MSNBC, Part 9

Is the Rachel Maddow podcast good? How about the Chris Hayes podcast?

[crickets chirping]

Five golden rings!

Katy Tur should rethink those glasses. She's so pretty, and they make her look like a muppet with furry eyebrows.

Love how wirey Heilmann is.

I’m finding myself more, and more, attracted to David Gura, what do we know about him?

He's really growing on me too.

David Gura looks like he has a number of bodies buried in the basement of his house.

David Gura's old face.

David likes pussy!

David is the type of guy that uses a gay intern who is obviously in love with him to do all the menial work because he knows the gay guy will, but then goes home at night fucks a chick.

lol what explains Gura's glow up? Just weight loss or he had some surgery? He looked horrible before

Eh maybe he's a bit slimmer but mainly it's the haircut, the glasses, and the TV makeup.

I recently caught his weekend show and found it quite lively. He seems like a Today show material.

why does MSNBC always start later than the other news channels? CNN and Fox "News" start on weekdays at 4 AM while MSNBC not until 5 AM. On weekends CNN again is at 4. Fox at 6 and MSNBC not until 7! I mean I'm not usually up that early but they get good ratings you'd think they'd start at the same times as their competitors.

and enough of the Dateline marathons on weekends and holidays. Why can't MSNBC put some weekend nightly programming and specials? On Sunday at 9 they do have 1 usually but the rest of the night no

Robert Costa looking so good on Nicolle's show now.

I'll keep tuning in as long as they keep letting Gabe DiBenedetti fill the screen.

^^Tragic hairstyle choice by Mr DiBenedetti

Jill Wine-Banks went big, ditched her pin, and sported a spider and web necklace last night. Very nice.

I am so in love with Jill Wine-Banks.

Anybody see Fox reaction to the Flynn hearing? Many were saying that the judge would vindicate the Flynn was tricked theory. Lol. That didn't really pan out. Wonder how that little reality bomb settled over there?

Bump.

I love her, too, R19. Of course, I’d rather have sex with Robert Costa, however.

I'm still pining over my beloved Ari Melber.

Has someone Vince Fostered Steve Kornacki?

Paul Sonne, Washington Post national security reporter, is cute.

Hmmm...

I think this one was created first, R26.

Who was jealous of Melissa Harris-Perry when she worked for MSNBC?

Bump

Elise Jordan is a boring host (subbing for Nicole Wallace).

Bret Stephens turns out to be a Led Zeppelin fanboy.

Kornackie is back..subbing for Matthews.Same 'ol Repub. talking points. His Log Cabin Meeting ended too early--yuck, still.

MSNBC beats Fox in key ratings for first time in 17 years

Is Ari Melber getting huge ratings? The network must think he’s a big draw since they gave him another show.

So I must be the only one who changes the channel or takes a nap when he comes on? Rapping is bad enough when it's done by rappers -- hearing/watching it done by white boy wannabes is intolerable. Especially when I'm looking for a news show!

This happened on Ari’s show this week:

Ari: “I know that you’re a fan of Wu Tang Clan....”

Jill Wine Banks: “Oh, yes!”

Among the many things that I love about Jill Wine Banks is that she's polite no matter what. I hope that Ari What's-It appreciates that about her too.

Joy Reid has been getting the Rachel spot this week. Her wig is always a little askew as if some queen put it on for her back stage with a cracked compact

I will be happy when Nicolle, Rachel and Lawrence are back.

Me too, R38. Among the MANY things I hate about Xmas are all of the substitutes on MSNBC. Except for Steve Kornacki, who's cuter than anyone he's subbing for.

I wonder if Chris Hayes wears boxers or briefs. I hope it's boxers.

I'm fine with the substitutes this week. I mean I prefer when a show has its usual host but I'm not turned off by the guest hosts this time

R35 That was the greatest exchange! I adore Ari and Jill is fabulous. Ari is quickly becoming my second favorite after Rachel, who is just untouchable.

Why is this droopy, chinless, sadsack Republican Congressman, Ryan Costello, on the channel so often? He hates Trump so he doesn't offer a current Republican position on issues and he doesn't have much else to say other than "Trump sucks but Democrats suck, too."

He sucks.

Hate Joy Reid, even before her homophobic past was revealed. Don’t get the appeal.

