ABC’s livestreamed news show is powered by trending topics

ABC News has formally introduced Searched, a livestreamed program that uses real-time data from search engines and social platforms to choose news topics. The show has been airing since April on ABC News Live, which is available through Disney Plus and Hulu.

The format reflects how major newsrooms are adapting programming around audience signals rather than traditional editorial calendars alone. It could help ABC capture streaming viewers who expect news to mirror the pace and topics of social feeds.