Lester Holt
Type: Person
As of November 2026, Lester Holt has been mentioned in 8 episodes across 1 podcast, first heard Jul 2025 on Dateline NBC.
Lester Don Holt Jr. is an American journalist who was the news anchor for the weekday edition of NBC Nightly News, NBC Nightly News Kids Edition, and is currently news anchor for Dateline NBC. On June 18, 2015, Holt was made the permanent anchor of NBC Nightly News following the Iraq War-reporting controversy of Brian Williams. Holt followed in the career footsteps of Max Robinson, an ABC News evening co-anchor, and became the first Black male solo anchor for a major network newscast.
| Mentioned in | 8 episodes on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jul 2025 on Dateline NBC |
| Role | News Anchor, Journalist, Podcast Host |
| Affiliation | NBC News |
| Field | Journalism, Broadcasting |
What do podcasts say about Lester Holt?
4 quotes, recorded on Dateline NBC.
Warm, collegial hosting tone: good to have you here; empathetic reactions to the family’s pain.
Dateline NBC · · Hear itSets an engaged, respectful tone: calls it an incredible story and praises the victim’s actions; promotes where to watch/listen.
Dateline NBC · · Hear itWarm, professional hosting tone: it's good to see you; frames discussion carefully and empathetically.
Dateline NBC · · EpisodeHe guides the recap and reacts with concern: An incredible tale... emotional toll and chilling.
Dateline NBC · · Episode
Who talks about Lester Holt on podcasts?
Lester Holt came up; the most recent mention was Nov 2025 on Dateline NBC.
- Talking Dateline: “The Trouble in Bardstown" with Lester Holt and Andrea Canning | Dateline on Dateline NBC (Nov 2025)
- Talking Dateline: “A Perfect Spring Morning" with Lester Holt and Blayne Alexander on Dateline NBC (Oct 2025)
- Talking Dateline: “The Prince, The Whiz Kid, & The Millionaire" with Lester Holt and Josh Mankiewicz on Dateline NBC (Oct 2025)
- Talking Dateline: "The Bucket Hat Mystery" with Keith Morrison and Blayne Alexander | Dateline on Dateline NBC (Oct 2025)
- Talking Dateline: "The Phantom" with Lester Holt and Josh Mankiewicz | Dateline on Dateline NBC (Oct 2025)
- Talking Dateline: "The Betrayal of Sandra Birchmore" with Lester Holt and Andrea Canning | Dateline on Dateline NBC (Sep 2025)
More podcast appearances
What is Lester Holt mentioned alongside?
Lester Holt is most often mentioned alongside Talking Dine, Andrea Canning and Law Enforcement.
Mentioned together: Talking Dine, Andrea Canning, Law Enforcement, FBI, Kentucky State Police, Jason Ellis, Bardstown, Unindicted Co-conspirator, Deline True Crime Weekly, Ashley Ballard