Whats wrong with Rachael Maddow Show?

[busterbrown]

She needs to make a big deal concerning the fact that Right Wing Asshats won’t come on her show..
Every day I feel that she should have a segment entitled...Why won’t he/she appear on my show..In this segment she challenges the Republican Idiot on a specific issue, calling he/she out and inviting them on the show for their responses..If she does this enough, (keeps Pressing) in my opinion, it would eventually get national attention. forcing replies from these dumb and cowardly right wing politicians..

Right now I get the feeling that Rachael just preaches to the Choir.. Yes ,incredibly informative and well put together, but it is missing the tension of confrontation... And she could do it and do it well..

This all came to light after the horrendous job Chris Hayes did with Mo Brooks last week.. Really pissed me off that Chris let Brooks run all over him..

[Cleita]

1. I'm okay with preaching to the choir.

I'm sick of the RW assholes that the liberals insist on having. All they do is shout over everyone their prefab talking points that make no sense anyway. No one comes out informed IMHO.

[lunatica]

55. I agree. Her show would be reduced to the mental emotional age of the Terrible Twos, just like Fox.

She does a great job of putting things in context and showing the connections of all the dots. No story is complete all by itself in the now. She shows us that and it educates. I'm very grateful that she treats her audience with respect for our intelligence.

[Bagsgroove]

2. Let Chris do it

I'm sure this has been posted before, but the master of debating the righties is Chris Matthews.

[Lil Missy]

28. That was fun to watch!

[busterbrown]

35. Not enough.. This kind of clip on our side is rare...

Unfortunately!!

[libdem4life]

37. That was a classic. I wish he'd do more of that now.

[Cooley Hurd]

3. She has literally begged them to come on her show...

...but she's a formidable opponent who always brings her A game. If I were a conservative Republican who has built a career around obfuscation, I stay clear of the likes of her.

[busterbrown]

4. And thats why I suggested making a big deal out of their cowardice..

Eventually they would have to step up, especially since I feel the Republicans will have to start answering questions when the next congress starts up.. Won’t have the convenient excuse of “Its the Senate’s Fault"

[NightWatcher]

5. Cable 'news' is nothing but preaching to the choir

Some people turn to Fox because that's what they want to hear (and they know what's going to be said).

Some people turn to MSNBC because that's what they want to hear (and they know what's going to be said).

Some people turn to CNN to see if they ever found that missing airplane.

Repubs use Fox to bash the President and Democrats. Democrats use MSNBC to....um, wait for it.

I don't watch cable 'news' because I already know what's going to be said and what slant is going to be provided. It's like watching professional wrestling (just like Obama said). Oh no, Mitch McConnel is going to hit someone with a folding chair, who could have seen that move coming....

[daleanime]

26. So who the liberal the Fuax gives 3 hours to every weekday morning?

[chowder66]

6. She has time and time again.

She was at one time quite consistent in mentioning it loudly and proudly. She has gotten a few and still does but it's rare. She always asks the other side to come on or give their side > they don't reply or decline to appear.

When republicans have come on she has treated them with respect, most times asking some tough questions and challenging them.
She may even scoff at them from time to time but still with a certain professionalism and respect. The Koch brothers are probably telling them not to go on since they have now written her twice telling her how she should do her job. I guess they think they can push her around since she is a woman or something.

[Vinca]

7. I love Rachel's show.

It's not her fault righties are chicken shits who fear any sort of confrontation with facts.

[yeoman6987]

48. Republicans should go on her show,

But the ratings really don't justify them going on since it won't be seen by many eyeballs. If her show was a success they would be knocking on her door.

[Vinca]

49. She could have "Survivor" numbers and Republicans would run from her.

She is the lone interviewer who might ask, "So it doesn't bother you cutting food stamps will cause small children to go to bed hungry?" And when the rightie tried to answer anything but the question, she'd press it. And press it. And press it.

[vanlassie]

8. They know she will speak truth before introducing them, and

then she will ASK THEM IF SHE GOT IT RIGHT? That's way way too much truth for those chuckleheads.

[jillan]

9. I really got fed up with her in the lead up to the midterms. She spent show after show after show

talking about Ebola!! Yes, do a segment on it, but where was the discussion of the implications of the midterms?
She did get back on track in the days before but spent way too much time talking about ebola. She has a microphone and a following. She could have done more to motivate voters.

