Larry Kudlow Will Host Sunday Morning Futures
The network named Larry Kudlow as the interim host for the program starting this Sunday, September 27, 2026.
Updated on Sept. 25, 2026 in People
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Fox News announced that Larry Kudlow will take over as interim host of Sunday Morning Futures beginning September 27, 2026. Kudlow is slated to remain in the role until November 8, 2026.
Why it matters
The appointment follows the departure of long-time anchor Maria Bartiromo, who left the network after a 12-year tenure on September 3, 2026. Jason Chaffetz had been serving as the interim host in the weeks since her exit.
Larry Kudlow, who joined Fox Business Network in 2021, will host Sunday Morning Futures through November 8, 2026. The program regularly airs at 10 a.m. while Kudlow continues his weekday afternoon program.
The players
Larry Kudlow
He is a financial commentator who served as director of the National Economic Council from 2018 to 2021.
Maria Bartiromo
She is a veteran television journalist who spent 12 years with Fox News before her departure in September 2026.
Jason Chaffetz
He is a former U.S. Representative who filled the hosting role on an interim basis following the departure of the program's previous lead.
Fox News
It is a national cable television news network that serves as the primary broadcaster for Sunday Morning Futures.
The details
Fox News confirmed the transition through an official statement, replacing temporary host Jason Chaffetz. The network is continuing its search for a permanent successor to Maria Bartiromo, who concluded her 12-year run with the channel earlier this month.
Timeline
Larry Kudlow began his tenure with Fox Business Network in 2021.
Maria Bartiromo departed Fox News on September 3, 2026.
Larry Kudlow begins hosting Sunday Morning Futures on September 27, 2026.
Larry Kudlow will conclude his interim hosting duties on November 8, 2026.
Market Landscape
This hosting change represents a tactical shuffling of established on-air talent within the network's broader portfolio. The move follows the 2021 hiring of Larry Kudlow by Fox Business Network and positions him as a central figure during the search for a permanent successor.
Viewers of the Sunday morning program will see a change in the primary anchor starting this weekend. The transition does not impact the established air time of 10 a.m. for the program.
The takeaway
The selection of an interim host provides the network with additional time to evaluate long-term options for the program's leadership. Viewers should expect continuity in the show's scheduling while the search for a permanent replacement continues.
What happens next
Fox News is expected to name a permanent replacement for the Sunday Morning Futures hosting role following the conclusion of Larry Kudlow's interim tenure on November 8, 2026.
Further reading
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