A recipient of the Walter Cronkite Award for Excellence in Political Journalism and a member of teams honored with prestigious Edward R. Murrow and Emmy Awards, Peter has reported on some of the most consequential news stories of the last two decades, both here at home and abroad. From major political events, including four presidencies and campaigns, to moments that shaped our collective experience, like the “Miracle on the Hudson,” the tragic tsunami in Indonesia, conflicts overseas, and much more.
Most recently, Peter led NBC News’ breaking news coverage of the capture of Venezuela’s leader Nicolás Maduro, anchored live coverage of the start of the war in Iran, and conducted the first live interview with the Iranian Foreign Minister.
Whether behind the anchor desk or reporting from the field, Peter is also the rare journalist who can straddle lifestyle, politics, and breaking news with ease. As co-anchor of Saturday Today, Peter has demonstrated this unique versatility. He brought compassion and humanity to the weekends, building a connection with viewers, all while leading the network’s White House coverage.
He has covered four Olympics for NBC, including the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Games. We’re excited he will be able to bring his avid fandom and rich sports knowledge to programming across Versant’s portfolio.
Peter is no stranger to MS NOW audiences, and he joins our growing newsroom of award-winning reporters and lineup of trusted anchors at a time when we are seeing significant momentum. With the midterm elections quickly approaching and the 2028 presidential election already on the horizon, we look forward to him building a daily relationship with the loyal MS NOW audience as our newest anchor and chief national reporter.
We’re officially three months in as MS NOW at Versant. As we build momentum, talented journalists like Peter want to join us. Stay tuned, there’s much more to come.
Rebecca
