The live video platform 2WAY, led by journalist Mark Halperin, is expanding is programming slate with the launch of three new shows.
Real America with Bridget Phetasy will feature the comedian spotlighting the lives of everyday people and “exploring the nuanced middle ground where most Americans reside.” The show, premiering 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, will air each week on 2WAY and the Real America YouTube Channel.
The Group Chat is a political panel moderated by Batya Ungar-Sargon and featuring Nina Turner, Robby Soave, Emma-Jo Morris and Dan Turrentine. The show will feature conversations on the week’s biggest political stories and will include live audience participation. The debut will be on Thursday at 6 p.m. ET as a special edition of 2WAY Tonight, then return on May 29 at 4 p.m. ET for new episodes each Thursday.
Random Offense with Ethan Strauss will feature Strauss’ commentary exploring the intersection of sports, culture and media. The show will feature conversations between Strauss and the 2WAY audience, including video messages, live moderated chat and audience “super chat.” The first episode debuts at 4 p.m. ET on Friday, with new episodes every week on 2WAY and the Random Offense YouTube Channel.
Ungar-Sargon said that the emphasis on the show, and 2WAY in general, is on civil discourse and debate. “I don’t think anything like these exists where people with truly diverse points of view come together and find common ground, without relinquishing the views they hold dear,” she said. The viewer interactive elements are “just a wonderful way to be accountable to your audience.”
2WAY launched in October, 2024, and features shows including The Morning Meeting, featuring Halperin, Sean Spicer and Dan Turrentine; Citizen McCain, featuring Meghan McCain; The Moynihan Report, hosted by Michael Moynihan; and 2WAY Tonight hosted by Halperin. In a statement, he said that the shows are “all built on the same foundation of authentic, intelligent and civil conversations that invite the audience in.”
Other shows in development include ones on cancer, dogs, personal finance and mental health.