NBC NIGHTLY NEWS’ Lester Holt on the Evolving News Cycle and Journalism in 2018

It’s an extraordinarily odd time for journalism, and perhaps few are more aware of that than NBC NIGHTLY NEWS/DATELINE reporter Lester Holt.

“Nobody likes to have their job maligned,” Holt explained to reporters in the video below. “I’ve always believed—and I think most people believe—a free independent press is a vital part of democracy. We’re there to shine a light in the dark places and to hold those in power accountable. It’s certainly not helpful when we’re criticized from high places.” Read more