This revealed something I've felt for a long time but couldn't quite put my finger on, which is that MSNBC was all just bad-faith pandering to a niche market for the NBC suits. It wasn't close to a real counter to Fox bc those people actually believe in their mission (which is propaganda, not news)
She’s right. People are running from that dumpster fire. Who do they think will be tuning into MSNBC? It’s going to be a difficult pivot from a liberal outlet to a NewsMax. I’d wish them well with that, but it wouldn’t be sincere.
They are basically squeezing her out anyway. Just don't want to fire her because of potential backlash. They have sold out to the Trump media machine.
Time to hit the streets America. Boycott the oligarchs. Tell your representatives to support you and the Constitution. Resist in any way you can
Oh my god, that's exactly what I was thinking! Full disclosure; I thought about it the other day, and then promptly forgot until I read your post. 🤔🙄 My brain is no longer functioning
I did not expect Rachel to put her own job as a bargaining chip for Joy.
But it would have shown real foresight if she had not left us (progressive Americans) in order to pursue $filmmaking$ —at the exact moment we needed her guidance & communication ability.)
One day a week was insufficient.
I like Rachel, but she got out over her skis on the Joy Reid thing. She seems to forget they replaced a black woman with a black woman, hispanic women and a black man. On her staff being cut, she's eventually going back to one day a week, they can't pay for a five day a week staff for one day.
Totally disagree- Rachel was right about Joy Reid. It’s the usual tactic replacing a terrific black woman with others who are black and Hispanic. The Weekend has their base on Saturdays and Sundays. And don’t forget getting rid of Phang and Capehart.
With her prior salary, she will probably just retire and move as far away from the US as possible. Preferably to someplace without an extradition treaty with the US.
America needs a network that hosts the people we can rely on, like Rachel Maddow & Jim Acosta.
Just facts, real news, & no propaganda.
Sorry, just dreaming...
I can’t believe @maddow.msnbc.com is not leaving because staying is condone @msnbc.com actions when they gutted most of her colleagues that work on her show
Only reason would hate for this to happen is, the felon would gleefully be posting about it. Only a schmuck (let alone the person in the WH) relishes in someone’s demise.
Comedy Central. That’s where I got real news till Jon Stewart left. As weird as that is. I’ll never forget when he interviewed Ted Koppell who said “ I’m terrified people are getting their news from you!” And Jon responded by saying “How do think I feel ?! When the rest are getting theirs from you!”
She needs to break from them. Legacy media is finished. I quit watching months ago and will soon be canceling my cable contract. YouTube and Substack are now my go to's.
She could leave when her 100 days of Trump are up, but she could stay too, and it won't damage her brand. She is the star of MSNBC and the only working journalist who criticizes her management on air. My hero.
I wish they’d revive Air America Radio. It had better figures than MSNBC. Rachel was on there, Al Franken before he ran for senate. Sam Seder, Liz Winstead(creator of the Daily Show) Chuck D, Thom Hartmann and many more.
Modern technology means it’s would be easy for people like Rachel who prefer to work from home, it used to get 1.5m listeners and that was in the days before podcasts took off
She can very comfortably retire. Though it won't pay a lot, I could see her associated with a university- teaching, publishing more books & producing more podcasts. It seems that's the work she really enjoys.
Maybe people should collectively start a new network? And or perhaps Netflix could pick it up or? Whatever happens it needs to be accessible to low income folks. @maddow.msnbc.com
Get this out there! Post in every comment section & repost on your page. Post on FB, Instagram, Tictoc. Make sure everyone you know, knows about this. Help save our country!!! and BE THERE!!!
She’s already capitulating —apparently Joy Reid wasn’t fired, rather “she isn’t doing a show here anymore and that’s too bad” —I didn’t expect that Rachel would be an immediate whitewasher
How about a new format where Rachel has intelligent ppl go fishing with her and they just shoot the breeze about the latest BS coming from Washington DC?
Kinda like Daryl Hall's jam sessions in his studio then they cook and eat together.
She has been expanding her brand in the past few years so she’ll be ok. It’ll be one of the last twists of the knife when she leaves MSNBC. They’ll lose the majority of their viewers!
I predict she's gonna quit after the first 100 days are up. If she makes it that long. I would LOVE to see her rage quit and walk off the stage during a live broadcast. That would be marvelous. I think she was close Monday night.
I will tell anyone who will listen that I do not watch MSNBC anymore. The way they criticized Biden the last 6 months before November and still sugar-coated and amplified the lies of trump turned me completely off after 10 years. No more @MSNBC.com for me.
might I suggest @zeteo.com for @maddow.msnbc.com ... @mehdirhasan.bsky.social is a great thinker and debater and while I'm sure the two disagree on many things, they're both committed to good #journalism.
All of these MSNBC journalists that have left or been fired, starting with @mehdirhasan.bsky.social need to build something up together. They've got the money and connections.
