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Rhiannon12866

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101. She must have an incredible staff! And she never hesitates to give the credit

Mon Aug 16, 2021, 03:11 AM

Aug 2021

And I agree with you, they can't afford to lose Rachel, she not only has the top rated show, but she has good relationships with all her fellow hosts - Chris Hayes, Ali Velshi and especially Lawrence O'Donnell.

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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