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global1

(25,166 posts)
Fri Jul 17, 2020, 01:08 PM Jul 2020

Why Is MSNBC Giving So Much Air Time To Todd And Tur?.....

Todd does everything he can to justify what Trump and the Repugs are doing and Tur always has that smarmy smirk on her face. It's hard to take these two separately and the pairing of the two is just too much to take.

I don't even watch Todd's Sunday MTP. Why do I need to deal with this guy another 5 days per week?

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Why Is MSNBC Giving So Much Air Time To Todd And Tur?..... (Original Post) global1 Jul 2020 OP
Katy's ok, but Todd is a whole different story. Polly Hennessey Jul 2020 #1
His speaking style gets on my nerves too--along with his constant "inside the beltway" attitude. hlthe2b Jul 2020 #2
Just turn him off I can't stand him either Danmark Jul 2020 #3
I do the same thing as soon as he is on off i go to CNN ace3csusm Jul 2020 #16
Agree. At least they could bring Keith back as a contributor. LakeArenal Jul 2020 #4
Tur stans bout to drag you greenjar_01 Jul 2020 #5
What? Hekate Jul 2020 #18
Depending on the topic, etc Dem2 Jul 2020 #6
What's wrong with Katy Tur? nt Mike 03 Jul 2020 #7
+1 dewsgirl Jul 2020 #9
Halo Effect.... global1 Jul 2020 #10
I've noticed that too lately DesertRat Jul 2020 #13
She should go back to having her own program. Mike 03 Jul 2020 #19
To show diversity of opinion? That it is not the left equivalent of Fox? question everything Jul 2020 #8
Lol!!! As always it's to elect Republicans and defeat Democrats. Hortensis Jul 2020 #12
Well... Mike Nelson Jul 2020 #11
It was already announced Shep Smith is going to anchor a show on CNBC manhattan123 Jul 2020 #15
I was so hoping for that also Shep would have been great option to replace Toad... ace3csusm Jul 2020 #17
Katy Tur VernSheldonWitter Jul 2020 #14
Simple answer is $$$$$$ Sherman A1 Jul 2020 #20
Apparently, that's not simple... TreasonousBastard Jul 2020 #23
Katy's fine, but I just mute Chuckles Hekate Jul 2020 #21
Chuck Todd belongs on Fox News. sarcasmo Jul 2020 #22
M$NBComcast has been operating on Breaking News coverage since malaise Jul 2020 #24

Polly Hennessey

(6,745 posts)
1. Katy's ok, but Todd is a whole different story.
Fri Jul 17, 2020, 01:10 PM
Jul 2020

He reminds me of the self-proclaimed know-it-all, who knows nothing at all.

hlthe2b

(101,701 posts)
2. His speaking style gets on my nerves too--along with his constant "inside the beltway" attitude.
Fri Jul 17, 2020, 01:11 PM
Jul 2020

When he does a panel discussion he ignores the fact he has an audience and merely focuses on his supposed "insider" discussions with the guests. I find that beyond irritating.

Tur, unfortunately, has begun to echo Todd--along with her own brand of "snark."

Dem2

(8,166 posts)
6. Depending on the topic, etc
Fri Jul 17, 2020, 01:12 PM
Jul 2020

I'll just flip the channel, I already get too much stress from watching this stuff...

global1

(25,166 posts)
10. Halo Effect....
Fri Jul 17, 2020, 01:19 PM
Jul 2020

she's turning into a Todd.

Also I've been noticing as of late - when she is interviewing a guest or a talking head - she has a irritating smirk on her face. It's almost as if she is subliminally communicating that she doesn't respect their opinions.

This is just my opinion. I used to like her - but lately I just can't watch.

DesertRat

(27,995 posts)
13. I've noticed that too lately
Fri Jul 17, 2020, 01:24 PM
Jul 2020

I've noticed the same from her husband, Tony Dokoupil, an anchor on CBS This Morning. I never cared for him. And Tur has changed over the years, I've noticed the smirk and dismissive attitude when she doesn't agree with someone. She's seemed different after she returned from maternity leave.

Mike 03

(16,616 posts)
19. She should go back to having her own program.
Fri Jul 17, 2020, 01:49 PM
Jul 2020

(I used to listen to her when she had her own program but have shifted over to CNN during the day, then rejoin MSNBC for Maddow)

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
12. Lol!!! As always it's to elect Republicans and defeat Democrats.
Fri Jul 17, 2020, 01:24 PM
Jul 2020

MSNBC, CNN and Fox are all party of the press arm of RW forces that will do anything that will work to keep power.

They'll let the voters solve their Trump problem, but they're really, really, really desperate to keep control of the senate and as many state governments as possible and to improve their power in congress.

And MSNBC is clearly very pleased with Todd's abilities and reliability. He won't have to wait for heaven to get his reward. First installment already received.

Mike Nelson

(9,903 posts)
11. Well...
Fri Jul 17, 2020, 01:21 PM
Jul 2020

... Todd probably isn't on as much as he seems like he's on the TV. He's contracted and they have to use him, I suppose... hopefully, they will hire Shep Smith and Chuck can enjoy a happy retirement!

manhattan123

(302 posts)
15. It was already announced Shep Smith is going to anchor a show on CNBC
Fri Jul 17, 2020, 01:39 PM
Jul 2020

Launching in the Fall, and airing Mon-Fri at 7 pm

ace3csusm

(969 posts)
17. I was so hoping for that also Shep would have been great option to replace Toad...
Fri Jul 17, 2020, 01:47 PM
Jul 2020

PS they should bring back Keith Olbermann to replace him...

TreasonousBastard

(43,049 posts)
23. Apparently, that's not simple...
Fri Jul 17, 2020, 02:21 PM
Jul 2020

400 channels on my cable system, even more on Sirius/XM-- it's really amazing how many are even more annoying.

But you don't have to watch or listen to ANY of them.

Hekate

(90,189 posts)
21. Katy's fine, but I just mute Chuckles
Fri Jul 17, 2020, 01:52 PM
Jul 2020

AFAIAC she really earned her job by covering Trump in 2016. He was merciless once he picked her out of the pack, and tried to turn the mob on her at least once.

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