Hallie Jackson has been subbing for Stephanie Rhule for the whole week.

Ari Melber is doing a Best of 2018 show which is essentially a tribute to himself. It should be called “Wasn’t I Too Adorable for Words in 2018????”

And the answer is: Yes, he was. He revived the 6 pm slot, and I love when court and investigation news break in his hour.

My future ex-husband has not been wearing his wedding band. I know this is a signal to me, and yes my darling I WILL marry you.

Yasmin Vossoughian Calls Into The Show With Baby Updates | MSNBC

I'm almost surprised MSNBC hasn't started doing a NYE show. They could surely get a celeb or 2 to co-host. Ari Melber would happily be involved

R50, then we'd have to rap our way into the new year! No thanks -- Turner Classic Movies has a "Thin Man" movie marathon, followed by "That's Entertainment", which all sounds like fun.

Please get Steve Kornwacky off my tv; He, simply put, cannot dance w/ the big guys,gals, and guests.

I really need Adam Jentleson to be naked and in my bed.

I guess Chris Mathews and Brian Williams both extended their holiday breaks, so Steve to the rescue!

Where’d Joseph Soboroff go? No more anchor duties?

Jacob

I'd love to make love to Robert Costa and his hairy man-parts and firmly=thick piroca!

Kornacky's Log Cabin and big board shtick are excruciatingly sophomoric. He's in Chuck Todd/Hugh Hewitt territory... and becoming more unwatchable. Team him up with um, ahh, Andrea Mitchell in the pre-prime time repub- friendly shows.

McCay Coppins is back

So glad Lawrence is back.

An afternoon of Glass-eyed Kasey Hunt and Hallie Jackson ...harping motormouths Chris Jansing is much better then Chuck Todd on MTP.. Noah Rothman is a flaming queen...get a hose!

Steve Kornacki is back...FFS. enough!!!!!!

He (Kornacki) just ball-washed a Rep Congressman from NY about the House Ways and Means Committee getting Trumps taxes. Absolutely no push back or follow up when said Congressman called this a slippery slope. Fucking journalistic malpractice. Have to go now...Steve's at his fucking big board. Blue shirt w/ rolled up sleeves, tan pants, long tie and scroll of paper in right hand...check lol.

Korn Yacky is so annoying. He makes me feel like an old man yelling at the TV wishing he would stop shouting everything! Speaking of feeling old the demographics for MSNBC must really be for geriatrics. They keep showing ads for sneakers for seniors and smart phones that grandma can manage to operate.

Agree. he's so spastic w/ his motor mouth and arm gesticulations...borderline neurogenic or psychological.

OMG, where is Nicolle?

Nicole’s face is puffy and her eyes are squinty. She looks odd. Glad she is back.

What did Jonathan Lemire do to his hair? OMG, I almost thought I was looking at a different person this morning.

Jonathan Lemire finally combed his hair. He looks great.

Andre Leon Talley, wearing what he referred to as a “sleeping bag” but which looks more like an ugly red igloo that takes up half the set:

Ari Melber: “Leon, you look great!”

Anyone wanna see Chuck Todd in Speedos?

Joy Reid is doing an interview with Nancy Pelosi on MSNBC right now and Joy is wearing the most obscene hot pink lipstick that make her already large lips look almost clown like, what was she thinking?

R71 I’d rather stab my eyes than see that.

R72 Joy’s lipstick is tragic. Meanwhile, Speaker Pelosi is looking fabulous. She really is the best dressed politico in Washington. Love her style.

Oh please the sight of Chuck Todd in speedos or watching his show is a no go for me.

Chuck Toad wipes back to front

Why is Chuck Todd away so much? Perhaps public speaking coursework and obtaining a journo degree? He was a music major (incomplete) in his FL college days and it def. shows.

[quote]Chuck Toad wipes back to front

I hate Chuck as much as everyone else, but why is this juvenile insult so popular? And why is front-to-back considered the ONLY way to do it?

Also, Kornacki isn’t the greatest, but he is NOT A REPUBLICAN, you freak, and Ari Melber is awful, awful, awful.

“Let’s be clear.” “You’re saying, on the record...” “As Jay-Z once said...”

For women wiping back to front can cause infections for men it is just gross..I guess. I am so happy when Toad is not hosting. I hope he travels alot this year.

