It’s not a stretch to say that this is the most important political interview of the year. So far, at least. Which may be setting a low bar, but it’s not nothing.
It is, in fact, a huge opportunity for Welker to hit the ground running. Her mere presence elevates the show over the Chuck Todd version, in which he too often treated meaningful follow-up questions like some bizarre third rail of journalism.
Todd’s last show was Sept. 10; he handed off to Welker, who takes the reins officially on Sunday, Sept. 17. As she proved as moderator of one of the 2020 presidential debates — even drawing praise from Trump, who complains about the media the way Phoenix residents complain about the weather in August — Welker can be really good.
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Seems unlikely this interview could rise to expectations of it. But this will be Welker's first broadcast as host replacing Chuck Todd.
No bombshells expected, but Trump has the attention of the nation, and the world.
It is, in fact, a huge opportunity for Welker to hit the ground running. Her mere presence elevates the show over the Chuck Todd version, in which he too often treated meaningful follow-up questions like some bizarre third rail of journalism.
Todd’s last show was Sept. 10; he handed off to Welker, who takes the reins officially on Sunday, Sept. 17. As she proved as moderator of one of the 2020 presidential debates — even drawing praise from Trump, who complains about the media the way Phoenix residents complain about the weather in August — Welker can be really good.
How to watch Kristen Welker interview Donald Trump on 'Meet the Press.' She needs to nail it
Kristen Welker takes over NBC's 'Meet the Press' from Chuck Todd with a Donald Trump interview. Here's why it's the most vital interview of the year.
Seems unlikely this interview could rise to expectations of it. But this will be Welker's first broadcast as host replacing Chuck Todd.
No bombshells expected, but Trump has the attention of the nation, and the world.