PBS NewsHour is preparing for a major transition in its broadcast, with plans for Judy Woodruff to step down from the anchor chair and for Amna Nawaz and Geoff Bennett to succeed her.The change would take place after the midterm elections, according to a source familiar with the plans.One of the most respected and trusted TV news figures, Woodruff has anchored the broadcast since 2013.
She initially co-anchored with Gwen Ifill until Ifill’s death in 2016, then became sole anchor.A PBS spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Puck News initially reported on the succession plans for the show.Ever since its inception in the 1970s, with Jim Lehrer and Robert McNeil as co-anchors, NewsHour has stood out among the evening newscasts for its in-depth, nuanced look at the major issues of the day, bypassing many of the more sensational headlines for a thought-provoking approach to reporting.Woodruff is said to have been planning to step down as anchor for some time, according to the source, and also played a role in choosing who would succeed her.
With a career at NBC News, she initially joined NewsHour in 1983, serving as chief Washington correspondent and backup anchor, as well as anchor of Frontline.
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