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NJCher

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73. Quality of life is way more important

Thu Aug 12, 2021, 05:09 PM

Aug 2021

I can't imagine putting together an hour long show day after day, year after year. The toll...

I would be heartbroken if she left but I would understand it. I think she is exceptional in how she rises above every story to put it into context each evening.

You don't get that time back and she really loves her partner and probably would find it fulfilling to spend more time with her and her beloved fishing.

Money? Maybe, but ehh... A person can only spend so much money.

And as far as starting her own company, the main reason I see her doing that is for more control over a finished product plus new types of projects that don't fit into her current situation with MSNBC.

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Rachel Maddow Seriously Considers Leaving MSNBC [View all] JoeOtterbein Aug 2021 OP

I would miss her show but family first..nt helpisontheway Aug 2021 #1

Hopefully we can tune in somewhere else. lagomorph777 Aug 2021 #3

She deserves Pantagruel Aug 2021 #2

Yep jimfields33 Aug 2021 #7

There's only one Rachel. Duppers Aug 2021 #37

MY HONEST REACTON. Oh gees I am crying. Trueblue1968 Aug 2021 #59

She is already their highest paid host PatSeg Aug 2021 #64

That would be ideal for Rachel, Totally Tunsie Aug 2021 #80

What they SHOULD DO is finally put her on Meet the Press. Volaris Aug 2021 #50

Bingo!!!!! SimplyHadEnough Aug 2021 #58

Not a terrible idea Jarqui Aug 2021 #62

THISSSSSSSSSS!!! Scrivener7 Aug 2021 #77

Too bad the rec a post feature isn't live yet! demmiblue Aug 2021 #83

Um... wryter2000 Aug 2021 #4

I'm quite sure that Rachel could attract a slew of progressive minded investors, whatever she... Tarheel_Dem Aug 2021 #91

This could be sincere , could be a negotiating tactic to get a better deal. JoanofArgh Aug 2021 #5

yes--it seems stupid for MSNBC to put her in that position, if they are. nt spooky3 Aug 2021 #11

Yeah, but it's common. The article mentions "negotiations are dragging on" JoanofArgh Aug 2021 #12

I recall when MSNBC tried to fire Lawrence O'Donnell. They heard our outrage and he stayed. OMGWTF Aug 2021 #43

K& big R#5 for, *whoa*! - "whoa" seems to be my word of the day!1 UTUSN Aug 2021 #6

Thank you for spelling "whoa" properly. zuul Aug 2021 #14

Hah! - was going ask how else it's spelled! UTUSN Aug 2021 #17

Lol. I know... PCIntern Aug 2021 #18

Probably the same place "pwned" came from instead of "owned." zuul Aug 2021 #20

That's how I feel when I see "tow"-the-line, for "toe". UTUSN Aug 2021 #23

Probably a creation of the same people who invented "shoe-in" instead of "shoo-in." DFW Aug 2021 #25

You got it right - all of a sudden. Unknown Beatle Aug 2021 #84

I used "whoa!" in another thread: tblue37 Aug 2021 #29

LOL -- Like "Get a brian morans." OMGWTF Aug 2021 #44

Or Whoa Nipsey Russell instead of Roam if you want to ... Hassin Bin Sober Aug 2021 #55

Addendum: More on-topic about Rachel:: UTUSN Aug 2021 #22

I like Stelter. Really enjoyed his book about the morning shows. Treefrog Aug 2021 #92

She's *catching* the flak - allegations of her being a "toxic workplace bully" UTUSN Aug 2021 #94

I knew nothing at all about her. Interesting! Treefrog Aug 2021 #95

Probably using the threat of leaving to renegotiate her Raine Aug 2021 #8

She only gets thousands of days off as it is. oasis Aug 2021 #9

I can't imagine putting together an hour long show day after day, year after year. The toll Scrivener7 Aug 2021 #39

I've heard her say many times she scrapped the prepared show because of breaking news OMGWTF Aug 2021 #46

Can you imagine? And then she must have to do a lot ex temp. The stress must be huge. Scrivener7 Aug 2021 #48

Quality of life is way more important NJCher Aug 2021 #73

I do get a sense that journalism is a calling for her. She is often the one who Scrivener7 Aug 2021 #76

No she doesn't I got more holidays working in a bank Bev54 Aug 2021 #52

Thousands of days off??? robbob Aug 2021 #61

Thanks for your input. I'll readjust my clicker. oasis Aug 2021 #67

Still not sure why you felt the need to make that comment about Rachel, robbob Aug 2021 #71

