Overview

• MSNBC confirmed she has a favorable prognosis and expects to be away only a few weeks.
• Kutler informed staff on the network’s editorial call Wednesday morning after notifying NBCUniversal leaders and top anchors earlier.
• CNN first reported the diagnosis, and Brian Stelter said she urged employees to prioritize their health.
• MSNBC has begun separating operations from NBC News, with NBC News programming off the channel as of Oct. 6 and Washington correspondents ending appearances by Oct. 20.
• The cable network is slated to rebrand as MS NOW and move into Versant, with the spin-off targeted to close by the end of 2025.