
Fox Business’ Wider Programming Changes
The debut of Big Money in the Morning is only one part of a larger daytime and primetime reorganization at Fox Business. The network is also making changes elsewhere on its schedule, suggesting a broader content refresh rather than a single-host replacement.
The Bottom Line Comes to an End
Dagen McDowell and Brian Brenberg will leave The Bottom Line, the 6 p.m. ET program that is ending its run. In its place, Fox Business will air repeats of Kudlow, giving the evening schedule a more familiar rerun-based anchor.
The Big Money Show Expands Its Bench
At noon, The Big Money Show will continue with Jackie DeAngelis while adding rotating co-hosts:
- Cheryl Casone
- Marcus Lemonis
- Lou Basenese
This strategy gives the network a flexible mix of business journalism, entrepreneurship and market commentary. It also extends the “Big Money” branding beyond the morning slot, which may help Fox Business create stronger daypart continuity.
Liz Claman Gets a New Friday Night Series
Fox Business is also launching Claman’s Power Players, a new Friday night show hosted by Liz Claman at 7 p.m. ET. The addition suggests the network still sees value in appointment viewing built around veteran business anchors with established credibility.
Why Big Money in the Morning Matters in TV and Video
For the TV and video industry, Big Money in the Morning is more than a scheduling note. It is a case study in how cable networks react when a marquee host exits under difficult circumstances. Rather than simply plugging in a direct successor, Fox Business is rebranding the hour, redistributing talent and broadening its on-air chemistry.
That decision reflects several larger media trends:
- Ensemble formats are increasingly valuable because they reduce overreliance on one personality.
- Business news remains highly competitive, especially during pre-market hours when audiences want fast, practical information.
- Brand continuity matters, which may explain the extended use of the “Big Money” label across multiple shows.
- Talent agility is essential as networks adapt quickly to reputational, political and audience pressures.
If Big Money in the Morning succeeds, it could become a template for future financial TV programming: fast-paced, team-led and designed to balance headline news with actionable market analysis.
The Talent Behind Big Money in the Morning
One reason Big Money in the Morning could gain traction quickly is the depth of experience among its hosts. McDowell has been with Fox News since 2003 and helped launch Fox Business when the channel debuted in 2007. Brenberg joined the network in 2020, while Riggs arrived in 2022 and has built a profile among market-focused viewers. Schafer brings an outside-but-familiar financial media voice through his work with Barron’s.
Together, that lineup gives Big Money in the Morning a blend of institutional knowledge, economic commentary and investment reporting. For a morning business audience, that combination may be more important than celebrity alone.
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Conclusion
With Big Money in the Morning, Fox Business is doing more than replacing a canceled show—it is attempting a strategic reset at one of the most important hours in financial television. The success of Big Money in the Morning will likely depend on whether its ensemble cast can deliver the urgency, authority and chemistry viewers expect before the opening bell. For now, the message is clear: Fox Business is turning the page, and Big Money in the Morning is the network’s new bet on the future.
