YOU MAY recall that when asked by Variety what msnbc could do to "save" itself my advice was: DOUBLE DOWN variety.com/2024/tv/news... Well lookee here they finally listened to me and had Maddow double down: - ThreadSky

olbermann.bsky.social • 40 days ago

YOU MAY recall that when asked by Variety what msnbc could do to "save" itself my advice was: DOUBLE DOWN https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/keith-olbermann-msnbc-trump-1236250240/
Well lookee here they finally listened to me and had Maddow double down:

Comments

lucky7deb.bsky.social•40 days ago

Still a hard no from me.
I've turned off cable news, including MSNBC.

rmwkenpo.bsky.social•40 days ago

Well according to Rachel (cough cough) Alex wants to really get back to her “field reporting” (cough cough) passion. 🤣🤣👌👌

chiefsadface.bsky.social•40 days ago

Let's see where this goes.
I haven't been as hard on Rachel as you and I am very aware of what you think of Lawrence.
I just hope they are as critical as Fix Noise but with actual facts.

lovethispost.bsky.social•40 days ago

Don’t mean to be callous, but does this mean Alex Wagner is gone?

salsantamaura.bsky.social•40 days ago

No. Rachel's return to five nights is only for the new "administration's" first 100 days. During which time Wagner will be doing "special reporting." After that everything goes back to the way it was.

lovethispost.bsky.social•40 days ago

Damnit

infpa2.bsky.social•40 days ago

They’ve always undermined Wagner. This is one big slap in the face. Not great workplace behavior, IMHO.

corgilover129.bsky.social•40 days ago

I always felt you were correct about her, when you called her a sell out on your podcast. If she wants to write about history, then go teach it at a university. She wasn’t with us when we needed her most. If you don’t show up for the war, what’s your point?

maxepaws.bsky.social•40 days ago

I won't watch to they get rid of morning Joe.

hersheysquirtz.bsky.social•40 days ago

Russia Russia Russia five times a week? Yayyyyyyyyyyy! ❤️

rachelmaria55.bsky.social•40 days ago

Maddow’s effectiveness was seriously hampered when she went to 1 night a week - which I understood her reasons for doing so. 😎🖖🏼🇺🇸

coloradoscottr.bsky.social•40 days ago

Rather see you comeback on air.

7746.bsky.social•40 days ago

She won’t be able to save them. I’m not falling into that trap again.

djvagirl.bsky.social•40 days ago

Thank you Rachel 💙💙💙

don-shea.bsky.social•40 days ago

I don’t care. I’m still boycotting. Probably forever.

bodyballistics.bsky.social•40 days ago

Didn’t you lobby for her to even get the job to begin with along with that other guy named Kornacki?

sleepycongressman.bsky.social•40 days ago

All respect to you and Rachel, Keith

But, no.

royoandannie6475.bsky.social•40 days ago

Great, I set up at 9 pm. every evening to hear the truth and facts !
Magats are losing their minds...

riversong11.bsky.social•40 days ago

Sorry but I can't stand her. But I'd like to see you back on the air

jr250.bsky.social•40 days ago

Keith's countdown was the one thing I recorded from cable TV so I wouldn't miss. I thought Rachel could have stood up for her mentor just slightly more than the seemingly nothing she did. She's good, just not at Keith's level, no one is.

bradaden.bsky.social•40 days ago

Does zero good if she acts like she has for the last 10 years. You handed her the platform on a silver platter and she squandered it.

sabriga.bsky.social•38 days ago

I remember when you were the first pundit to give Air America host Rachel Maddow her first shot at hosting at tv show -- best move ever in national journalism 👍

johnpolecat.bsky.social•40 days ago

I’m still never tuning in again. MSNBC lost me forever.

usmarine.bsky.social•40 days ago

It stinks that you’re not there, as I watched you light up the screen…

theflippsyd.bsky.social•39 days ago

Not interested in saving MSNBC. Not interested in Joe, Andrea, Katy, management that didn't back anyone who spoke truth to power. I don't need analysis, a history lesson, or someone to document fascism.US media failed -- never held Republicans to the same standard as Democrats.

rialmi.bsky.social•40 days ago

That's a step... hope they do more!

funnybunny1956.bsky.social•40 days ago

😄😄😄😄

kalindas5810.bsky.social•40 days ago

I knew it when I saw that she was going to 5 days a week. They are sinking hard.

metalmom3.bsky.social•40 days ago

Too little Too late. Get rid of Morning Joe and have the rest of the talent take off the bark collar they willingly put on themselves

teddyboogens.bsky.social•40 days ago

"and after that, we are assuming she will be sent to one of the camps for political re-education."

