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Dateline: Missing in America

Josh Mankiewicz

Booking Overview

This is an investigative true-crime interview series focused on unresolved missing-person cases, typically featuring relatives and friends of the missing person alongside law-enforcement investigators, local reporters, and search advocates. Credible pitch candidates are experts or directly involved participants with firsthand knowledge of a relevant case, missing-person investigations, forensic searches, or investigative reporting; booking is high difficulty because guests must have a strong case-specific connection and meet NBC News editorial standards.

Metrics

Episodes: 37

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

news.podcasts@nbcuni.com

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Host

Josh Mankiewicz - NBC News correspondent and Dateline correspondent known for reporting on criminal investigations and missing-person cases.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Direct firsthand involvement in a featured missing-person case, such as a family member or close associate, or professional experience as a law-enforcement investigator, local journalist, search-and-rescue or missing-persons advocate, or forensic specialist connected to the case.
Required Achievements:  
Relevant investigative or law-enforcement experience, Firsthand knowledge of a missing-person case, Documented local reporting or search advocacy, Specialized experience supporting missing-person investigations

Recent Guest Discussions

Lori Wittmeyer - Search Efforts And Support Related To Bianca Carrasco’s Case.

Julie Stinson - Bianca Carrasco’s Life And Disappearance.

Jovanna Burney - Bianca Carrasco’s Disappearance And The Family’s Search For Answers.

Mike Wright - The Ongoing Investigation Into Marilyn Mccown’s Disappearance.

Kelley King - Long-term Local Reporting On Marilyn Mccown’s Disappearance.

Recent Topics

True Crime, Missing Persons, Cold Cases, Criminal Investigations

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Dateline: Missing in America
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Breaking Point

August 31, 2026

Bianca Carrasco, a 29-year-old oncology nurse and mother of three, disappeared on May 1, 2016, in San Antonio, Texas. She was last seen by her husband, who said she walked out of the house after an argument. Bianca's phone went dark that night, and no one has heard from her since. Dateline's Josh Mankiewicz speaks with Bianca's sister, Jovanna Burney, her friend Julie Stinson, and a representative from Search and Support San Antonio, Lori Wittmeyer.  Bianca is right-hand dominant, has a ...

No Ordinary Sunday

August 24, 2026

Marilyn “Niqui” McCown vanished from Richmond, Indiana, on July 22, 2001, just weeks before her wedding. The 28-year-old was last seen on security video at a convenience store near a local laundromat. Months later, the GMC Jimmy she had been driving was found in Dayton, Ohio; her laundry was found folded inside the vehicle.  Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz speaks with Niqui’s sister, Michelle McCown-Luster, and Niqui’s daughter, Payton Johnston, about their long search for answers. Josh also speak...

Haleigh's Secret

August 17, 2026

Haleigh Murphy, a 22-year-old Army veteran and mother, was last seen on June 16, 2023, leaving a bar in Round Rock, Texas, with a male friend.  Her family has not heard from her since that night. According to the Austin Police Department, at the time of her disappearance Haleigh was an informant for the Texas Department of Public Safety. Dateline’s Josh Mankiewicz speaks with Haleigh’s mother, Becky Mitchell, her sister, Harley Murphy, and her best friend, Brittney Ketchum. When last seen, Ha...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Dateline: Missing in America?

Dateline: Missing in America is hosted by Josh Mankiewicz. Its publicly listed email is news.podcasts@nbcuni.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Dateline: Missing in America?

The publicly listed email for Dateline: Missing in America: news.podcasts@nbcuni.com.

How many listeners does Dateline: Missing in America have?

Podseeker estimates Dateline: Missing in America reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Dateline: Missing in America?

Dateline: Missing in America typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Direct firsthand involvement in a featured missing-person case, such as a family member or close associate, or professional experience as a law-enforcement investigator, local journalist, search-and-rescue or missing-persons advocate, or forensic specialist connected to the case. Common among recent guests: Relevant investigative or law-enforcement experience; Firsthand knowledge of a missing-person case; Documented local reporting or search advocacy. Recent guests include Lori Wittmeyer, Julie Stinson, and Jovanna Burney.

How hard is it to get booked on Dateline: Missing in America?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Dateline: Missing in America cover?

Recent episodes cover True Crime, Missing Persons, Cold Cases, and Criminal Investigations. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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