Kristen Welker is taking over as the moderator of "Meet the Press." She assumed the role in September 2023, succeeding Chuck Todd, who stepped down after hosting the show for nearly a decade

. Welker is the 13th moderator of the program and notably the first Black journalist and only the second woman to host the show since it began in 1947

. She has been with NBC News since 2010 and has served as a White House correspondent before taking on this role

. Chuck Todd announced his departure from "Meet the Press" in 2023 and has since moved on to focus on media entrepreneurship, including launching a podcast and YouTube channel

. Welker's first full show as moderator aired on September 17, 2023, marking a new era for the long-running political journalism program