I've wondered this too, R76. When I first noticed he's absent so much, I was kind of excited thinking that MSNBC had gotten rid of him. For a while, I thought maybe Katy Tur was taking over the show because she was on for such a long stretch. How I wish they'd find another role for him. His supercilious attitude is so grating. His Wiki page notes that he's NBC's "Political Director" so maybe that aspect of his work, whatever that entails, is taking up his time.

Ugh, weasel turd Corey Lewandowski is on Chris Matthews now, debating merits of the border wall with fellow repug Charlie Sykes. Corey is dancing as fast as he can, reciting all the Trump/Huckabeast lies, and Sykes won't even deign to look at him, while he rebuts all the shit Corey's spewing. I’m disappointed in MSNBC for wasting time on this crap.

Behind the scenes: Andre Leon Talley brings up a certain name while Ari tries to weasel out of saying he doesn't know who she is. Ari fans, you have been warned.

Damn, that's not the clip. Ari must have known better than to keep it posted. He didn't know who Joan Crawford was.

^Definitive proof Ari's straight.

I love Nicolle Wallace. I know she is likable, but I can't figure out why I adore her so much.

I feel the same way, R84. I really like Rachel Maddow, but it's just not to the level of my admiration for Nicolle. Of all of the on-air talent, she's the person I'd most like to go out and have a drink with. (On the pundit side, I feel the same way about Joyce Vance.)

Yes! I love Joyce Vance. I follow her on twitter.

Nicolle’s guests seem to like and enjoy being guests on her show. She is very natural and comes across down to earth.

Has DL already dealt with the John Heilemann queeniness issue? He always seems like an overexcited queen in a 50s gay bar....

Screw you r64, FOX has the oldest demographics with all their old, racist, white viewers who wish it was still 1962.

Nicolle has a great mix of characteristics. Some one on a previous thread said it well when he described her as the fun, but not slutty girl in the dorms who was a lot of fun to share a joint with. She's a rare mix of perceptive, intellectual, funny, relaxed respectful, and deferent when called for.

I would very much like to see her do an interview with someone who is adversarial to see how she handles it and how she maintains her cool. To my knowledge, she hasn't interviewed Republican lawmakers who lean Trumpkin like a Lindsey Graham. I think the first thing she'd do is ask for an explanation for the many contradictory statements about Trump and policy.

I haven't read all 9 threads--has anyone commented on how Elise Jordan doesn't blink? She has abnormally long blink/stare intervals.

I can never focus on what she's saying because I'm busy trying to out stare her. It bothers me and seems psychopathic on some level. I thinks she's capable of horrible things for this reason.

r83, I was going to say, I think that puts any doubts about Ari's sexuality to bed (so to speak) once and for all.

It’s annoying when Nicole gets giggly. That “Top Stories of 2018” show she did was unwatchable since she giggled her head off at every stupid joke made by Brian Williams.

Elise Jordan only blinks on payday

Her giggling is one of the things I love about her. I get so pissed off when I watch the news and then I watch her program and she and her panelists aren't so grim. She can be very wry when talking about trump. I love that too.

I have to add, did anybody watch poor Elise trying to host Nicolle's show while Nicolle was on vacation? Horrible. Reading from the prompter really fucked her up.

I like Nicolle's giggling. She is LoLing up a storm right now! The best is they're laughing about Bone Spurs and his utter ridiculousness.

Nicolle Wallace is a refreshing example of how a pretty woman (& a blonde to boot) can be smart. Her hair looked a lot better on "The View", though.

[quote]I have to add, did anybody watch poor Elise trying to host Nicolle's show while Nicolle was on vacation? Horrible.

Yes, she was terrible, but I've never liked her and her Invisalign-looking mouth, anyway. But my sister and I both noticed her makeup was 1000% better than when she's just on as a guest. I guess she does her own (bad) makeup when she guests. She should ask the show's makeup artist to give her a fucking tutorial.

I like Steve Schmidt, who sometimes makes an appearance on Nicolle's show. I bet I would disagree with him on many many things; he's a Republican after all. But I think he has integrity and he has expressed regret for his own campaigning tactics. But man, he just yells when he talks. It's hard to hear what he is saying, because he just gets louder and louder. I get a bit cringey.

