Kristen Welker to Replace Chuck Todd as 'Meet the Press' Host

Chuck Todd is stepping down as moderator of NBC's "Meet the Press" after nine years and will be succeeded by Kristen Welker, the network's chief White House correspondent. Todd, a longtime political journalist in Washington, cited a desire to prioritize his family and avoid letting work consume him. He will continue at NBC as chief political analyst. Todd started as moderator of "Meet the Press" in 2014 and has conducted interviews with major newsmakers.