Connell McShane (born August 4, 1977[1]) is an American broadcaster, reporter and play-by-play commentator. He is the anchor of NewsNation Now, a weekday afternoon news program seen on NewsNation. McShane previously anchored or hosted a number of programs, including Imus in the Morning, Fox Business Morning, and After the Bell.
Connell McShane | |
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 Connell McShane in 2024. | |
| Born | August 4, 1977 |
| Alma mater | Fordham University |
| Occupation(s) | Broadcaster, reporter and play-by-play commentator |
| Years active | 1997–present |
| Known for | Chief National Correspondent on Fox Business Network |
| Spouse | Renee McShane |
| Children | 3 |
Early life
editConnell McShane was born and raised on Long Island, New York. His father grew up in Kilcar, County Donegal, Ireland. He attended Fordham University where he graduated with a bachelor's degree in communication and media studies in 1999.[2][3]
Career
edit1997–1999: Sports commentating
editWhile studying at Fordham, he began working in sports reporting and was a sports broadcaster at WFUV from 1997 to 1999.[4] In 1998, he interned for the Yankees Radio Network. He was also a play-by-play commentator for WBRK, where he broadcast games for the Pittsfield Mets.[5]
1999–2007: Bloomberg Radio, Bloomberg Television
editAfter graduating from Fordham, McShane originally planned to become a sports commentator. However, in 1999 he became a desk assistant at Bloomberg Radio. This led to him becoming a local news reporter in New York City in 2000. One of his first major assignments as a reporter was covering the September 11 attacks for WBBR.[5] While at Bloomberg Radio, McShane eventually transitioned into a role as a business reporter, reporting live from Nasdaq and the New York Stock Exchange. He was picked to co-anchor the syndicated morning show The First Word with Peter Schacknow.[6] He later began working for Bloomberg Television, where he anchored On the Markets, Evening Edition, and Marketweek.[2]
2007–2023: Fox Business Network, Imus in the Morning
editMcShane joined Fox Business as a business reporter when it launched in 2007. He was then promoted to anchoring the network’s early morning program in 2008 alongside Jenna Lee.[7] He became one of the business reporters for Don Imus' Imus in the Morning after Fox began simulcasting the program in 2009.[8] McShane also filled in on one occasion for Charles McCord, who missed one of Imus in the Morning remote broadcasts due to illness.[9] Beginning on May 9, 2011, McShane was news anchor on the show,[10] a position he held until 2017.[6] In 2010, McShane began co-hosting the 11am program Markets Now on Fox Business Network alongside Dagen McDowell.[11] He was also a radio play-by-play broadcaster for ESPN's coverage of the 2013 Pinstripe Bowl.[12]
McShane co-anchored After the Bell with Melissa Francis from 2018 to 2021.[13] During the show, McShane reported live from swing states during the 2020 US presidential election.[14][15] He announced his departure from Fox Business Network on May 8, 2023. [16]
2023–present: NewsNation
editOn September 12, 2023, Nexstar Media Group announced that McShane would join NewsNation as the weekday afternoon anchor for NewsNation Now.[4] He made his debut on September 25, 2023.[1]
Personal life
editMcShane married his wife Renee in 1999. They have three children.[2]
Filmography
edit| Year | Title | Credited as | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | The Faulkner Focus | Correspondent | |
| Outnumbered | |||
| The Claman Countdown | |||
| 2021–2023 | America Reports | ||
| 2021 | Fox Business Tonight | ||
| Your World with Neil Cavuto | |||
| 2019 | Cavuto Live | Co-host | |
| 2018–2021 | After the Bell | Co-anchor | Also appeared as a guest in 2015 and 2017 |
| 2018 | Making Money with Charles Payne | Guest host | |
| Kennedy Live | |||
| Happening Now | Guest host | ||
| The Evening Edit | |||
| 2017 | Fox News Live | Guest host | Also appeared in archival footage |
| Trish Regan Primetime | |||
| Fox Report with Jon Scott | Guest host | ||
| Fox & Friends | |||
| 2016–2018 | Maria Bartiromo's Wall Street | Panelist | |
| 2014–2017 | Cavuto on Business | Guest host | |
| 2014 | The Factor |
References
edit- ^ a b "Connell McShane – Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
- ^ a b c "McShane Makes His Mark at Fox". IrishCentral.com. April 1, 2008. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
- ^ "Fordham Alumni in Media Grapple with Challenges of Covering COVID-19". Fordham Newsroom. March 26, 2020. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
- ^ a b Ram, The Fordham (February 13, 2021). "Retiring Bob Ahrens Honored by WFUV, CMS". The Fordham Ram. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
- ^ a b Eagle, Howard Herman, The Berkshire. "Connell McShane looks back at summer spent with Pittsfield Mets". The Berkshire Eagle. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ a b "FBN TV Personalities". Fox Business. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
- ^ "Chasing the story of her life — so far — at Fox". The Denver Post. October 23, 2008. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
- ^ "QUICK TAKES". Los Angeles Times. September 4, 2009. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
- ^ "Don Imus' longtime sidekick, newsman Charles McCord, calls it quits, announces retirement on show". New York Daily News. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
- ^ "Connell McShane to take over for Charles McCord on 'Imus in the Morning'". www.adweek.com. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
- ^ "Fox Biz confirms daytime shuffle". Talking Biz News. September 21, 2010. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
- ^ Humes, Mike (December 19, 2013). "Entire BCS Highlights ESPN College Football Bowl Schedule of 34 Games". ESPN Press Room U.S. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
- ^ Moore, Thomas (February 19, 2021). "Larry Kudlow debuts to big ratings on Fox Business Network". The Hill. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
- ^ "FOX Business Network to Present Special Live Coverage of the 2020 Presidential Election on Tuesday, November 3rd". AP NEWS. October 29, 2020. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
- ^ Pedersen, Erik (February 5, 2020). "Watch Donald Trump's State Of The Union Address – Livestream". Deadline. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
- ^ Katz, A.J. "Connell McShane Announces Departure From Fox Business". TVNewser. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
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