MSNBC hires NPR host

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MSNBC has hired a longtime public radio host to anchor an unspecified program.

• Joshua Johnson, who currently hosts “1A” (short for “First Amendment”) for NPR.
• Now, he’s slated to get his own show on the NBC owned cable network.
• It’s not immediately clear where his show will land on the schedule.
• Previous public radio hires Joy Reid and David Gura have weekend shows on the network — and it’s possible Johnson’s show could take over one of the spots used for “MSNBC Live” or a repeat of the network’s primetime shows on the weekend.
• The network’s weekday schedule is fairly solid, though it’s always possible a change could be coming.

Hey there: I've got big news to share… next year I am starting a new adventure! I'm moving to New York and joining @MSNBC as an anchor! I've been privileged to host @1A from its inception, but the time has come to make the next leap. My last day will be Friday, Dec. 20th.

— Joshua Johnson (@jejohnson322) November 19, 2019