WTOP has announced a new morning co-anchor for John Aaron, as Kristin Diaz will step into the daypart on the Hubbard Radio Washington, D.C. all-news station.
Diaz joins the station after previously anchoring news at 1080 KRLD in Dallas since 2020. She also worked as a morning news anchor and meteorologist for KIII-TV in Corpus Christi for eight years before joining 1080 KRLD.
“I’m incredibly excited to be joining the WTOP team and to begin this next chapter in Washington, D.C.,” said Diaz. “It’s an honor to step into a newsroom that is so deeply rooted in its community and committed to impactful storytelling. I look forward to bringing my experience, authenticity and passion for connecting with people to a city that represents such a powerful intersection of voices, cultures and perspectives.”
“From the moment I met Kristin, I knew there was something special about her,” added WTOP Director of News and Programming Julia Ziegler. “Her commitment to telling stories that impact the diverse, local community she serves and doing so across platforms, aligns perfectly with WTOP’s mission. I can’t wait for the WTOP audience to get to know her.”
She steps into the shoes vacated by Michelle Basch, who exited WTOP at the end of 2025. Basch spent two decades working at the station.
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