NBC News anchor Kristen Welker is set to launch a new franchise off the back of one of her segments on Meet the Press.
What We Know: Meet the Press moderator Kristen Welker is hosting a first-ever live event. On Monday, June 29th, Welker will be joined by Taraji P. Henson for Meet the Moment LIVE. “Meet the Moment” is a segment in Meet the Press created when Welker took over the show in 2023. Tickets for the event begin at $238.80.
What They Said: “The creation of ‘Meet the Moment’ was born from the idea that some of the most important stories shaping our country are happening outside of Washington. The segment has become a defining part of my time as moderator of Meet the Press because it expands the conversation beyond politics while staying true to the show’s tradition of substantive, meaningful interviews. I am thrilled to bring the franchise to a live audience and to have our first-ever live event with Taraji P. Henson, whose advocacy and personal story embody exactly what these conversations are all about.” -Kristen Welker
What Remains Unclear: Who will participate in further events similar to this one. It is also unclear how long the first event will be.
What It Means: The move marks another live event expansion for NBC News. It also shows the importance of the long-form conversation on Meet the Press. It highlights the diverse ways those conversations can be hatched and utilized.
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