by Thinus Ferreira
Marc Lamont Hill is the new presenter of the weekly current affairs show Upfront on Al Jazeera (DStv 406 / StarSat 257).
The new season of the Washington-based Upfront started on Friday 12 February and has a new episode weekly on Friday nights at 21:30 (South African time); with repeats on Saturdays (04:20), Sundays (06:30)and on Mondays (01:30 and 10:30).
Upfront features one-on-one interviews and discussions with international politicians, newsmakers, academics and activists.
"I’m thrilled to have Marc bringing depth, analysis and his particular take on
the events shaping our times. He is made for this moment," says Salah A A Khadr, Al Jazeera's head of talk shows.
"I’m thankful for this opportunity to host such an outstanding show," says Marc
Lamont Hill. "I’m eager to build on its success in holding power to account, as
well as bringing diverse and provocative voices to the table on topics that are
important to global viewers."
