 By 2000, he was no longer at CBS; he became the anchor of a new Telemundo morning program called "Buenos Dias".He later co-hosted Telemundo Network's first morning news and entertainment show, "Esta Mañana", as well as its public affairs show, "Cada Día".By 2002, the bilingual anchor began hosting a once-a-month interview program on Telemundo, "Enfoque con José Diaz-Balart"; on that program, he has interviewed a wide range of news-makers, including political leaders and candidates for president.