Yamiche Alcindor, a veteran Washington correspondent, will take over as moderator of “Washington Week,” the venerable PBS Friday-night series that aims to add perspective to an always-churning news cycle.
Alcindor, currently the White House correspondent for “PBS NewsHour,” will continue in that role. She becomes just the ninth moderator in the history of the 54-year old program, which is produced by PBS affiliate Weta of Arlington, Va. She replaces Robert Costa, a Washington Post reporter who left the post earlier this year.
“Yamiche is the right person at the right time for this role,” said Sharon Percy Rockefeller, president and CEO of Weta, in a prepared statement. “One of the most respected voices in journalism today, Yamiche is known for her command of public-policy issues and her intrepid work as a member of the White House press corps. With composure and tenacity, she has covered some of the most momentous political stories of our time,...
Alcindor, currently the White House correspondent for “PBS NewsHour,” will continue in that role. She becomes just the ninth moderator in the history of the 54-year old program, which is produced by PBS affiliate Weta of Arlington, Va. She replaces Robert Costa, a Washington Post reporter who left the post earlier this year.
“Yamiche is the right person at the right time for this role,” said Sharon Percy Rockefeller, president and CEO of Weta, in a prepared statement. “One of the most respected voices in journalism today, Yamiche is known for her command of public-policy issues and her intrepid work as a member of the White House press corps. With composure and tenacity, she has covered some of the most momentous political stories of our time,...
- 5/4/2021
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
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