Brian Williams signs on to Netflix to host a weekly podcast
Los Angeles Times • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Brian Williams, former NBC and MSNBC anchor, is joining Netflix to host a weekly podcast titled “We’re Back! With Brian Williams,” set to debut later this year.
- The podcast will feature extended, casual interviews with pop culture figures and newsmakers, allowing Williams to explore a more conversational style.
- Williams left traditional TV news in 2021 after departing MSNBC and previously faced suspension for false statements about his Iraq war coverage during his NBC tenure.
- He previously tested streaming with Amazon Prime Video during the 2024 presidential election coverage, which earned an Emmy but did not lead to further commitments from Amazon.
- Veteran TV news executive Jonathan Wald will serve as executive producer, and Williams aims to revive the in-depth interview format reminiscent of classic talk shows.
