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RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel speaks during a press conference at the Republican National Committee headquarters in 2020 in Washington.

Politics & Government

Former RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel dropped as an NBC contributor following outcry

6:31pm March 26, 2024

by C Mandler

Ronna McDaniel — former head of the RNC and Trump ally — has been dropped by NBC following both internal and public pushback after the network hired her as a paid contributor.

The report on misconduct allegations against former Today host Matt Lauer recommended a number of changes to improve NBC's culture and to build confidence in the reporting process.

NBC Investigation Finds Matt Lauer's Accusers Credible, Executives Unaware

2:52pm May 09, 2018

by Camila Domonoske

Lawyers for NBC Universal found that allegations of inappropriate behavior by the former Today host were never reported to managers or human resources.

Journalist Tom Brokaw responded to the accusations: "The meetings were brief, cordial and appropriate, and despite Linda's allegations, I made no romantic overtures towards her at that time or any other."

National

Former NBC Correspondent Accuses Tom Brokaw Of Sexual Misconduct

3:56pm April 27, 2018

by Scott Neuman

Linda Vester, who spent a decade at NBC before going to Fox News, says the legendary news anchor groped her and forcibly tried to kiss her in the 1990s. Brokaw denies the allegations.

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Hoda Kotb poses with guests outside of the Today show studios in 2014. Kotb has just been named co-anchor of the show, replacing longtime co-anchor Matt Lauer.

Hoda Kotb Named Co-Anchor Of 'Today' Show, Replacing Matt Lauer

1:53pm January 02, 2018

by Camila Domonoske

Kotb has filled in for Lauer since he was fired in late November for inappropriate sexual behavior. Now it's official: Kotb and Savannah Guthrie are Today's first all-female anchor team.

NBC News Fires Matt Lauer After Complaint Of 'Inappropriate Sexual Behavior'

8:25pm November 29, 2017

by James Doubek

"On Monday night, we received a detailed complaint from a colleague about inappropriate sexual behavior in the workplace by Matt Lauer," NBC News Chairman Andrew Lack said in a statement.

Politics & Government

On NBC's Megyn Kelly, Authenticity And The Elephant In The Room

10:52am September 30, 2017

by David Folkenflik

Kelly's first week as host of NBC's 9 a.m. Today show was rocky. The former Fox News anchor has time to steady the ship, but the transformation she's seeking to make is a big one.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks with Megyn Kelly in the debut broadcast of NBC News' Sunday Night with Megyn Kelly. Kelly interviewed Putin in St. Petersburg, Russia.

'Sunday Night With Megyn Kelly' Makes A Tepid Debut

10:57am June 05, 2017

by Eric Deggans

The former Fox News star's debut on NBC featured an interview with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Neither Putin, nor our television critic, was impressed.

NBC's Brian Williams addresses the crowd while moderating a debate in 2008.

Arts

4 Ways NBC Might Rehabilitate Brian Williams' Image

3:54pm June 18, 2015

by Eric Deggans

Now that NBC has finalized a deal to move disgraced anchor Brian Williams to MSNBC, NPR TV Critic Eric Deggans outlines some ways the network might salvage his credibility.

National

Former NBC Executive Returns To Oversee Troubled News Division

2:13pm March 06, 2015

by David Folkenflik

Andrew Lack held top roles at NBC from 1993 to 2001. He is returning as chairman of NBC News in the wake of Brian Williams' suspension as chief anchor.