In 1999 , Vester was hired by Fox News Channel to host its afternoon newscasts . She anchored part of the channel 's live coverage during 9/11 and hosted an exclusive interview with O.J. Simpson . In 2003 , Fox News Channel debuted a news program with a live audience , Dayside with Linda Vester . She continued in this position until July 2005 , while pregnant with her second child . Then-CEO Roger Ailes agreed to release her from her contract to be a stay-at-home mom . Juliet Huddy and Mike Jerrick hosted Dayside until it was replaced with The Live Desk with Martha MacCallum in late 2006
9/11
September 11 attacks
Linda Vester