Mediaite Adds Cable News Veterans to Creator-Led YouTube Network in Major Platform Expansion

David GilmourApr 21st, 2025, 11:25 am Mediaite announced the launch of a new slate of personality-led YouTube channels on Monday — partnering with major names from cable news as part of a push to build out its creator-driven video network and stay ahead of the curve. The move marks a big step in Mediaite founder Dan Abrams’s plan to bring trusted media voices directly to digital audiences. No network filter, no gatekeeping, just platform-first news and commentary built for the YouTube era. Journalists Alisyn Camerota and Dave Briggs — both of whom have helmed major morning shows on CNN and Fox News — will co-host Sanity, a Mediaite-backed video podcast focused on “seeking answers to problems with curiosity, irreverence and an open-mind” in a “non-finger-wagging way.” Early signs suggest a hungry audience: The show’s subscriber count has already doubled in its first week on YouTube. Meanwhile, ex-CNN Chief White House Correspondent turned social media juggernaut Jessica Yellin — whose News Not Noise project has built a community of over 1.3 million followers — is bringing her “explainer-first” journalism and show to the platform with Mediaite’s backing. The partnership includes strategic, promotional, and editorial support aimed at expanding her digital footprint
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