kevanaponte.bsky.social•40 days ago

I'm still not watching the news. I have watched some of the fire coverage on CNN, but when they start talking politics, I change the channel. I am not interested in being mislead so I keep tuning in. I'm much more creative and sleep better.

blue21425.bsky.social•40 days ago

It’s a start but not nearly enough
I love her but I’m still not watching

melaniemac73.bsky.social•40 days ago

Yes!

truckfump2.bsky.social•40 days ago

Your best buddy Lawrence O'Donnell just pronounced "chutzpah " phonetically 🤣🤣🤣

truckfump2.bsky.social•40 days ago

I agree, brilliant suggestion.
Daily Rachel will make it bearable to live through the nightmare that is sure to be Drumpf's first 100 days.

bgw5459.bsky.social•40 days ago

I don't care

mynahleague.bsky.social•40 days ago

The ratings must be down. Good for Maddow though.

ihippie.bsky.social•40 days ago

Still think Keith ought to be running that place.

morgans51.bsky.social•40 days ago

Nope. Not watching. Maybe if Joe and Mika and the afternoon Republican line up are replaced with Velshi and Phang and Keith gets whatever time slot he wants I will consider it. Oh and don’t forget to beg Medhi to come back.

its-the-atmosphere.bsky.social•40 days ago

only 100 days ... ?

panman72.bsky.social•40 days ago

with all due respect I much prefer you over her , no disrespect intended

strykerc6.bsky.social•40 days ago

Unfortunately, she and Nicolle are the only thing left to watch, except Ruhle, but she's on late and I get sleepy.

lisa7nicole.bsky.social•40 days ago

Only a fool would get suckered back into giving MSNBC ratings. This is only going give him a platform for his first 100 days and people are falling for it.

Even after the MSM has loaded us onto trains head toward camps, and chambers, we still want to watch our own demise.

We've learned nothing.🙄

tja19.bsky.social•40 days ago

Smart move.

thomaspound63.bsky.social•40 days ago

They need to bring you back

mixie943.bsky.social•40 days ago

I do recall you telling them that Abe you were spot on. However, unless they get rid of Joe “a scar on the ass of journalism” Scarboro and Mika, then this isn’t going to bring back the viewers. It just won’t.

mbajd.bsky.social•40 days ago

I used to like her, but as with many 'stars' she went off the rails

doggone9.bsky.social•40 days ago

No no no
She lies, they all lie.

luvieh.bsky.social•40 days ago

if they truly knew, they'd get a rachel / olbermann / lawrence lineup so that the 🔥 can be brought every nite.

also why isn't @msnbc on bluesky ffs?🤡 @nbcnews.com

vicstar64.bsky.social•40 days ago

I can’t wait but what I really can’t wait for is when China invades the island country we are supposed to be protecting watching Trump the coward chicken out of our duty with a drunk rapist leading the military

iconnectionmkt.bsky.social•40 days ago

Of course, MSNBC as well CNN and many other news outlets lost a lot of viewers since the election because the way they handed (normalized) Trump's campaign, so now they want us back? NO thank you, even though I like Maddow, and Lawrence, I won't go back! Sorry @maddow.msnbc.com it's not you, it's me

hillwomans.bsky.social•40 days ago

Too little too late. If Joe and Mica would apologize to the country for the disgusting sniveling groveling journey to maralagos. I cannot look at them without getting furious.

douglasroutabega.bsky.social•40 days ago

LOVE MADDOW!💙

kellyrdn.bsky.social•40 days ago

Would be so much better with you there Keith!

wasjustwondering.bsky.social•40 days ago

Gotta sell them ads! 🤔

distractyourface.bsky.social•40 days ago

or maybe everyone is trying to cash in, one way or other??

birdie56.bsky.social•40 days ago

I love Rachel but I won't tune in to MSNBC

funnybunny1956.bsky.social•40 days ago

Just put it in anyway

some-random-nurse.bsky.social•40 days ago

You can listen the next day on podcast. That’s what I often do

trshea.bsky.social•40 days ago

If you love her, you kind of have to support her employer

birdie56.bsky.social•40 days ago

Nope. No I don't

butlersride.bsky.social•40 days ago

You’re still not getting your $437 back.

wantofaname.bsky.social•40 days ago

Nice, Maybe I'll watch some just to support her

elizajayne.bsky.social•40 days ago

It won't lure me back to MSNBC after all her Biden bashing after the debate.

