The current host of Meet the Press is Kristen Welker, who took over in September 2023 after Chuck Todd stepped down.

What happened

Chuck Todd announced he was leaving the show after nine years, and NBC named Kristen Welker as his successor.

Welker became the first Black journalist and the second woman to host the program.

Quick context

  • Chuck Todd’s final episode aired in September 2023.
  • Welker had already been a familiar NBC face as chief White House correspondent and a frequent fill-in host.
  • Meet the Press remains NBC’s long-running Sunday political talk show.

If you want, I can also give you the latest on how Kristen Welker has been doing in the role.