It appears the reason I don't like Alex Wagner...

[LiberalFighter]

Is because she has a harsh voice. Too much force.

[dchill]

1. You need to get used to it.

[dchill]

2. Sorry. That sounds a little harsh...

I found her off-putting in the beginning, but I'm past it now. She's quite good, IMO.

[LiberalFighter]

8. Unless I get a different hearing-aid it won't happen.

And that likely won't happen my type is not covered under regular hearing coverage.

[PatSeg]

41. I've tried several times watching her

but I just can't stay with it. I remember her daytime show on MSNBC years ago and I had no problem with her back then. Since, she has developed an annoying vocal fry that is really hard to listen to. It is, however, fixable. First step is to recognize that you have a problem and address it. As a rule, people don't naturally talk that way. It is something that is acquired over time.

It is a shame, as I think I could like her program, but that voice is like fingernails on a chalkboard.

[Trueblue1968]

65. Women has TOO FORCEFUL A VOICE ???? What the crap!!! I have a dam forceful voice, HEAR ME ROAR

Maybe the OP likes cute little Minne Mouse voices? This sucks.

[Irishxs]

3. Love her!!!

Perfect replacement!!

[DURHAM D]

4. Agree

I would say I don't understand some of the negative reaction to her but then........ I know what it is.

[Rebl2]

7. What is it?

[obamanut2012]

30. Oh, I do, too

[Treefrog]

33. Yes, so do I.

SMH.

[Rebl2]

5. Yes it's

rather annoying at time. Wish Jean Psaki had taken over Rachel’s show. Better yet I wish she had not left administration.

[LiberalFighter]

9. Yes, Psaki was great.

[colsohlibgal]

6. I Like Her

She has an engaging personality and seems quite intelligent. I don’t think her voice harsh at all either.

I guess voices is like beauty.....in this case it’s in the ears of he beholder

[Dawgman49]

10. I like her....But

She is forceful but I’d like to see her modulate her affect….she has very little range in my opinion…ability to dial it down and know when to do that

[tableturner]

11. You have a right to think that, but...

...I'm listening right now to what I deem to be her pretty much normal voice. Some people seem to try to search for reasons to trash this woman, for what, I don't know, but she's doing a great job on her show.

[eShirl]

12. I wish she would relax.

[Polly Hennessey]

13. Don't like her. Terrible replacement.

[Celerity]

22. completely disagree

[Merlot]

14. Oh, the "woman's voice" excuse. An oldie that never seems to go our od style.

Maybe unwitting, but sexist none the less.

[DET]

21. No, It's Not

Personally, I’m really sensitive to peoples voices, and I just can’t get past Alex Wagner’s voice. It really grates on me. I’ve tried watching her show several times now, and I have to change the channel. I feel the same about a couple of other commentators as well, especially Betsy Woodruff Swan and Tiffany Cross. This may be a weird quirk, but it has nothing to do with sexism.

[USALiberal]

24. Wow

[obamanut2012]

31. Lol all three are women

Whoosh.

[Dorian Gray]

36. No men's voices annoy you?

[Gore1FL]

38. I have this problem with certain men when they speak.

It's likely not sexist as much it is the octave/range tonal quality going through the ear; shit happens when you get older.

Let's not assign the issue to sexism as a reason simply because the complaint is about a female. It's likely the cochlea of the person with the issue.

[PatSeg]

42. I agree

I've heard men do the same thing and after awhile it is difficult to listen to. It sounds pretentious and condescending and reminds me of William F. Buckley years ago. I remember my husband unconsciously imitating Buckley after watching him on TV. As soon as I pointed it out, he quit, though he occasionally did it over the years when he was talking down to people.

In the 1970s, we had a friend who taught at Northwestern and one evening he started talking like that. As soon as we pointed it out to him, he laughed and blamed it on the "snobs" he hung out with at school. Once he was conscious of it, he made an effort not to do it again.

[Taraman]

15. I think she's an excellent choice

Informed, well spoken, good interviewer.

[Sky Jewels]

16. So what male pundits do you dislike due to their harsh voices?

🤷?♂️

[LAS14]

53. +10000

[ZonkerHarris]

17. thread trashed.

[jcgoldie]

18. Is this sarcasm?

Like she doesn't smile enough?

[Treefrog]

34. Boom.

[LAS14]

55. +10000

[FakeNoose]

19. I agree that her voice is slightly wearing, but I could say the same for Rachel

They both speak very rapidly, and maybe that's what wears me out. I still like both of them, and I learn from both. But the truth is that I would miss much of what they say if it weren't for the fact that I have the closed captions on. Is that a criticism of them, or me? I'm not sure.

