Peter Alexander Joins MS NOW as Daytime Anchor

A recipient of the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Political Journalism and a member of groups honored with prestigious Edward R. Murrow and Emmy Awards, Peter has reported on among the most consequential information tales of the final twenty years, each right here at dwelling and overseas. From main political occasions, together with 4 presidencies and campaigns, to moments that formed our collective expertise, just like the “Miracle on the Hudson,” the tragic tsunami in Indonesia, conflicts abroad, and way more.

Most not too long ago, Peter led NBC Information’ breaking information protection of the seize of Venezuela’s chief Nicolás Maduro, anchored reside protection of the beginning of the struggle in Iran, and carried out the primary reside interview with the Iranian Overseas Minister. 

Whether or not behind the anchor desk or reporting from the sphere, Peter can be the uncommon journalist who can straddle life-style, politics, and breaking information with ease. As co-anchor of Saturday As we speak, Peter has demonstrated this distinctive versatility. He introduced compassion and humanity to the weekends, constructing a reference to viewers, all whereas main the community’s White Home protection.

He has lined 4 Olympics for NBC, together with the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Video games. We’re excited he’ll be capable to carry his avid fandom and wealthy sports activities information to programming throughout Versant’s portfolio.

Peter is not any stranger to MS NOW audiences, and he joins our rising newsroom of award-winning reporters and lineup of trusted anchors at a time once we are seeing important momentum. With the midterm elections rapidly approaching and the 2028 presidential election already on the horizon, we sit up for him constructing a each day relationship with the loyal MS NOW viewers as our latest anchor and chief nationwide reporter. 

We’re formally three months in as MS NOW at Versant. As we construct momentum, gifted journalists like Peter wish to be a part of us. Keep tuned, there’s way more to come back.

Rebecca