Jane Velez-Mitchell

Jane Velez-Mitchell is a current affairs TV show on HLN hosted by Jane Velez-Mitchell. It airs weeknights at 7 pm ET. It debuted as Issues with Jane Velez-Mitchell in October 2008 before taking on its current title in February 2012. Velez-Mitchell previously worked for HLN's Nancy Grace as producer and fill-in host, and continues to function in the fill-in capacity occasionally. The show is known for its strong opinions on what it reports. According to the show's website, the program "stands up for the less fortunate and demands justice for all." The show spotlights many issues, such as homicides, celebrity controversies, political controversies, cold cases, and other "hot topics." The show normally has a panel of five or six guests, along with Velez-Mitchell. In 2010, Issues with Jane Velez-Mitchell was nominated for a GLAAD Media Award for "Outstanding TV Journalism Segment" for the segment "Gay Teen Mutilated" during the 21st GLAAD Media Awards. The show was retitled as simply Jane Velez-Mitchell in February 2012, with Velez-Mitchell jokingly explaining that the change was due to her having gotten over her "issues". Velez-Mitchell has also been a substitute host on HLN's Showbiz Tonight.