I still tune in regularly. But I find that I have more energy to listen to both Rachel and Alex if I record their shows at night and watch them the next morning. My energy level is higher then.

[renate]

27. I cannot listen to Joy for that reason--way way way too fast

And although I love Rachel, wow, she needs an editor. I don't need to hear the same thing repeated four or five times... three is plenty.

I like your idea of recording shows to match the time of day that suits your energy level!

And to the powers that be at MSNBC: for whatever it's worth, I think Alex is doing great. She had the biggest shoes at MSNBC to step into and they fit her well.

[allegorical oracle]

51. Love Joy, but when she's gets carried away on a point, she speaks too fast for me, too. nt

[Celerity]

20. she is great

[USALiberal]

23. Lol, ok!

[tirebiter]

25. I find what Alex says to be somewhat enlightened and informative

Depends on what matters and I’ve looked forward to her appearances since before her gig on Showtime.

[Meowmee]

26. I hardly watch but my brother does

She is too happy for me. So much tragedy, you should not seem like you’re happy about it imo. I feel the same about the anchor who replaced the 11 th hour, sorry I have forgotten her name. She does not seem quite as happy but she also seems too happy about really crappy stuff.

[renate]

28. Her name is Stephanie Ruhle: and WOULD SOMEONE PLEASE TELL HER TO STOP INTERRUPTING

It's really bad. So so so so so so bad.

I genuinely think she has a good heart, but please, Stephanie, you may be the host but the show is not about you and whatever you say you're confused about. Your viewers are as smart as you are... please let your interviewees talk without your asking for explanations.

[PatSeg]

43. Joy Reid does that as well

It is as if she isn't really listening to her guests, but planning on what she is going to say next. I miss Brian Williams. He was so good with guests and never cut anyone off. He knew how to at least look like he was listening.

[Meowmee]

45. Ty

I think a lot of them do that. I watched a video to see after you posted this and she did interrupt one guest who said after he was just going to say that, lol. I think they are good at heart of course but not my style for sure. Actually truth be told I find almost everyone on tv annoying eventually, lol. And what is with this pushing books non stop. I never buy any of these books.

[Sky Jewels]

48. The worst interrupter of all time, hands down, was Chris Matthews.

I cannot believe he kept his show for years and years. He'd trample all over everyone and wouldn't let them complete a thought (especially women, of course).

[Meowmee]

57. Yes he was definitely the worst hands down

I hated him, lol.

[Sky Jewels]

60. Same.

I couldn't change the channel fast enough.

[Meowmee]

61. I could never understand

How someone could have their own show when mostly what they did was shout people down and not let them speak. I guess some liked the shouting etc. What happens or has happened here is mild compared to what I saw years ago on french tv where a group of interviewees devolved to shouting and swearing at each other, but that was probably a rare event.

[Earth-shine]

29. If you want to know what a good voice sounds like ...

This CNN host makes melodic tones with her voice as she reads the news.

[PatSeg]

44. Yes, that really is pleasing to the ear

[Meowmee]

46. Yes have watched her on the late

Rounds in the past. She is pretty good.

[obamanut2012]

32. Do you also think Hillary is shrill?

So tired of this

[Treefrog]

35. This whole thread is amazing.

The "critique" of women's voices thread.

I'm trying to remember if I have ever seen such a thread about male anchors/pundits

Hmm. Nope.

[MrsCoffee]

40. +1

[LAS14]

56. +10000

[LuckyCharms]

37. I like her. She has some "big shoes" to fill, so to speak...

and she's working hard.

I think she's doing a great job.

[MrsCoffee]

39. Well that's enlightening, if nothing else.

[maxsolomon]

47. One of the reasons I like Alex Wagner

is because I am an extremely shallow straight man.

[Silent3]

49. Personally, I think it would be rather strange to have the news whispered to me...

...but to each their own, I guess.

[mahina]

50. For real?

Give her a chance. Nobody is Rachel but Rachel.

[LAS14]

52. Oh, wow! Is this sarcasm??? Which male news presenter offends you the same way????? nt

[Hortensis]

54. :) Okay. Goodness knows there's no shortage of alternatives.

[LAS14]

59. And I suppose you think Chris Hayes is pleasing to the ear????????? nt

[alphafemale]

62. And she should smile more?

Sexism is so ground into the culture.

It is an indelible part of the fabric.

[Trueblue1968]

63. too much force ??? I FIND YOUR COMMENT TO BE WOMAN HATING!!

WOMEN ARE FORCEFUL ...... GET OVER IT.

[LAS14]

64. Yeah!! And Hillary was shrill!! That's why she lost to Trump!!!! nt