Symone D. Sanders Townsend

At-a-Glance

Co-host of MSNBC’s The Weekend.
Host at MSNBC since 2022.
Served as Deputy Assistant to the President, Senior Advisor, and Chief Spokesperson to the Vice President at The White House from January 2021 to December 2021.
Senior Advisor for Biden for President from April 2019 to December 2020.
National Press Secretary for Bernie 2016 from August 2015 to June 2016.
Holds a Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.) in Management.

Biography

Symone D. Sanders Townsend is a prominent figure in politics and media, currently serving as a co-host of MSNBC’s The Weekend. She joined MSNBC as a host in 2022, bringing her extensive experience from campaign war rooms and the White House to the anchor desk.

Prior to her media career, Sanders Townsend held significant roles in U.S. politics.