This thread's favorite Nicolle W. is now on All In with Chris Hayes.

Nicolle can only giggle. Is she in love with Brian Williams? She acts like she is.

Imagine if a man giggled at Brian Williams as much as Nicole giggles at him. That man would never appear onscreen again.

Lawrence O'Donnell must be pissed, he has been after Rachel Maddow to do a show with him or for him to give her part of his show. Now Rachel and Chris Hayes are doing a show together, he won't take this well.

Here's the clip of Schmidt with Nicolle

Does anybody here know how Chuck Todd's ratings are following Nicolle?

You know how on CNN, Don Lemon comes on Chris Cuomo's last segment before starting his own show at 7/10pm? I think MSNBC should fire Chuck Todd, replace him with Steve Schmidt, and have Steve come on Nicolle's last segment every day before starting the 2pm show.

I liked the Iranian woman who was subbing for Toad. Can't remember her name but she is usually on weekend. She did well enough.

There are no pesos!”

Politically impotent!

[quote] I liked the Iranian woman who was subbing for Toad. Can't remember her name but she is usually on weekend. She did well enough.

Yasmin Vossoughian just recently came back from maternity leave.

[quote] I think MSNBC should fire Chuck Todd, replace him with Steve Schmidt

I think a little bit of Steve Schmidt goes a long way, I can't imagine a full hour of him bloviating his word salad.

Nicolle was saying on her show today that she thinks seeing Michael Cohen testify live about paying off women to keep quiet is going to make a lot of supporters feel differently about trump. I never thought I'd say this about her, but she is being very naive.

Vossoughian is an Armenian name, not Iranian, big difference. Anyway, Yasmin is great. Maybe she should replace Chuck Toad.

R111 She is absolutely being naive. Trumpers are too far fucking gone to ever turn on their Dear Leader.

[r113] it’s not even dear leader with them it is “supreme leader”

Nicolle Wallace has said that her parents voted for Trump, so she must have some reliable info about how at least 2 Trumpers feel now.

Stephanie’s parents are Trump supporters also.

I'd like to spit roast Ken Dilanian with Dave Gur and then switch out Ken for Ari Melber. Anyone at MSNBC who can help facilitate that for me? thanks

Rachel Maddow's parents are also Trump supporters and both she and Wallace have talked about getting along with their parents in the Trump era which basically means not discussing politics at all. I knew about Nicolle's parents, and now I know about Stephanie Ruhle's, making a trifecta.

Bonus points, Maddow and Wallace grew up only about 20 miles from each other in the East Bay area of San Francisco. There's only a year difference between them, so I wonder if they ever faced off each other on debate teams and the like.

They need to start hiring some hot male reporters for the upcoming election. They had all women covering the 2016 election, so it's time to throw a bone to their gay male viewers.

R117 I'll take your leftovers.

Kenny D and those LIPS!

Of all nights for Rachel Maddow to take off. Poor Joy Reid is just not up to this.

^^ No shit! I yelled FUCK! as soon as Joy came on.

On the other hand, Ali Velshi is more than fit to sub for Lawrence O'Donnell -- he's an improvement over the original, in my view.

Is Ali Velshi a homosexual? I once spotted Stephanie Ruehl at dinner once but I thought it would be rude to ask her in that moment

I doubt that Velshi is gay -- don't know why. He does a good job, explains complicated things (like economics!) well. And he calls Trump a LIAR without euphemisms, always a plus with me.

Ali Velshi was married briefly in his 20s. In 2009 he married his second wife, New York-born hedge-fund manager Lori Wachs (when he was about 40 years old). No children, apparently (Wikipedia)

Ali Velshi isn’t gay, he’s just Canadian

LOL r127

Right now, Joy has an EIGHT people panel to talk about the NYT article. Woman can hustle.

Ali Veshie is married? So disappointing. For a gay friendly channel after they fired Thomas Roberts, there are no gay male anchors while CNN and Fox News of all places has one.

I blame Andy Lack

My future ex husband Jonathan Lemire is just a six pack away, r130.

Bump.

[quote] Of all nights for Rachel Maddow to take off. Poor Joy Reid is just not up to this.

Rachel and Lawrence always pick the crappiest days to take off. By the time Lawrence starts his gleeful gloat-fest on Monday, this'll be old news.

