Kristen Welker is taking over for Chuck Todd as the moderator of NBC's "Meet the Press." She became the host on September 17, 2023, succeeding Todd, who stepped down after nearly a decade in the role to pursue other endeavors and transition to a new role as NBC News' chief political analyst
. Welker, who has been NBC's chief White House correspondent, had regularly filled in for Todd during his tenure and also co-hosted "Meet the Press NOW" on NBC News NOW. She is the first Black journalist and only the second woman to host the show
. Chuck Todd officially left NBC News in early 2025 after nearly 18 years with the network, marking the end of his long tenure as a prominent political journalist and host