You should know that she’s probably contractually obligated to stay, and that resigning will get her sued into the ground and likely cause her a period where she can’t “compete” on her own. she’s not holding back when criticising trump or endorsing any capitulation. So why ask a question like that?
At some point, a non-profit or small grass roots independent outlet will have the cream of the crop to choose from and become a tour de force. We just all have to support them so these journos get paid.
She also (at least after the first 100 days of Orange Tators second term) has an easier schedule only doing one show a week. Gives her more time to also make good money off of her books and speaking tours as well as podcast.
If Rachel, Joy, Katie, Mehdi, Caphart, and others, who aren't afraid to speak straight, band together bringing their MSNBC staff along, there is need for a new media network and millions of followers waiting for that to happen.
Like most people at her level of wealth, exposure and access, she’s way too comfortable to care. That’s more important to her than her brand. She’ll say some things, but will not rock the boat enough to be thrown overboard.
Texas Paul, would you be interested in joining me to prevail upon @mcuban.bsky.social to start a news network that could employ these people MSNBC is getting rid of? It's a perfect thing for Mr. Cuban to invest in, and even run if he wanted to. Surely he could attract some others to invest in that.
I never used to like him. Then he took Hillary's side when Comey screwed her campaign and he also supported Harris/Walz. And his drug company is a boon for people who don't have unlimited insurance coverage for medication. I think he's turning out to be good for regular people.
Hopefully she decides to go build something at an independent media company like Crooked Media or Meidas Touch. Someone like her could help build a powerhouse.
Wherever she goes, I will follow her. I was mad during the election as I felt MSNBC did not take MAGA serious. I returned for her and Jen Psaki and Nicole. Katie pfang is a favorite and she is downsized. If they could upgrade their news, instead of all covering the same thing hour after hour.
Yes, after they've just fired all their non-white people to celebrate black history month, I believe. That's basically informing the pubic that they're onboard with North Korea and Russia in providing support to this new Nazi administration of Trumpnazistan.
Her voice is badly needed, especially now, after the ousted Joy Reid. Unfortunately she will go back to Mondays only in April. Only her and Lawrence O'Donnell talk without filter now. If they leave I can finally cancel Sling and save myself 50 bucks/month.
I think there is a lot of overreactions on this site. Ayman, Jonathan, Katie and Alex are still there. I’m not happy about Joy’s cancellation, and I will watch for her new gig, but I’m not going to leave MSNBC in a snit.
I know a little talk show that got canceled from SiriusXM on 2015. In 2016, they launched their own brand on their website. They now have their own app for listening and they have a network of at least 12 shows. If they can do it, Rachel can.
My fandom for Rachel goes all the way back to the 90s when she and Randi Rhodes handled the morning drive on Air America. That was a grass roots thing. Maybe it’s time for a digital version.
Join me in prevailing upon Mark Cuban to get together with some other like-minded rich people to start this much-needed network. It's desperately needed BEFORE the 2026 election.
RACHEL MADDOW KICKS ASS. RACHEL MADDOW KICKS ASS. RACHEL MADDOW KICKS ASS. RACHEL MADDOW KICKS ASS. RACHEL MADDOW KICKS ASS. RACHEL MADDOW KICKS ASS. RACHEL MADDOW KICKS ASS. RACHEL MADDOW KICKS ASS. RACHEL MADDOW KICKS ASS. RACHEL MADDOW KICKS ASS. RACHEL MADDOW KICKS ASS. RACHEL MADDOW KICKS ASS.
I remember when Keith Olbermann introduced her to the MSNBC audience. Rachel, they don't DESERVE your brand of "Tell It Like It Is." They're too busy, bending over, grabbing their ankles, and mewling, "Harder, Daddy!"
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Time to hit the streets America. Boycott the oligarchs. Tell your representatives to support you and the Constitution. Resist in any way you can
please do this. I am.all in and so are millions of others.
But it would have shown real foresight if she had not left us (progressive Americans) in order to pursue $filmmaking$ —at the exact moment we needed her guidance & communication ability.)
One day a week was insufficient.
@meidastouch.com
only hannities allowed
I can’t imagine her staying.
Just facts, real news, & no propaganda.
Sorry, just dreaming...
For example, https://zeteo.com/ .
How about a new format where Rachel has intelligent ppl go fishing with her and they just shoot the breeze about the latest BS coming from Washington DC?
Kinda like Daryl Hall's jam sessions in his studio then they cook and eat together.
Which fights for the truth .
They chose Black history month to rid yhemselves of minorities.
They've Ave spat on me for the very last time.
I like Ari, but not enough to support yhie salt in the face to all minorities.
#WellDone
Why would she leave MSNBC? Is her reporting untruthful?
Who am I to say she and @lawrenceodonnell.msnbc.com ought to quit,
someone who was a dedicated viewer, that's who.
You could do America a solid and bank roll
If they called it antifa media or something, MAGA would hate it 🤭
She makes questionable choices. The cracks in the facade
The recent losses—all hosted by POS—is a clear capitulation and kissing of the ring.