Chuck Todd announced that he will step down as moderator of Meet the Press in September and will be succeeded by Kristen Welker. Todd has moderated the program since September, 2014. There already …
There already was speculation that there would be a change on the show, after David P. Gelles was hired as executive producer last year, succeeding John Reiss.
Todd said at the end of the show on Sunday, “It’s been an amazing nearly decade long run. I am really proud of what this team and I have built over the last decade. Frankly, the last 15 years, which also includes my time as political director. I’ve loved so much of this job, helping to explain America to Washington and explain Washington to America.”King Charles Coronation: U.S.
Todd said that “the key to the survival of any of these media entities, including here at Meet the Press, is for leaders to not overstay their welcome. I’d rather leave a little bit too soon than stay a tad too long.” He said that he plans to work on projects at NBC including docuseries and docudramas “focused on trying to bridge our divides and pierce political troubles.
Todd said on the show that he’s “also ready to take a step back because I know the person whom I’m passing the baton to is somebody who’s been ready for this for a while. Kristen Welker. I’ve had the privilege of working with her from essentially her first day and let me just say she’s the right person in the right moment.”Meet the Press Daily.
The show moved to NBC News Now streaming last year. Todd also started a Meet the Press Film Festival, as well asMeet the Press is the longest running TV show, having marked its 75th anniversary last year. With its mix of newsmakers and pundits, it’s also one of the highest profile broadcast TV assignments, even as audiences splinter in the age of streaming."While today is not my final show, this will be my final summer here at Meet the Press.
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