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vision 2020 Oct. 28, 2020

Will Anyone Possibly Be Able to Call the Presidential Race on Election Night?Why you should be extra-skeptical of pundits (and the president) making declarations on November 3.

By Ed Kilgore

encounter May 12, 2020

The Long Wait for Justice at NBC NewsFor one early whistle-blower, Andy Lack’s exit feels like just the beginning of a Me Too reckoning.

By Bridget Read

investigations May 5, 2020

NBC News Under Investigation for Handling of Sexual-Harassment ClaimsThe New York attorney general’s office is reportedly looking into allegations against Chris Matthews, Andy Lack, and more.

By Zoe Haylock

exits May 4, 2020

Chairman of NBC News Andy Lack Out at the End of MaySince returning to the organization in 2015, Lack was party to a series of network scandals.

By Halle Kiefer

power Oct. 21, 2019

NBC Allegedly Buried Yet Another Sexual-Assault StoryActivist Sil Lai Abrams claims the network killed a story about her allegations against A.J. Calloway and Russell Simmons in 2018.

By Amanda Arnold

#metoo Oct. 15, 2019

Matt Lauer Accused of Exposing Himself to Former Today Show BookerA claim from Ronan Farrow’s new book.

By Zoe Haylock

#metoo Oct. 11, 2019

NBC News Chief Andy Lack Allegedly Preyed on Female EmployeesRonan Farrow’s new book, Catch and Kill, details Lack’s alleged involvement in harassment and cover-ups.

By Zoe Haylock

crime Oct. 10, 2019

Matt Lauer’s Former Colleagues Appalled by New Rape Allegation“I believe she is telling the truth. And that breaks my heart.”

By Amanda Arnold

media Oct. 9, 2019

Ronan Farrow’s New Book Reveals Details About Matt Lauer’s Rape AllegationHis new book, Catch and Kill, includes specifics about the complaint that got Matt Lauer fired.

By Zoe Haylock

#metoo Oct. 9, 2019

Ronan Farrow’s New Book Reveals Details About Matt Lauer’s Rape AllegationHis new book, Catch and Kill, includes specifics about the complaint that got Matt Lauer fired.

By Zoe Haylock

tv May 29, 2019

NBC Has Jumped Into the Streaming News WarsThe Peacock joins ABC and CBS in targeting news consumers without a cable subscription.

By Josef Adalian

racism Jan. 28, 2019

Tom Brokaw Wants Hispanics to Assimilate. Hispanics Aren’t the Problem.The ex-newsman wants Hispanics to work harder on assimilating and learning English. But they work hard already. Segregation is the bigger barrier.

By Zak Cheney-Rice

tv Oct. 25, 2018

Megyn Kelly Never Belonged at Today. The Blackface Debacle Just Proves It.The former Fox News host was never a good fit for morning TV, and it’s time for NBC to finally face that.

By Jen Chaney

offensive behavior Oct. 24, 2018

Megyn Kelly Is in Huge Trouble With NBC for Her Blackface CommentsHer show is reportedly expected to wrap by up the end of the season amid her blackface controversy.

By Lisa Ryan

harvey weinstein Sept. 3, 2018

NBC News Head Defends Network’s Handling of Ronan Farrow’s Weinstein Reporting“If some believe that decision a failure of our competitive instincts, so be it,” Andy Lack said of not broadcasting Farrow’s Weinstein report.

By Halle Kiefer

but his emails Apr. 27, 2018

Tom Brokaw Likens Sexual Harassment Accusation to ‘Drive-by Shooting’“It is 4:00 am on the first day of my new life as an accused predator in the universe of American journalism.”

By Hunter Harris

tv Apr. 27, 2018

Ann Curry Said She Reported Matt Lauer’s Conduct in 2012During her final year on the Today show, Anne Curry says, a staffer came to her complaining specifically about Lauer’s conduct.

By Hunter Harris

matt lauer Apr. 27, 2018

Matt Lauer Says He ‘Acted Inappropriately,’ But Denies New Harassment Claim“I have made no public comments on the many false stories from anonymous or biased sources that have been reported about me.”

By Hunter Harris

sexual harassment and assault Dec. 19, 2017

Dustin Hoffman Accusers Talk Allegations: ‘I Wanted to Choose Truth Over Shame’Cori Thomas, Anna Graham Hunter, and Kathryn Rossetter sat down with NBC Nightly News to recount Hoffman’s alleged sexual misconduct.

By Halle Kiefer

sexual harassment Oct. 30, 2017

An NBC News Analyst Was Just Dropped for Sexual HarassmentBoth cut ties with the veteran journalist after several women came forward.

By Lisa Ryan

Oct. 8, 2016

What the Trump Tape Means for Billy Bush, NBC News, and Mark BurnettDon’t be surprised to hear an announcement before Monday that Bush is no longer a Today host.

By Joe Adalian

hirings and firings Sept. 9, 2015