• May 5, 2003

Best-selling author Peggy Noonan has been named a primetime contributor for MSNBC, MSNBC President Erik Sorenson said. Noonan's first appearance on the primetime schedule was during Monday's Scarborough Country. Noonan will contribute twice weekly to MSNBC, providing commentary and guest appearing on the primetime telecasts Hardball with Chris Matthews and Scarborough Country. Noonan will also contribute to NBC News programs throughout the year. "Peggy brings a wealth of political expertise and inside knowledge to our primetime lineup. Both her understanding of Washington and her journalistic talent make her the perfect complement to our hard-hitting team of primetime hosts. We're delighted to have Peggy's unique perspective rounding out the variety of opinions on our air," said Sorenson.