If I wanted non-stop ebola coverage I would have watched CNN.

She did the same thing with Bridgegate. Yes, it was Rachael that brought it to the public's attention but that was all she talked about for weeks.

I agree with you about Chris Hayes - I saw that interview.

Lawrence O'Donnell is doing the best reporting, imho.

And there is Al Jazeera.

[librechik]

10. Remember when Keith Olbermann featured The Worst Person in the World?

I hear it got him fired. At least he mentioned on air that management wanted him to stop and he stopped. Then he quit/got fired.

[NuclearDem]

11. Because what we need is another show for white male Republicans to have a voice on.

[busterbrown]

13. They have no voice..Let everyone see exactly how

misinformed they are, how they lie, obfuscate and generally are just stupid..

Let’s give them the opportunity to show their ignorance.. But we must do it smartly.

Very few left sided Pundits are good at backing these idiots into a corner.
Rachael is one ,so is Lawrence.. Very few others are able..

[Imajika]

12. Why should 1st tier "gets" go on her show?

They get a vastly better audience on Fox and no challenge to their worldview.

Maddow is possibly the best their is on TV, but MSNBC really is just preaching to the choir now. Their ratings suck and continue to slide from what I've seen. Additionally, NBC news is apparently increasingly uncomfortable with being this closely associated with an almost all progressive network.

If ratings don't improve, I would not be shocked to see MSNBC go away from its current format and focus on human interest stories and more "lockup" type shows (which actually do get good ratings).

[busterbrown]

14. Ratings would be better if their were shit firestorms flying around on set..

I would watch it all day...

Trick is to force these morons on the show by calling out their cowardice on a daily basis.
they would eventually have to respond....

[RichGirl]

15. I have to disagree...

First...I can't stomach listening to them.

Second...what's the point? Even if she managed to put them on the spot, we would be the only ones seeing it. Those who need to see it would be glued to FOX NEWS.

[busterbrown]

18. The point is that perhaps other mainstream media will

pick up the ignorance and stupidity of the Republicans.. Especially if the story is big enough..

For instance, when about 4 yrs yrs ago Maddow pinned Rand Paul’s Ass to the wall.. If Rand Paul becomes the nominee, the interview will hurt him....

[Jamaal510]

16. I think RM

takes a bit too long to get to the main point in the stories she presents, so that's why I'm not too crazy about her show and prefer other hosts like Ed and Rev. Al. I'll watch her if I'm desperate for something on TV, but she's not my favorite.

I agree with the OP's suggestion, though. It does get stale with all the echo chambers and telling the audience what to think. I want to see some more wingnuts on the MSNBC primetime shows in general so that they and the hosts can pit their ideas against each other. I'm sure that the hosts wouldn't mind much, anyway, but the wingnuts are afraid of a challenge. All they seem to do is appear on either Morning Joe, Andrea Mitchell, or on Chuck Todd just to be able to say that they've been on MSNBC before.

[jen63]

50. The reason that she's the

only one I watch, IS because of the backstory. I hate those five minute interviews without context. This is the thing she is brilliant at and I appreciate knowing "the rest of the story."

[loyalsister]

17. Her show is the only on I can tolerate

Anytime there are arguing guests it just seems like verbal WWF. I would rather see a some class exhibited.

[busterbrown]

19. There is never a debate with Republicans in this day and age..

Only Right and Wrong..Thus no class will be exhibited.. Just Right and Wrong..

[AngryAmish]

22. WWF? Politics are like professional wrestling.

Only without the insight or personal dignity of wrestling.

[immoderate]

33. It's hard to think of a difference.

Each has their following, but no matter who wins, the owners get the profit.

--imm

[Hekate]

20. I go to her for intelligence, not "the tension of confrontation." There are too many shouters on tv

...as it is already.

You know the old saying? Never argue with a fool; they just drag you down to their level and then beat you with experience.

[AngryAmish]

21. don't feed comcast

[SomethingFishy]

23. Republicans will not go on any show where they might be challenged..

They are too stupid to win a debate but smart enough to know to avoid one.

[busterbrown]

25. And I am saying..

Progressive Media should shout out to the world that these guys are scared of confrontation and facts...
And if their not let them prove they are not.. Thats not an easy challenge to back off from....

