Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Brian Williams Returns to Anchor Chair for Amazon Election Coverage

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Brian Williams is set to make a surprising return to the anchor chair with an Election Night special for Amazon Prime Video. The veteran newsman, who is 65 years old, has not been on air since leaving NBC in 2021. Now, he is all set to sign a deal with Amazon to host a special program that will not predict the results of the 2024 election, but offer comprehensive coverage in a traditional election night style.

The program will be streamed live from Amazon MGM Studios in Los Angeles and will start at 5 pm ET with a pre-game show. It promises to deliver a non-partisan discussion of the evening’s events and bring in notable guests and experts. With Amazon’s vast reach of over 200 million Prime subscribers worldwide, this move marks the company’s entry into the competitive news space.

Brian Williams, who spent 28 years at NBC News, faced a setback in 2015 due to misrepresenting his coverage of the Iraq war. Since then, he has worked on rebuilding his reputation as a skilled interviewer and breaking news specialist at MSNBC. The opportunity to cover Election Night in a new environment excites Williams and aligns with his passion for this type of coverage.

Amazon’s foray into news coverage adds a new dimension to its already extensive streaming offerings, including sports, entertainment, and original programming. The election special is a bold step for the company, which aims to cater to a global audience of consumers.


Vocabulary List:

  1. Comprehensive /ˌkɒm.prɪˈhɛn.sɪv/ (adjective): Including all or nearly all elements or aspects of something.
  2. Non-partisan /nɑnˈpɑr.tɪ.zən/ (adjective): Not biased or affiliated with any political party.
  3. Setback /ˈsɛt.bæk/ (noun): A reversal or check in progress.
  4. Competitve /kəmˈpɛtɪtɪv/ (adjective): Relating to or characterized by competition.
  5. Foray /ˈfɔː.reɪ/ (noun): A brief excursion or attempt especially into a new area.
  6. Specialty /ˈspɛʃ.əl.ti/ (noun): A particular area of study or expertise.

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Who is set to make a surprising return to the anchor chair with an Election Night special for Amazon Prime Video?
Brian Williams
Anderson Cooper
Lester Holt
Rachel Maddow


How old is Brian Williams?
60 years old
65 years old
70 years old
55 years old


When did Brian Williams leave NBC?
2015
2020
2021
2019


Where will the Election Night special be streamed from?
New York
Washington D.C.
Amazon MGM Studios in Los Angeles
Chicago


What time will the Election Night special start?
7 pm ET
6 pm ET
5 pm ET
8 pm ET


How many Prime subscribers does Amazon have worldwide?
100 million
150 million
200 million
250 million

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