As part of its commitment to providing breaking news coverage throughout its daytime schedule, MSNBC has a block of "MSNBC Live" programming throughout the day, with different anchors splitting up the hours. This portion of the block is anchored by Craig Melvin, an NBC News fixture since 2011. As with the other "MSNBC Live" programming blocks throughout the day, MSNBC Live with Craig Melvin explores the day's developments in news and politics so the network's viewers can continue to be informed of the latest happenings. In addition to covering breaking news, the show includes newsmaker interviews and analysis of the latest stories.