gallo678.bsky.social•40 days ago

I love Rachel Maddow but I’m never returning to MSNBC. Nice try MSNBC. If they want viewers back, an apology and honesty would be a start. Until then it’s a no for me.

martymerrill.bsky.social•40 days ago

100% agree here. I haven't watched since the election.

mariaelenasilva.bsky.social•40 days ago

Ditto

readinggrandma.bsky.social•39 days ago

I have not watched MSNBC since the debate where the panel attacked President Biden with no words against trumps lies! 😳😳😳

some-random-nurse.bsky.social•40 days ago

Her show gets broadcast on podcast the next day

gallo678.bsky.social•40 days ago

Don’t care. I’m not watching. She is still on their payroll.

some-random-nurse.bsky.social•40 days ago

That’s fair.

some-random-nurse.bsky.social•40 days ago

I have really enjoyed her ultra podcast and the book based on it. The Deja News has been excellent. I rarely watch tv at 9 anyways so I have always kind of gotten stuff in other way from her.

kayzy.bsky.social•37 days ago

I wish you could buy MSNBC!

americansilo.bsky.social•40 days ago

Keith. c'mon man.

behindyourmom.bsky.social•40 days ago

Pasadena.

lazyliberal.bsky.social•39 days ago

Some people keep burning themselves on the stove too! @haventlearnedathing

flipkid54.bsky.social•40 days ago

Wow, and here I thought I was one of the only people that gave up MSNBC cold turkey after Election Day (and Colbert and Kimmel and Seth Meyers). I guess, maybe, I *might* go back someday… but it’s still too soon.

gmann13.bsky.social•40 days ago

Snap out of it, Keith. We’re not watching pundit TV ever again.

cavalrysword.bsky.social•40 days ago

Then what ARE you going to do?

gmann13.bsky.social•40 days ago

I have found trusted sources here on Bluesky. I have also downloaded apps for The Associated Press, BBC world news, The Guardian, NPR and The Atlantic.

I may add more. I’m looking for a variety of straight shooting news sources.

dreamyaj.bsky.social•40 days ago

They should have you back. 11th hour/countdown?

dodgeintercept1.bsky.social•40 days ago

Trump is good for their profits

dodgeintercept1.bsky.social•40 days ago

Has maddow done any story on Gaza ?

realroffs.bsky.social•40 days ago

Way too late for me.

Done and done.

smknjohnny17.bsky.social•40 days ago

they could also stream on more platforms. without having to subscribe to Hulu or You Tube for $100.00 a month. they would at least reach more people.

some-random-nurse.bsky.social•40 days ago

Free podcast the next day of her show

smknjohnny17.bsky.social•40 days ago

where would i find it?

some-random-nurse.bsky.social•40 days ago

I get it on apple podcast

katswhiskey.bsky.social•40 days ago

It's in Sling, which only costs $35.00-40.00 for the package that contains it

smknjohnny17.bsky.social•40 days ago

a month; correct?

katswhiskey.bsky.social•40 days ago

Yes.

smknjohnny17.bsky.social•40 days ago

i believe i checked Sling out where i live. i didnt see it offered in any of its packages.

katswhiskey.bsky.social•40 days ago

It's in the Blue package.
I don't know why it would be different where you live.

leolouie.bsky.social•40 days ago

I’m done with the Trump show.

frankbishop.bsky.social•38 days ago

It’s going to be a lengthy period of daily insults, lies, criminality, deceit, misogyny and bigotry. Keep your eye on the grift as that’s what it’s all about. Money is the key to his black heart. Watch for it, blast it on the public sphere and keep at least the opinion guardrails constant.

mark5221.bsky.social•40 days ago

Time to circle the wagons

hermioneishere.bsky.social•40 days ago

Still not going to watch.

greenman44.bsky.social•40 days ago

good...AND ...Keith is a national treasure

searchme.bsky.social•40 days ago

Don’t care, not gonna watch. I am done with main stream media.

rudy31970.bsky.social•40 days ago

I forget, did you date Rachel also? It’s hard to keep track without a score card.

jareedo.bsky.social•40 days ago

Here's to step 2 of ejecting the Joe & Mika AM Bootlick Show into the sun asap.

jimmypgilbertaz.bsky.social•40 days ago

The MSM love Trump for the ratings he brings them. I still won’t f*cking watch.

katswhiskey.bsky.social•40 days ago

I canceled Sling, which had MSNBC. Won't be renewing.

futureexpatriate.bsky.social•40 days ago

That’s still a NO. What MSNBC has been doing is totally awful and not even @Maddow — who was adore — can tempt me back into the fold.

