MSNBC, NBC News Face Talent Decisions Amid SpinCo Separation

‍ Updated⁤ June 01, 2025

MSNBC’s split from NBCUniversal News Group is nearing as the network prepares to join Versant, Comcast’s spin-off⁢ company, later this year. The move prompts on-air talent and executives to decide whether to remain with MSNBC or transition to NBC News. MSNBC is actively recruiting over 100⁢ journalists and seeking new office and studio⁤ locations.

Several key figures have already ⁤made their choices regarding their⁣ future with either MSNBC or NBC news.⁣ These talent moves reflect ⁣the broader organizational shift as‍ the⁣ MSNBC⁣ separation takes effect.

Key Talent‍ Moves

Rachel Maddow will remain with MSNBC, appearing five nights⁣ a week for the first 100 days of ⁢a potential ⁢second Donald Trump ⁢ administration‍ before shifting to a Monday-only schedule in May.Alex Wagner, whose show was recently canceled, will stay with MSNBC as ⁢a senior political analyst. Jen ⁣Psaki will take over Wagner’s former time‍ slot in May, airing Tuesday through Friday ⁣at 9 p.m.

Katy Tur’s show, Katy Tur Reports, will expand by an hour, airing from ‍2 to 4 p.m. Chris Jansing will continue to anchor Chris Jansing Reports on weekdays from 12 to 2 p.m., while Ana Cabrera’s weekday show will expand by an hour, airing from 10 ⁣a.m. to 12 p.m.

Katie Phang will lose her weekend show due to MSNBC’s elimination of its Miami broadcast operations but will remain as‍ a legal correspondent. Antonia Hylton is moving from NBC News to MSNBC as a network correspondent and co-host of The Weekend’s 6 p.m. edition. Elise Jordan is leaving her role⁢ as an NBC News political analyst⁢ to join MSNBC as a network contributor and co-host of The Weekend’s 6 p.m. edition.

Keith Dilanian joins MSNBC from⁤ NBC News as a justice correspondent, a role he previously held at ⁢NBC⁤ News. Joey Cole⁣ returns ⁢to MSNBC as a vp of⁣ planning ‍for newsgathering, ⁣having previously⁢ served as an executive producer on NBC News Now.

Diana Rocco has ⁣been named vice president of internal communications at Versant, while Hollie Tracz has been elevated ⁢to vp ⁢of media relations. Richard Hudock⁢ has been promoted to svp of communications at MSNBC, continuing to⁣ lead the network’s strategic communications ⁣efforts. Madeleine Haeringer, an NBC News veteran, joins ⁢as senior vice president of digital, audio, and⁢ long-form.

José Díaz-Balart’s MSNBC show will end as ⁤the network‍ closes⁣ its Miami operations,but he will remain ⁤the anchor of NBC News’ Weekend Nightly News. Steve Kornacki, formerly a key‍ part of MSNBC’s Election Night coverage, will be the chief data analyst for NBC News and NBC Sports. These changes highlight the evolving landscape of news programming across ‍both networks.

What’s next

As MSNBC transitions into versant, further announcements regarding talent and programming are expected.⁢ The network’s expansion and strategic realignment will likely ⁣continue to⁣ shape its identity and offerings in the coming months.