NBC News’ Tom Llamas is set to kick off a new era of NBC Nightly News on Monday when he succeeds Lester Holt as the broadcast’s new anchor. Nightly News Saturday anchor Jose Diaz-Balart spoke with Llamas about his personal history,

“It has been an honor to lead this program and an honor to be welcomed into your homes,” Lester Holt said Friday, signing off for the final time as anchor and managing editor of NBC Nightly News. “I’m so grateful for your trust around here. Facts matter, words matter, journalism matters, and you matter.”