I had the TV on mute and looked up to see Vaughn Hillyard reporting. He has this bizarre habit of bobbing up and down when he speaks. I never really noticed it when I would have the sound on but watch him on silent and it is actually hysterical. He is not that great of a reporter anyway, he always has a pregnant pause when asked a question from the anchor in the studio showing that he doesn't really think fast on his feet. Too much time bobbing and weaving.

When Ari Melber appears on TV one day clean-shaven, the next day with full scruff, the following day clean-shaven...

Is he being fashionable? Making a deliberate choice to appear disheveled once in a while in order to appeal to the audience? “Bum Chic”?

Is he hung over? Is he letting the audience know that he’s so busy working that he doesn’t have time to shave?

If he’s not going to shave....why bother combing his hair? Why bother getting fully dressed? Why not show up on TV in his pajamas with bed head?

Does his occasional scruff bother anyone else? Clearly it doesn’t bother his boss.

I thought Hillyard bobs when it's cold.

Did anyone see the hot air traffic controller interviewed on Friday? The one with the dog, who was just about to buy a house with his partner?

There were some great hosts subbing for David Gura while he was on paternity leave. Baratunde was wonderful as was another black commentator with a bald head and glasses. Both quick and really skilled at moving things along which can be hard when there are four guests vying for comment time. Also there was a guest on one of the shows who is one of the hottest in months. His last name is Baron. He has a beard. Perfect. I also love when one of the panelists gets caught with pastry in their mouth and there's a desperate attempt to chew and swallow without actually moving the jaw.

Ari's beard looking just fine when on with Ali at 3. Love Cynthia Alksne too.

The guy on the right, who is always on Up with David Gura on the weekend, is a hoot. He wears a wedding ring, but he's extremely loud and flamboyant. I can't imagine that he's straight. He makes the other panelists uncomfortable with his flamboyance.

Kevin Baron, journalist who specializes in national security issues. Wish they’d have him on more often. Looks great sans beard also.

Thanks for posting his picture. The beard is awesome.

[quote]Kevin Baron, journalist who specializes in national security issues.

I like his look. He has a badass vibe.

Oops I made a mistake. I was referring to the guy to the left in r140 's pic.

I saw Kevin Baron at Le Diplomate the a couple of weeks ago. He was sporting the beard looking pretty hot.

Joe Scarborough is always obnoxious on Morning Joe. SOmetimes the people on the panel can't stand him.

OMG Rachel has totally gone off the rails, twenty minutes into her show and she has done pretty much nothing but read transcripts of Senate testimony from the 70's.

ENOUGH ALREADY.

[quote] ...Vaughn Hillyard reporting..... He is not that great of a reporter anyway,..... he always has a pregnant pause when asked a question from the anchor in the studio showing that he doesn't really think fast on his feet.

R134, Vaughn Hillyard is normally reporting from some field with a farmer or in some factory in a flyover state, he is getting that question from a satellite relay which can cause a delay in him getting the question and then when he replies that takes a second or two to get back to the studio.

I really hate it when Rachel reads us court transcripts but she redeemed herself with the interview of the former DoJ Counterintelligence chief. Talk about a "hair on fire" moment!

Gosh, that elfin Ken Vogel is SO fucking cute!

What are these black jackets that Ken Vogel and Michael Schmidt are wearing? I want one!

Watch Vaughn r148 He does it every time. There isn't a delay on every remote and any reporter worth their salt learns to anticipate a response just as the anchor is about to finish the question. He's adorable but he needs time to grow.

Katy Tur was just on MTP Daily as a guest panelist, not the host (Chuck was there), but I swear that she talked more than he did and kept interrupting John Podhoretz who was another panelist. Poor cute Steve Kornacki, the other panelist, just sat between them and watched it like a tennis match.

Heidi Heitkamp lands as a political commentator at CNBC while Claire McCaskill goes to NBC and MSNBC.

The only thing Vaughn Hillyard needs to do is ride my cock.

Has Josh Barro been banned from the building? I haven’t seen him in air in months.

Dear Lord, Chuck Todd is becoming (more) insufferable and very not up-to-the-job. Unwatchable. With a neckerchief , hand gesturing, and his hair cut/douche-goatee, he looks like a cast member for"Boys in the Band".

