Daytime news programme that premiered on September 12, 2022. It was a significant addition to the network’s lineup, as it famously replaced the long-running soap opera Days of Our Lives when that show moved exclusively to the Peacock streaming service.
NBC News Daily is designed to provide up-to-the-minute national and international news, as well as reporting on consumer issues, health, and personal finance.
As of 2026, the show is anchored by a rotating team of experienced NBC journalists, typically organised into two-hour blocks for the streaming version: Morgan Radford & Vicky Nguyen, and Kate Snow & Zinhle Essamuah.
Unlike traditional evening news, NBC News Daily has a flexible format that bridges the gap between broadcast television and streaming.
Broadcast Version: Most NBC local stations air a one-hour block of the show, often at 12:00 PM or 1:00 PM local time.
Streaming Version: The full four-hour version of NBC News Daily is available on NBC News NOW (the network’s 24/7 streaming service) and Peacock.
Local Integration: Similar to The Today Show, local affiliates have the option to insert their own local news and weather updates during the broadcast.
The show was created to compete with other daytime news offerings like ABC’s GMA3. It is notable for its live in all time zones approach, meaning that if major breaking news occurs, the anchors can update the broadcast in real-time for West Coast viewers rather than showing a pre-recorded tape delay.
It serves as a hard news alternative to the typical daytime landscape of talk shows and soap operas, focusing on straightforward reporting rather than opinion-based segments.
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