Nexstar Launches Streaming Channel for Political-News Outlet ‘The Hill’

variety.com:

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorNexstar Media’s digital unit has launched a new streaming channel for The Hill, the political-news outlet its parent company acquired in August of last year.The Hill TV recently debuted on Plex, a global streaming platform.

Viewers can watch The Hill TV by downloading the Plex or watch now in a web browser. With over 50,000 free titles, movies, Additional distribution partners will be announced in the coming months.“The Hill’s objective is to bring free, trusted, and non-biased information about politics and policy to more Americans,” said Jason Jedlinski, general manager of The Hill. “In a time of increasing polarization and diminishing trust in media, we’re proud to provide a clear alternative for news and information to viewers, and a powerful opportunity to advertisers.” The Hill TV programming line-up includes shows like Rising,” a morning program; interviews with lawmakers and policy influencers; summits and policy roundtables from thought leadership events organized by The Hill; “Changing America,” a series that explores timely topics including respect, sustainability, resilience, and well-being; and local political programs produced by Nexstar stations.“Our mission is to have the best free-to-watch live TV channel lineup available today with content and brands that appeal to large and diverse audiences,” said Shawn Eldridge, vice president, of strategic alliances and content at Plex.