Chris Hayes show this am was remarkably good.

[chieftain]

It started out with the best discussion on education policy that I have ever seen on TV and moved effortlessly to a discussion of private equity that was just as informative.
MSNBC needs to be appreciated for the quality of programming it airs. Hayes and Perry have remade my weekend viewing habits. The discussions are informed; time is allowed to explore topics in depth; the panels are populated by new, smart people; and the hosts know how to guide the interaction. The shows are a breath of fresh air and put to shame the insipid David Gregorys and the tired and tiresome George Wills and their ilk on the broadcast networks.
Thanks MSNBC for this stellar programming.

[kentuck]

1. Very informative.

Agree.

[targetpractice]

2. I always feel smarter afterwards...

This morning I was so engrossed that I found myself thinking "Wow... These folks even gesture with their hands brilliantly when talking."

Anyways, I've been relying UP recently for my book reading list.

[trocar]

3. Absolutely weekend Must See TV

I do have to admit MPH got a bit more strident than usual this morning and that puts me off. But, overall best new shows on the weekend

[CTyankee]

4. MHP's show had a great follow-on to this show.

They really tangled on Charter Schools. Four hours of intelligent discourse between the two of those shows...

[bluedeminredstate]

5. Excellent television

I love Chris Hayes so much! I really love when Chris uses big words and sounds so normal saying them. Opprobrium was one he whipped out this morning. Swoon...
I was amazed when Amy Goodman read from DU off her phone - another famous lurker proves that DU rocks.

[sarchasm]

6. In complete agreement.

... more please.

[mehrrh]

7. Up

Indeed, Chris Hayes is a young, smart and rising journalist. Chieftain says it best -- Hayes and the Melissa Harris Perry show that follows his are full of interesting, indepth discussions with other smart, knowledgeable people.
This is such a breath of fresh air when compared with the formulaic Meet the Press and other Sunday morning shows that have turned me off entirely -- I just don't watch them. The networks have really failed the public. I find it odd that MTP on NBC is so awful (Gregory is horrible) and MSNBC has Hayes' and his bright panelists.

[limpyhobbler]

8. oh yeah I saw that. It's a good show.