Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

Judi Lynn

(164,155 posts) Mon Jan 13, 2020, 09:28 PM Jan 2020

MSNBC Reportedly Talking to Former Fox News Anchor Shepard Smith [View all]

By Zachary PetrizzoJan 13th, 2020, 8:10 pm

MSNBC executives are toying with the possibility of bringing on board former Fox News host Shepard Smith, according to a new report from The Daily Beast this evening.

Smith, who left Fox News this past October, has been being courted by MSNBC President Phil Griffin on taking a job at the network after his non-compete clause in his Fox News agreement expires. Now the cable network is floating the idea of moving around spots, to give Smith a primetime spot, in turn boosting ratings at MSNBC.

“It’s unclear what slot he would take, but we’d want him in primetime,” a source familiar with matters at MSNBC told The Daily Beast.

“We are well aware [Jeff] Zucker [president of CNN] is also pursuing him, as are a number of the networks,” the source continued.

More:
https://www.mediaite.com/tv/msnbc-reportedly-talking-to-former-fox-news-anchor-shepard-smith/

31 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

MSNBC Reportedly Talking to Former Fox News Anchor Shepard Smith [View all] Judi Lynn Jan 2020 OP

Please let him replace Chuck Todd.🙏🤞 dewsgirl Jan 2020 #1

Oh, yes. Definitely. hlthe2b Jan 2020 #3

My first thought blm Jan 2020 #6

I was thinking that before I read your post. Different Drummer Jan 2020 #9

THIS Jamastiene Jan 2020 #21

Oh, joy. Balance those awful Librulz Rachel and Lawrence! maxsolomon Jan 2020 #2

'Not so sure about that. I think he's waiting to be unleashed from any semblance of Fox party line hlthe2b Jan 2020 #4

Definitely this. dewsgirl Jan 2020 #7

I vaguely recall some of Shep's reporting during the aftermath of Katrina. Flaleftist Jan 2020 #18

He is no Megan Kelly. He was all over Trump's ass from Day 1. Blue_true Jan 2020 #13

Smith is not an idiot rightwinger. nt tblue37 Jan 2020 #14

But he is a Conservative. maxsolomon Jan 2020 #23

Can You Point to Any Evidence That He's Conservative? Indykatie Jan 2020 #29

He worked at Fox maxsolomon Jan 2020 #31

I remember him being the first anchor to absolutely lose his shit over the response to Katrina. alphafemale Jan 2020 #5

That is what I remember most. Jamastiene Jan 2020 #22

Wasn't that the whole reason NBC hired Megan Kelly, to boost ratings? Fla Dem Jan 2020 #8

MSNBC chasing conservative TV viewers again TeamPooka Jan 2020 #10

Rightwingers hate Shep Smith. He is a good journalist. nt tblue37 Jan 2020 #15

I didn't say they were smart about it. NBC hired Megyn Kelly too. TeamPooka Jan 2020 #16

Smith is a good guy and a good journalist. Kelly is neither. nt tblue37 Jan 2020 #17

Dump Tweety, please! Fiendish Thingy Jan 2020 #11

Yes! THIS!!!! Dump Matthews. Stinky The Clown Jan 2020 #24

Hmmm, he could pull some viewers over with him... Baked Potato Jan 2020 #12

I won't mind if Shep Smith winds up on MSNBC. StrictlyRockers Jan 2020 #19

Smith is (was) the only honest reporter at COLGATE4 Jan 2020 #20

If primetime is defined as 8-11, who moves? DeminPennswoods Jan 2020 #25

Please get rid of Chuckie Todd Gothmog Jan 2020 #26

I'm okay with this. I just hope they don't get rid of Ali Velshi. nt Mike 03 Jan 2020 #27

Fine By Me Horizens Jan 2020 #28

I will watch Shep Smith, unlike Chuck Todd. ooky Jan 2020 #30