An interview with Putin would be a great way to publicize Kelly’s already high-profile switch from Fox News to NBC, and could potentially draw in a large audience.
NBC has given no indication one way or another regarding Putin being lined up for a Kelly interview.
NBC News chairman Andy Lack has been pushing for an interview with Putin, with many thinking the goal is to boost Kelly’s audience for her debut, although it’s also been speculated Matt Lauer or Lester Holt may get the opportunity.
As for the first broadcast of Megyn Kelly’s new show, it’s been rumored that she might be interviewing Russian leader Vladimir Putin as her first interview.