Opinion | Yes, debate moderators should fact-check the presidential candidates Here are 5 practical techniques for live fact-checking, even in a debate September 6, 2024 Angie Drobnic Holan
Opinion | The fallout continues from NBC News’ controversial hire of Ronna McDaniel NBC News recruits voices to represent a cross-section of viewers. But, by hiring McDaniel, it gave a stamp of approval to someone with no credibility March 26, 2024 Tom Jones
Opinion | How did the moderators do in the third GOP presidential debate? There might not be a more difficult job in all of TV journalism than hosting a political debate. November 9, 2023 Tom Jones
Opinion | Kristen Welker’s controversial debut as “Meet the Press” moderator Interview with Donald Trump sparks debate about platforming, fact-checking the former president September 18, 2023 Tom Jones
Opinion | Chuck Todd signs off at ‘Meet the Press,’ ‘the honor of my professional life’ Todd, who moderated the venerable Sunday show for 9 years, officially handed over the reins to Kristen Welker. September 11, 2023 Ren LaForme
Opinion | NBC News announces when Kristen Welker will take over ‘Meet the Press’ Welker takes over for Chuck Todd. She becomes the show’s 13th moderator, and the first Black journalist to host. August 28, 2023 Tom Jones
Opinion | In defense of Chuck Todd The outgoing ‘Meet the Press’ host is thorough, fair and effective. But there’s no question that he is polarizing among media consumers. June 5, 2023 Tom Jones
Kristen Welker to replace Chuck Todd as moderator of ‘Meet the Press’ ‘I’ve watched too many friends and family let work consume them before it was too late, I promised my family I wouldn’t do that,’ Todd said. June 4, 2023 Tom Jones
The 2020 debate moderators reflect on what worked and what didn’t In their first joint interview since the election, they agreed that the mute button unveiled for the final debate tamed the unruliness of the first. December 1, 2020 Louis Jacobson
