Fox News says incoming host Mark Levin has a ‘passion for principles found in the Constitution’

Mark Levin is a distinctive presence in the media with a formidable resume. Both factors have drawn the rapt attention of Fox News Channel, which has hired the familiar talk radio host as the new face for “Life, Liberty & Levin,” a new weekend prime-time program debuting in February, 2018.

“Mark’s passion for the principles found in the Constitution and success in talk radio has made him a distinct figure in the media landscape. We look forward to adding this spirited program to our weekend lineup,” said Suzanne Scott, president of programming for the network, which has been ranked No. 1 in the cable news realm for the past 16 years, according to Nielsen Media Research.

Mr. Levin’s new program will air at 10 p.m. on Sunday nights, set to “explore the fundamental values and principles undergirding American society, culture, politics, and current events, and their relevance to the nation’s future and everyday lives of citizens,” according to advance notes from Fox News.

“The hourlong program will feature Levin’s lively in-depth and long-form interviews and powerful debate style with consequential guests covering history, philosophy, and economics. Levin will also capitalize on his extraordinary knowledge and compelling perspective as a constitutional lawyer to discuss the American founding, the Declaration of Independence, and the Constitution,” the network notes said.

“I am honored to join Fox News, a network I have enjoyed appearing on as a guest for quite some time. As a proud citizen of the United States, I am delighted to share the significance of American values with such a wide audience and look forward to engaging with important guests about crucial topics,” Mr. Levin said in a statement.

He also hosts the third-largest nationally syndicated radio program in America, “The Mark Levin Show,” which airs on more than 300 stations across the country and satellite radio, and is heard by millions of listeners every week. He also hosts “LevinTV,” an online television program broadcast on CRTV.

Previously, Mr. Levin served as an adviser to several members of President Ronald Reagan’s cabinet. He was chief of staff to then-Attorney General Edwin Meese and held other positions including associate director of presidential personnel, deputy solicitor of the U.S. Department of Interior, and deputy assistant secretary of the U.S. Department of Education.

Mr. Levin is the recipient of numerous awards including the American Conservative Union’s Ronald Reagan Award, the Media Research Center’s William F. Buckley Award for Media Excellence, and the Gene Burns Memorial Award for Freedom of Speech. Additionally, he is a seven-time New York Times bestselling author, which includes his latest book, “Rediscovering Americanism: And the Tyranny of Progressivism.”