MSM by 2016 are not gonna let them back off..Except of course Faux..

[Archae]

24. The funniest interview was the one she had with Oregon GOP'er Arthur Robinson...

Who was then running for congress.

He had a total meltdown, and Rachel did a head-desk.

[longship]

27. Is this the one?

Her tag line, "I can show you sarcasm," is priceless.

[Archae]

31. Yup.

[libdem4life]

42. Her IQ is off the charts, her research impeccable, and the delivery forceful and formiddable.

They can't even insult her. And by a gay woman. I Yi Yi

[elleng]

29. Nothing is wrong with the show.

She addresses important issues, invites all sorts to participate and be interviewed, repugs are afraid of her. That's that.

[busterbrown]

30. Post is saying to force them(Republican Congressmen)

by shaming their cowardice to appear with Rachael.... Otherwise its a preaching to the Choir News Program..

[elleng]

32. It's a news and analysis program,

those of us who are interested in her thorough presentation watch. I don't see that they could be forced to appear; 'shaming' would be counter-productive, imo.

[busterbrown]

34. Give me a freaking break..

They could be forced to appear if Rachael provides a list during every show of Republican’s who refuse to appear..Over and over and over again!!!

Your typical liberal good guy ( lets not confront or angrily challenge Republican liars) are part of the reason we are in this mess.. We don’t stand tall.. You should understand this by how weakly we ran away from our POTUS during our last election.. What a mess we are... And you state, we should behave?

[elleng]

36. We should of course behave; its what we do,

and let the others' ridiculous behavior shine through.

They should be called out when they lie.

We can stand tall without appearing to be bullies, but maintaining our positions firmly, which many did NOT do during our last elections.

[busterbrown]

44. You obviously live in a different world than I do.

Their “ridiculous behavior” will “never shine through” never did and never will, because they are protected by the wealth of the 1%...I never stated “bullies”.. I simply mean relentless... Relentless, Relentless, Relentless...

[elleng]

46. Relentless bullies, it's what they are.

and of course you're right about their protection, the outrageous wealth of the 1%. We live in the same world, buster, and I am very discouraged by it.

[busterbrown]

47. Oh I know, I know...

It’s just so freaking “discouraging”...But I do feel we need a new tougher younger progressive politician to fight these just awful, crack pots.. I bet ya elleng that reasonable normal people in Germany said the same things about the Brownshirts..”Frightened discouraged, helpless, etc.". We are not there by any means, but one does have to wonder about the similarities..

[immoderate]

38. Exactly. I like the way she gives background and connection.

And why would a Republican go on her show? Suicidal? Should Chris Cristy show up brandishing a piece of his mind?

--imm

[elleng]

40. I SO admire the way she gives background and connection,

real history lessons on her show often.

[Enrique]

39. that is an odd demand to make of Rachel

demanding that she force politicians to appear on her show. Something that no journalist has the power to do.

[elleng]

41. Thanks.

[busterbrown]

45. Oh God!!!

Please... You can force someone by being relentless with questions as to why they won’t appear..

Showing clips of them lying.. Recording your requests (with consent) when trying to reach out...

Going to the city they represent (Road Trips) and asking citizens on the street, “why do they refuse to appear”.?

This is not Bullying.. It’s politics.. Its Gamesmanship, Political Style and its fair..

[QED]

43. She should be the host of Meet the Press, not Chuck Todd

They the GOPers couldn't really refuse to go on her show and MtP would again be worth watching. Now it's a very sad joke.

[myrna minx]

51. I thoroughly enjoy Rachel's show.

I appreciate her preambles and back stories that set up her opening segment. I find her show well structured and informative.

[RoverSuswade]

52. The golden days were 8-10 / Keith followed by Rachel.

Keith's show was the best and Rachel was not so restricted as she is today.

[Fla Dem]

53. She calls them out all the time. They're not going on her show or for that matter

any MSNBC show because they DON'T HAVE TO! They have their base locked up and have no desire to be questioned by an intelligent female or for that matter male...Chris Hayes and Lawrence O'Donnell. As long as they appear on Faux Snooze and the Sunday Shows, MSNBC does nothing for them. They do not need the MSNBC viewer.

[H2O Man]

54. Nothing.