Now, if you FIRED Joe and Mika, it might help.

rainsking.bsky.social•40 days ago

F Joe and Mika - cowards
@morningjoe-msnbc.bsky.social

bethlee197679.bsky.social•40 days ago

Still not watching ….the content will be the same and unfortunately I don’t see Rachel calling it out like she used to, her overlords won’t want to piss off the felon…..nope, not watching.

dudeneil.bsky.social•40 days ago

I tend to not watch her because of the repetitive nature of her delivery. She can drive a point home like nobody's business.

jumpytermite.bsky.social•40 days ago

msnbc has comments turned off on bluesky page....wonder why? 🤣
Nope, not tuning into opinion tv from msnbc.....or any of them

gtrbuff.bsky.social•38 days ago

I remember when you introduced her on your show years ago.

twistedphilosopher.bsky.social•40 days ago

Love you Keith, but corporate media is corporate media. I will never watch MSNBC again no matter who is the anchor because the owner is still the same. We need to kill corporate funded so called "liberal" media because they are not there in good faith. Foxes in henhouses. I will stick to your pod.

bluejayyoung.bsky.social•39 days ago

They ought to bring -you- back.

don4488.bsky.social•40 days ago

You go, girrl.

craftyme25.bsky.social•40 days ago

Nope. Not even Maddow will get me to return to MSNBC. Lawrence was my favorite in the lead up to the election and I can’t even watch his show. Done watching corporate news. They helped juice the 🍊traitor back to power.

wokecenter.bsky.social•40 days ago

They will get their viewers back if they focus on real issues affecting the mast majority of Americans instead of all the virtue signaling and pushing crazy left ideas!

shereades.bsky.social•40 days ago

I predict she is going to need bigger boards to keep track of The Convicted Felon
100 days of chaos

aiminghigher11.bsky.social•40 days ago

As much as I have missed watching Rachel, since she went to once a week, and then me having stopped watching all together, this is at least hope for the survival of MSNBC’s ratings.

pixieinthed.bsky.social•40 days ago

No. Five nights of repetitive lecturing is five nights too many. And don't get me started on the poor interviewing skills.

hygrowth.bsky.social•40 days ago

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤡

kcampbelljr.bsky.social•40 days ago

I feel like this is a repeat of something I've seen before. Maybe stop being cute and do your damn job. I hope the podcast specials were worth it Ms. Maddow.

zacster911.bsky.social•40 days ago

I wonder if that whole Michael Steele confronts Joe Scarborough was just a bit thought up in their weekly programming meeting to save what audience they have left and possibly get some more back?
If you've ever worked in Media it wouldn't surprise.

zacster911.bsky.social•40 days ago

The only way I watch that Network again Rachel or not is when they get on the air and apologize their viewe for the bs they pedaled for years. Scarborough's roots in the tea party and the panhandle of Fl?
You can take the boy out of the panhandle but you can't take the panhandle out of the boy.

angrybluebird.bsky.social•40 days ago

Well, Doggies! Yew-haw!!

kswisher.bsky.social•40 days ago

Will she demand payment she deems appropriate?

joeblow8.bsky.social•39 days ago

CONGRATS OBO, YOU CRACKED 1K LIKES. YOU MUST FEEL REALLY NEEDED TODAY.

schadenfreude666.bsky.social•40 days ago

Keith knows the biz..!

megalsmom.bsky.social•40 days ago

Great column

1pissedoffgoat.bsky.social•40 days ago

I’ had a hard time watch Jen Psaki

llb-71.bsky.social•40 days ago

She speaks truth to power. I look forward to hearing more from her and msnbc!

rainsking.bsky.social•40 days ago

Love her big brain !!

carole-62-angel.bsky.social•40 days ago

This is a bright light for us. One hour of sanity a night will certainly help.

proberts01.bsky.social•40 days ago

Too little too late. The chattering class is scared. Fuck MSNBC.

dlutzow.bsky.social•40 days ago

Go Rachel!!! Let's keep independent voices loud and clear. Morning Joe seems to have sold his soul and kissed the ring of MAGA 💲💲. Say it ain't so Joe, that you have crossed to the Dark Side.

undone-fornow.bsky.social•39 days ago

✔️💙

attennis.bsky.social•40 days ago

I will NOT watch any main stream media. I get my news from the BBC ( not perfect but the most reliable).

salsantamaura.bsky.social•40 days ago

I gave up watching the BBC, except for Question Time via Britbox. BBC regular news is no better than U.S. broadcast networks, platforming Republiwhigs in deplorable episodes of "bothsidesism."

elfmom.bsky.social•40 days ago

If they want to make ratings go up, they need to keep her there.

