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46. Today's Media Celebrities

Thu Jan 12, 2017, 11:34 AM

Jan 2017

Do a terrible job of riding herd on the propagandists that appear on-air. Even worse - we see the return of the republican "rude guest" trying to filibuster panels and hosts by talking over the top of anyone trying to offer an alternate opinion.

Having said all that - CNNs programming at almost any time of day (and sometimes into the night) is far superior to MSNBCs lineup. Morning Joe, Andrea Mitchell, Chuck Todd, Greta Von Gish Gallop and their partners in crime are all unwatchable.

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Joy Reid Delivered Huge Ratings for MSNBC, So They Chose the Fox Reject [View all] Stellar Jan 2017 OP

Sigh... Like being kicked in the onions uponit7771 Jan 2017 #1

I'm personally put off / offended and cilla4progress Jan 2017 #2

Because the corporations- the owners are always in the pocket of Republicons Generator Jan 2017 #3

I really think that's why they got Rachel to vouch for Greta-they could have gave Joy that position. Stellar Jan 2017 #8

Rachel insisted her vouching was of her own volition - based on their friendship. But Greta's chimpymustgo Jan 2017 #12

hear, hear! nt Stellar Jan 2017 #15

I think Rachel Flatpicker Jan 2017 #35

Rachel has become an enigma to me. One night, she gives me hope. The next night, chimpymustgo Jan 2017 #36

Have to disagree. kstewart33 Jan 2017 #50

It's sickening. Joy Reid is probably their best anchor. n/t Buckeye_Democrat Jan 2017 #4

Is it possible Joy didn't want it and turned it down? yeoman6987 Jan 2017 #11

Really????????? chimpymustgo Jan 2017 #13

Doing a daily show instead of a weekend show? It's possible. yeoman6987 Jan 2017 #19

I suppose. Buckeye_Democrat Jan 2017 #14

I do love having something to watch radical noodle Jan 2017 #27

Doubtful! She's done full week coverage for both Chris Hayes and Lawrence OD lately ... bettyellen Jan 2017 #30

Old term referencing radio in the 1980s: Ratings Reduction Radio... Eleanors38 Jan 2017 #47

Turn. them. off. nt Maven Jan 2017 #5

Greta has her head up the ass the GOP. Dawson Leery Jan 2017 #6

It's RW world thegoose Jan 2017 #7

That's what I'm talking about! Stellar Jan 2017 #10

I wondered the same thing, too! Rhiannon12866 Jan 2017 #17

TV nets are imploding like radios nets have earlier, so it makes sense... Eleanors38 Jan 2017 #48

But God, I love watching Joy on Sat and Sun mornings... SticksnStones Jan 2017 #9

I was bummed when they took her off in the afternoons Rhiannon12866 Jan 2017 #16

I too like Joy Reid...but at least she does have at least 4 hours of weekly airtime. TrekLuver Jan 2017 #18

So how many hours does 'Morning Joke' get every day- three hours a day-15hr per week? Stellar Jan 2017 #23

I don't watch Morning Joe....but I always (when able) watch Joy Reid so that's 4 more hours TrekLuver Jan 2017 #28

"Broader" for MSM is like searching through a ribbon factory's discards. Eleanors38 Jan 2017 #49

Greta Van who? wildeyed Jan 2017 #20

Joy should get Chuck Toady's time. I think he's worse then Greta Raine Jan 2017 #21

And Greta played stupid and bolstered Trumps attack on CNN too- craven bettyellen Jan 2017 #31

GVS's show is awful, even if one didn't know her background. She won't last long. Hoyt Jan 2017 #22

I agree, if she doesn't improve her show, she'll be gone. One thing NBC chiefs don't have is napi21 Jan 2017 #29

I think Joy can get a better time slot Dem2 Jan 2017 #24

Agree totally with the OP, they're killing their brand MrPurple Jan 2017 #25

I agree, as well. Rhiannon12866 Jan 2017 #38

As Phyllis Diller used to joke, "one more face lift and she'll be sporting a goatee"! George II Jan 2017 #26

Years of shilling for Faux is bad enough spiderpig Jan 2017 #32

Move Joy, Rachel, and Lawrence to CNN Blue Idaho Jan 2017 #33

Great idea! CNN needs some punch, and dump the Republican airhead panelists. ..Waste of time Alice11111 Jan 2017 #39

The panelists at CNN have got to go MrPurple Jan 2017 #41

Exactly, good analogy. Alice11111 Jan 2017 #42

Today's Media Celebrities Blue Idaho Jan 2017 #46

Fuck MSNBC TeamPooka Jan 2017 #34

Great point. I have great admiration for Joy and will make a point of switching stations when Tanuki Jan 2017 #37

Boycott Greta n/t left-of-center2012 Jan 2017 #40

And the country picked a second rate hack over the real deal world wide wally Jan 2017 #43

Phil Donahue was ditched by MSNBC even though his ratings were the network's highest. tblue37 Jan 2017 #44

Yep I remember thatand Olbermann Generator Jan 2017 #51

Don't watch her show at all Thrill Jan 2017 #45

Joy Reid and Greta. No wonder people are turning off network TV LittleBlue Jan 2017 #52