There are only 365/366 days in a year. niyad Aug 2021 #68

There are only 365/366 days in a year. niyad Aug 2021 #69

She is my favorite for sure walkingman Aug 2021 #10

This place would have a meltdown if she left BannonsLiver Aug 2021 #13

+1 Celerity Aug 2021 #16

if she walks, odds increase that Rashida Jones will get the sack nt Celerity Aug 2021 #15

I hope they keep her production staff intact. They are a First Class outfit. Midnight Writer Aug 2021 #19

Agree! I've never seen a production team dig up what hers has. They're the best on cable news. ancianita Aug 2021 #38

She doesn't have many places to go to get the exposure she has. Sneederbunk Aug 2021 #21

I agree. Why leave? underpants Aug 2021 #24

Lots of time off? Really? niyad Aug 2021 #72

Jon Stewart Redux? maxsolomon Aug 2021 #26

Yep. You only get one life, I imagine she has enough money to live comfortably while she enjoys the chia Aug 2021 #30

Steward had to passions to pursue after The Daily Show dsc Aug 2021 #85

One of the reasons she's successful is because she doesn't openly seek money/fame. tinrobot Aug 2021 #27

As much as I like her show, Mr.Bill Aug 2021 #28

PBS or Pacifica burrowowl Aug 2021 #40

Unless this is a bargaining strategy, I bet she moves to a weekly show on HBO or Apple+ Fiendish Thingy Aug 2021 #31

I agree -- a weekly on hour show. Auggie Aug 2021 #33

Where you go I'll follow, Rachel. Best wishes. (nt) Paladin Aug 2021 #32

I'll won't miss her one iota left-of-center2012 Aug 2021 #34

Her show is not just about news. INdemo Aug 2021 #49

Speak for yourself. Watched Huntley and Brinkley, Cronkite, etc, too electric_blue68 Aug 2021 #51

Watched them as well. But Rachel does something those iconic commentators did not niyad Aug 2021 #79

Lol, maybe jealous??? Nt USALiberal Aug 2021 #82

maybe it's because we're the same age Piasladic Aug 2021 #86

According to the internets, Joe and Mika BOTH tishaLA Aug 2021 #35

Plus Joe was broadcasting from home before COVID JonAndKatePlusABird Aug 2021 #41

First heard of her when she was Keith Olbermann's frequest guest on Countdown back then. Denvermosaic Aug 2021 #36

Get her on Meet The Press on Sunday. She is past qualified that show irisblue Aug 2021 #42

I love her but think multigraincracker Aug 2021 #45

That would be a project bucolic_frolic Aug 2021 #65

My dad was a college prof and multigraincracker Aug 2021 #70

COVID is causing many people to re-evaluate Deep State Witch Aug 2021 #47

That was my thought as well. Susan's illness really shook her. Just now it occurs to me niyad Aug 2021 #75

"start her own lucrative media company" yaesu Aug 2021 #53

I am sure she will do well with whatever she decided. BoomaofBandM Aug 2021 #54

Yes that's why Rachel would be awesome as Meet The Press moderator FakeNoose Aug 2021 #57

Maybe she'll start a Tee Vee version of "Air America". jaxexpat Aug 2021 #56

I'd subscribe to that /nt wackadoo wabbit Aug 2021 #90

Don't know how the good ones... stillcool Aug 2021 #60

It's time. Exit at or near the top. bucolic_frolic Aug 2021 #63

there's a major election next year rockfordfile Aug 2021 #66

And one person won't tip the balance bucolic_frolic Aug 2021 #78

Put Mehdi Hasan in her time slot. gab13by13 Aug 2021 #74

Mehdi would definitely lose viewers. I'd give Jen Psaki a tryout. nt oasis Aug 2021 #81

I recall... Mike Nelson Aug 2021 #87

where Maddow coudl go, hear me out DonCoquixote Aug 2021 #88

She's not afraid of being "bleeped" because I think she Ilsa Aug 2021 #98

I wonder if part of it is because she's tired of being muzzled by corporate? wackadoo wabbit Aug 2021 #89

Her new contract will stipulate that the handoff to Lawrence Qutzupalotl Aug 2021 #93

Regarding Rachel, this was on CNN today: This is why Rachel Maddow might leave MSNBC Rhiannon12866 Aug 2021 #96

I saw that too. JoeOtterbein Aug 2021 #97

Oh, so do I! She really is just the best Rhiannon12866 Aug 2021 #99

Yep. I'm thinking they will settle with her. JoeOtterbein Aug 2021 #100

She must have an incredible staff! And she never hesitates to give the credit Rhiannon12866 Aug 2021 #101