March 19, 2026
Anchored by CNBC’s Morgan Brennan, the new program delivers decisive, market-moving insights, breaks global developments as they unfold, and sets the agenda for the trading day ahead
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ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., March 19, 2026 – CNBC, First in Business Worldwide, today announced the launch of “Morning Call,” a new high-energy, early‑morning program for investors, executives, and decision-makers who need to get ahead of the markets before the U.S. trading day begins. Premiering Monday, March 23 at 5am ET, “Morning Call,” anchored by CNBC’s Morgan Brennan, will become an indispensable part of viewers’ morning routine, delivering the critical news, data, and expert insight they need to make actionable decisions and set them up for success. Richard Carolan will serve as Executive Producer.
Each weekday, “Morning Call” will feature a dynamic panel of influential business leaders and newsmakers – breaking down the overnight moves across the globe and spotlighting the stories that matter most to viewers. CNBC’s roster of anchors and reporters will also contribute in‑depth reporting, real‑time analysis, and on‑the‑ground perspective.
“Pre‑market hours are when the news of the day starts to take shape,” said David Cho, CNBC Editor-in-Chief. “With Morning Call, we’re doubling down on our commitment to deliver unmatched business journalism and give viewers a decisive edge before the U.S. markets open. Morgan Brennan’s expertise and global perspective make her the ideal guide to the headlines setting the tone for the trading day.”
For more than 10 years, Brennan has served as an anchor for the network interviewing CEOs of Fortune 500 companies, heads of state, high-profile investors, and thought leaders. Most recently, she was co-anchor of CNBC’s “Closing Bell: Overtime,” “Squawk Alley,” and the 10AM ET hour of “Squawk on the Street,” and continues to cover a variety of sectors, including manufacturing, and defense and space. She is also host of the CNBC podcast, Manifest Space, that features conversations with the mega moguls, industry leaders, and startups in today’s satellite, space, and defense industries looking to invest in the next frontier and guides listeners on how to get in.
For more information contact:
Lauren Skowronski
CNBC
e: Lauren.Skowronski@versantmedia.com
Stephanie Hirlemann
CNBC
e: steph.hirlemann@versantmedia.com
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