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Dock_Yard

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14. And what becomes of Alex Wagner, who had that slot till last month??
Mon Feb 24, 2025, 05:18 PM
Feb 2025

MSNBC, did you announce what becomes of Alex Wagner now?
You just stole her 4-night primetime slot for this replacement host.

I liked Alex's style, even over Rachel's.
There's no doubt that Rachel is a killer researcher and fact-chaser and reporter.
But over the years I've found her on-air persona to be ... I don't know ... one-dimensional? Dated? Passe'?

Plus, Rachel cannot do adversarial interviews. She WILL NOT ever interview a non-friendly target.
In this unfortunate era, we need to see a lot more engagement with the "people" doing/supporting the criminals in power.
Hardly anyone left at MSNBC except Ari Melber will engage with the other side.

Mehdi Hasan was the BEST at that. No one could win arguing vs Mehdi. He was a king of confrontational discussions.
Yet, he was purged many months back. Maybe it was justified by more than upsetting MSNBC execs.

If anyone knows about Alex's future, please share.

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I'm not sure how much depth she has. Raven Feb 2025 #1
I have mixed feelings about her. LisaM Feb 2025 #4
Jen has Washington connections, which is her strong point and the name of her show. colorado_ufo Feb 2025 #6
Jen are Ari are my least favorite of all the MSNBC prime time pundits. BComplex Feb 2025 #10
They are moving the women around BumRushDaShow Feb 2025 #2
Just FYI, Tune In simulcasts MSNBC for free. ificandream Feb 2025 #3
I have a "lifetime sub" with Tune In BumRushDaShow Feb 2025 #5
I stopped quite awhile back and only catch it here or there when it pops moniss Feb 2025 #12
"Linda Ellerbee" BumRushDaShow Feb 2025 #13
"And So It Goes". nt moniss Feb 2025 #18
Interesting how subjective all of our opinions can be Random Boomer Feb 2025 #15
Chris Hayes BumRushDaShow Feb 2025 #19
Did I mention how subjective this all is? Random Boomer Feb 2025 #23
For Lawrence - it does appear to look like that but there is a reason BumRushDaShow Feb 2025 #24
Jen Psaki was already on primetime before this shake-up FakeNoose Feb 2025 #7
Chris Hayes is GREAT. He's a serious journalist and does his research. BComplex Feb 2025 #9
Chris Hayes is among my favorites Random Boomer Feb 2025 #16
Only watched her a few times Deminpenn Feb 2025 #8
She definitely won't be sympathetic to the Palestinians womanofthehills Feb 2025 #11
And what becomes of Alex Wagner, who had that slot till last month?? Dock_Yard Feb 2025 #14
Nobody "stole" the 9pm slot from Alex Wagner Random Boomer Feb 2025 #17
She will stay on as a reporter and contributor Deminpenn Feb 2025 #28
Rachael said Alex will stay on as an MSNBC political contributor, but without her own show. SunSeeker Feb 2025 #30
Nope. coffeenap Feb 2025 #20
I find Psaki kind of blah Bayard Feb 2025 #21
Sorry, but she doesn't hold a candle to most of the other anchors on MSNBC. She is just more acceptable to the MAGAs. Jit423 Feb 2025 #22
Jen had Susan Crawford on... Chemical Bill Feb 2025 #25
I think Jen Psaki is great! skylucy Feb 2025 #26
I was hoping that Rachel would stay on past the 100 days. GoodRaisin Feb 2025 #27
Not a fan. SunSeeker Feb 2025 #29
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