Honest question: Could someone explain the Morning Joe thing? [View all]

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I worked on the Hill in the 90s when Scarborough was nothing more than a soldier in Newt Gingrich's takeover of the House. He stood out only by being young and obnixious, and later because of whispers involving his interactions with an ill-fated intern.

I've watched bits and pieces of the show, but can't stand to watch for more than a couple of minutes. It's completely empty and shallow. In terms of Mika, she's got a stellar resume, but every clip I watch she's simply trying to add to the collective wisdom of the day, which is almost always heavy on the intrigue and gossip, but short on substance.

I understand why it's a staple for Politico and a bathrobe wearing Trump, but why is there a thread on it every day on DU? And why do people care so much about their personal lives?

I'm not trying to knock anyone who watches. I'm just curious because I don't get it at all.