Anonymous
Post 02/24/2025 19:02     Subject: Why is Lester Holt stepping down?
He was calming in chaotic times. I’ll miss him in the anchor role.
Anonymous
Post 02/24/2025 17:41     Subject: Why is Lester Holt stepping down?
Anonymous wrote:He is older than dirt


Charming.

Oh, look, there’s karma with an eye on you!
Anonymous
Post 02/24/2025 16:21     Subject: Why is Lester Holt stepping down?
He is older than dirt
Anonymous
Post 02/24/2025 16:06     Subject: Why is Lester Holt stepping down?
I will miss his soothing voice.
Anonymous
Post 02/24/2025 15:52     Subject: Why is Lester Holt stepping down?
Anonymous wrote:He’s 65. It’s not an unusual age to reduce one’s workload.


I’m 65. I can relate to the fatigue!
Anonymous
Post 02/24/2025 15:50     Subject: Why is Lester Holt stepping down?
I adore Lester Holt. I don't watch the nightly news anymore but when I did, he was my favorite.
Anonymous
Post 02/24/2025 15:15     Subject: Why is Lester Holt stepping down?
I hope he is well. I will miss him every night.
Anonymous
Post 02/24/2025 15:14     Subject: Why is Lester Holt stepping down?
Anonymous wrote:He’s not leaving NBC he is going to be on dateline full-time now. He’s only leaving NBC nightly news. Dateline allows more flexibility. Due to many things are taped. There’s not the daily/nightly requirement. At his age I think this makes sense.


There’s also an expectation of travel to breaking news zones that comes with the anchor job. At his age, and if there is some illness, I could see that he wants to be done with that sort of work.
Anonymous
Post 02/24/2025 15:12     Subject: Why is Lester Holt stepping down?
He’s not leaving NBC he is going to be on dateline full-time now. He’s only leaving NBC nightly news. Dateline allows more flexibility. Due to many things are taped. There’s not the daily/nightly requirement. At his age I think this makes sense.
Anonymous
Post 02/24/2025 13:02     Subject: Why is Lester Holt stepping down?
Joy Reid show cancelled.
Anonymous
Post 02/24/2025 13:01     Subject: Why is Lester Holt stepping down?
https://www.cnn.com/2025/02/23/media/msnbc-cancels-joy-reid-primetime/index.html

New person in charge.
Anonymous
Post 02/24/2025 13:01     Subject: Why is Lester Holt stepping down?
He’s 65. It’s not an unusual age to reduce one’s workload.
Anonymous
Post 02/24/2025 13:00     Subject: Re:Why is Lester Holt stepping down?
Anonymous wrote:Maybe he is sick? Posters thought he looked unwell: https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/1161362.page


I immediately thought it was because of a private illness. Maybe lightening the workload will be good for his health. I hope he's OK.
Anonymous
Post 02/24/2025 12:58     Subject: Re:Why is Lester Holt stepping down?
Maybe he is sick? Posters thought he looked unwell: https://www.dcurbanmom.com/jforum/posts/list/1161362.page
Anonymous
Post 02/24/2025 12:54     Subject: Why is Lester Holt stepping down?
Was he pushed out? Seems like many changes in NBC and MSNBC.