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
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
General Discussion
In reply to the discussion: Joy Reid should be given Greta's timeslot... [View all]Tatiana
(14,167 posts)38. I think I understand why they brought Greta on now...
and why they won't get rid of her even though her ratings are not-so-good.
She is a wingnut and she is still booking top-tier Republican guests that probably would not go on the other MSNBC primetime shows (e.g. Chris Hayes, Rachel Maddow, or Lawrence O'Donnell). She books the guests and they still speak quite freely with her, from what I can see (just like when she was on Faux). I have also noticed hosts like Hayes and O'Donnell using clips of her interviews with Republican guests to prove the Republican's corruption.
I still think her show is atrocious and I refuse to watch or to give her a chance. But, in the grand scheme of things, I guess she serves a purpose.
Edit history
Please sign in to view edit histories.
47 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
RecommendedHighlight replies with 5 or more recommendations
Totally! I can't change the channel on Greta fast enough! She's so gross.
50 Shades Of Blue
Mar 2017
#4
I know Greta was a purely business decision, but I can't imagine she attracts enough deplorables....
Tarheel_Dem
Mar 2017
#5
A DUer suggested they trade her to Fox for Shep - I'm down wid dat! But yes, MORE JOY,
Leghorn21
Mar 2017
#6
I am OK with your assessment -- I don't dislike him -- but still think Joy is better.
elfin
Mar 2017
#12
Agree, never thought to watch Saturday morning news until I discovered Joy early last...
iluvtennis
Mar 2017
#13
For one extra hour of her a week she would not be able to do the extra long segments she gets
TeamPooka
Mar 2017
#15
I do like the extended panel discussions - get lots of great insights and...
iluvtennis
Mar 2017
#22