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Barber is a New York-based correspondent for NBC News. She joined the network in 2020 after spending nearly four years as a general assignment reporter for Fox News.

"Kevin was deeply idealistic about the role of public media in a democracy. He called independent journalism 'the first partner of building democracy, and helping it stay strong and vital.'"

The company has now led news brands in views for 20 straight quarters and minutes for 15 consecutive quarters.

The gifts announced on Thursday are the largest since Joan B. Kroc, the widow of McDonald's mogul Ray Kroc, donated more than $200 million in 2003.

Lowder spent more than 20 years working in Hollywood entertainment, appearing on shows like Days of Our Lives and The Bold and the Beautiful.

"With scientists predicting that every American will have a podcast by 2030, I thought it was time to get in the game."

With the addition of Romans' show, NBC News NOW will feature 14 hours of live news programming each weekday

"I just gotta say that I would be far wealthier had I done the MAGA impersonation so many others have done, but holy hell am I glad I don't have to beclown myself on a daily basis to prove my loyalty to keep the gravy train going."

Shapiro hosted All Things Considered for NPR a decade before departing the organization last year. In total, he spent 25 years at the public radio outlet.

ABC News led the way during the 7:30-8:30 PM ET window.