meesh503.bsky.social•40 days ago

Unless the media stops "sane washing" everything that comes out of der Lider's mouth it doesn't add up to a hill of beans.

carolynbertolino.bsky.social•40 days ago

Thank you Keith and Rachel. I listen to both your podcasts and they help save my sanity.

jackhealy.bsky.social•39 days ago

There are many independent sources of news with excellent reporting. ProPublica, https://Popular.info and The Bulwark are great examples. Also like a few Substack journalists and analysts like Heather Cox Richardson, Joyce Vance, Robert Hubbell and Talking Points Memo.

downwrdspiral.bsky.social•38 days ago

Just listen to her podcast and turn off the tv

wickedferal.bsky.social•40 days ago

Nope, not enough to get me to turn on MSNBC. Joe has to go before I go back. If he stays I stay away.

charliehaviland.bsky.social•40 days ago

Yep

ricsilvestre.bsky.social•40 days ago

We should have YOU, sir, on the air also!

ilgreven.bsky.social•40 days ago

Ironically, I think that would piss Rachel off enough for her to leave MSNBC...

ricsilvestre.bsky.social•40 days ago

You are right, Andy, on the other hand, one liberal can dream about having Rachel and Keith on good terms again

grumpyliberal.bsky.social•40 days ago

Won’t bring me back. RM is the most maddening show host ever. Takes 40 minutes to say what she could say in 10.

bokehrama.bsky.social•40 days ago

jfc…I thought I was the only one! Whenever I watched I found myself constantly scream, “Get to the fucking point, already!” I agree with her politics but man o’ man!

zacster911.bsky.social•40 days ago

Truth. I used to start the program change channels for 5 minutes come back just to see if she's made her point. I liked to watch but that babbling was like watching ice form. Not to mention she only cared enough to work 1 day a wk at the most important point in history so she could go fishing

grumpyliberal.bsky.social•39 days ago

Huge Zappa fan, as well.

ctkatz.bsky.social•40 days ago

sounds to me like the suits at spinco are panicking over their ratings.

612lakes.bsky.social•38 days ago

It’s a start.

chingachguk.bsky.social•40 days ago

Is she ever going to do a facts based program?

robertdavid.bsky.social•40 days ago

I'm not going to watch it. She's too diplomatic.

This age requires a sword, fire, and brimstone.

redfilefolder.bsky.social•40 days ago

OMG so MSNBC I guess they are throwing Alex to the dogs. I love Rachel but seriously this station are such users.

jeanmagsmarie.bsky.social•40 days ago

Both you and Rachel called for Biden to step down and look where we are now. Neither one of you are to be trusted.

norcagal-54.bsky.social•40 days ago

Biden should have allowed a nominee at the convention. I'm a stalwart Biden supporter. We've all seen the toll this office takes on it's residents. The office had taken a toll on him. I voted for Kamala & Hillary. Neither woman had a chance in hell of getting elected. We're all gonna suffer.

bkittrell29.bsky.social•40 days ago

Will you come back for the first 50 (or more), please?

teflonthedon.bsky.social•40 days ago

Great for her! She’s good

starjet.bsky.social•40 days ago

I didn't miss her show during Trump I, subscribed to the podcast and everything. Not sure if I have the same urgency now.

trueblu3tulip.bsky.social•38 days ago

She and Lawrence are the only, only, only reason I kept Sling for so long. They should have listened to you sooner, 'cuz they sure weren't listening to us!

sunnyyellow22.bsky.social•40 days ago

I love Rachel

puprluvr.bsky.social•40 days ago

The other piece of this is shitcanning Joe and Mika

vinewood-og.bsky.social•40 days ago

They were all always the Trojan "moderates."

News as entertainment, should be illegal.

blacklabstwo.bsky.social•40 days ago

Once they merged the entertainment and news divisions that was the beginning of the end.

peter-doubt.bsky.social•37 days ago

Keith got the boot when Comcast took the big office... almost immediately (correct me if I'm wrong, Keith)

bluejayyoung.bsky.social•39 days ago

Precisely. Cheyefsky was a god-damned prophet.

Watch the scene with the stockholders' meeting.

News for profit.

blacklabstwo.bsky.social•39 days ago

Exactly

puprluvr.bsky.social•40 days ago

Exactly.

getfcked.bsky.social•39 days ago

like she’s gonna save truth in journalism. Like most rich folk during the pandemic, she fled and holed up in the mountains while MAGA reupped.

julpep763548.bsky.social•40 days ago

I watch Rachel on UTube. Her "Public Service Announcements" are very informative.

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