Marc Istook officially signed off from WFAA 8 Dallas-Fort Worth's Daybreak last Friday, but his voice isn't going anywhere.
"I’m launching Marc Istook Media, a home for online content, digital journalism, podcasts, social media, etc," Istook exclusively first told mikemcguff.com. "A place for me to expand storytelling on topics I’m passionate about. And with it, I’m relaunching 'Dream Job,' a podcast I hosted before WFAA, focused on how interesting people built their careers — but expanded to include newsmakers and voices with unique insight into current events."
In a heartfelt video announcement on social media, Istook revealed how this independent storytelling venture aims to break free from the constraints of the traditional two-minute TV segment to provide the deep-dive journalism his audience has been craving.
Istook noted that his transition was sparked by the overwhelming response to his digital content over the past year, specifically his fact-checking of politicians, calling out racist dog whistles, and providing context for complex social issues.
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I’ve been asked what’s next after leaving the anchor desk. I’ll be… right here, with Marc Istook Media, a home for online content, social media, digital journalism, podcasts and more. News, fact-checking, perspectives, insight. I’m excited to get started and hope you’ll join me! pic.twitter.com/FNHYzuFWNQ
— Marc Istook (@MarcIstook) February 23, 2026
