Connell McShane

Connell McShane
Connell McShane in 2024.
Born (1977-08-04) August 4, 1977 (age 47)
Alma materFordham University
Occupation(s)Broadcaster, reporter and play-by-play commentator
Years active1997–present
Known forChief National Correspondent on Fox Business Network
SpouseRenee McShane
Children3

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.

Early life

Connell 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

1997–1999: Sports commentating

While 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

After 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

McShane 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

On 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

McShane married his wife Renee in 1999. They have three children.[2]

Filmography

List of television appearances by Connell McShane
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

  1. ^ a b "Connell McShane – Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c "McShane Makes His Mark at Fox". IrishCentral.com. April 1, 2008. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
  3. ^ "Fordham Alumni in Media Grapple with Challenges of Covering COVID-19". Fordham Newsroom. March 26, 2020. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
  4. ^ a b Ram, The Fordham (February 13, 2021). "Retiring Bob Ahrens Honored by WFUV, CMS". The Fordham Ram. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
  5. ^ 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)
  6. ^ a b "FBN TV Personalities". Fox Business. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
  7. ^ "Chasing the story of her life — so far — at Fox". The Denver Post. October 23, 2008. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
  8. ^ "QUICK TAKES". Los Angeles Times. September 4, 2009. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
  9. ^ "Don Imus' longtime sidekick, newsman Charles McCord, calls it quits, announces retirement on show". New York Daily News. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
  10. ^ "Connell McShane to take over for Charles McCord on 'Imus in the Morning'". www.adweek.com. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
  11. ^ "Fox Biz confirms daytime shuffle". Talking Biz News. September 21, 2010. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
  12. ^ 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.
  13. ^ Moore, Thomas (February 19, 2021). "Larry Kudlow debuts to big ratings on Fox Business Network". The Hill. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
  14. ^ "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.
  15. ^ Pedersen, Erik (February 5, 2020). "Watch Donald Trump's State Of The Union Address – Livestream". Deadline. Retrieved August 30, 2022.
  16. ^ Katz, A.J. "Connell McShane Announces Departure From Fox Business". TVNewser. Retrieved May 9, 2023.
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Connell McShane.

Connell McShane at IMDb