Hot Kevin Baron has a hot gay brother Michael who runs Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma.

“Claire McKaskill Unleashed” is pretty fun

I'm embarrassed to say that for a brief moment I mistook Claire McKaskill for Peggy Noonan. Must be the hair and glasses.

R160 Thanks for a good laugh. I hope Claire isn’t an avid reader of DL.

[r160] that would be the plot twist if half these threads were started by Claire McKaskill

I think Katy Tur should leave after her contract is up. She is the weakest link.

- [r163] Mika typing furiously while masturbating about being MSNBC’s only blonde anchor

Mika is so easy to pick on. I can just see her in production meetings saying that they don't know her worth and so they gave her the job of saying the name of the person who is going to ask the next question of the current guest. So her worth is that she can read a paragraph from a news article and repeat the producers direction of who gets to speak next. High value.

Last night I had a dream that Ari Melber was giving me a tour of his condo in his underwear and it was clear that he had the hots for me. Ari grabbed my hand and led me into the bedroom, and out of nowhere Lorne Greene comes into the condo and scold us and tells me to leave.

WTF? Why was I dreaming about Lorne Greene of all people, and why was he cock-blocking me? I've never thought about Lorne Greene before in my life. What a bizarre dream.

Mika's new severe hairstyle is not doing her any favors.

Chuck's stunt double.

I laughed so hard I teared up, R168.

When MIka isn’t speaking, she always appears to be obsessively thinking something like “How do my tits look in this top? Do my tits look great in this top? Is this bra flattering? What if I move my arm a bit like this, does that make my tits look better?”

Ari Melber just played the cluip of Cardi B talking about the government shutdown and then he said, "I just ejaculated in my pants."

Heidi Przbyla?

Are you serious, R171? Did he really say that?

r168! lol Chuck Todd after dark.

Does Ari want to be a musical artist? A quarter of his show today revolved around music.

Emily Jane Fox was kinda bitchy with Rachel tonight. She answered a couple of her questions with several “Well, duh”

Emily's been Cohen's journalistic mouthpiece and appears to like the media attention... been all over cable today w/ her snarky nasal presence. Rachel is Peabody/Emmy bound while Ms. one-note Fox works for Vanity Fair/

OMG, R176, I was going to come here and post the same thing. She acted like a total bitch with Rachel tonight, like she had a major chip on her shoulder.

Jill Wine Banks' brooch tonight was a white frog. I wonder if that refers to a frog (Trump) slowly boiling to death in hot water?

R179 I was surprised Jill was in person on Lawrence’s show. It was a pleasant surprise.

Buzzfeed News, again, making news...all's about to break...pay attention Chuck not-ready-for-prime time-Todd!

President Trump Directed His Attorney Michael Cohen To Lie To Congress About The Moscow Tower Project

Trump received 10 personal updates from Michael Cohen and encouraged a planned meeting with Vladimir Putin.

Speaking of Emily Jane. What the fuck kind of octogenarian cruise wear was she wearing?? Girl needs a stylist stat!!

I thought that too [r182] not only was she bitchy during her interview but she also looked like Betty White circa season 2 of The Golden Girls

Emily Jane needs a nose job, a brow pluck, a hair stylist, a new wardrobe, & a voice coach to sound less babyish. But she seems to appeal to Michael Cohen anyhow, which has been good for journalism.

I just loved seeing Jill in the studio with Lawrence last night. She looks even beter at a3/4 angle than face on.

I wish Rachel would get Jill and Joyce Vance on her show for a sit-down just to hear and watch them chat with each other about the state of America today.

seems like Rachel has a little crush on Emily Jane. It's not creepy but rather sweet. actually. Did Melber really say "I ejaculated in my pants" on tv last night? r171

I want Garrett Haake’s cock in my mouth.

So do I!

I was joking about Ari cumming in his pants

[quote][R179] I was surprised Jill was in person on Lawrence’s show. It was a pleasant surprise.

She was looking for dick.

I want to be "under the desk" giving Peter Baker from the NYT some head,and i will swallow his babies; Jonathan Swan too. I need to be their CUM BITCH and I do not know why? PS I love Nicole's show too

You guys are whores. Lol

And yes. I noticed Rachel seemed super nice than usual with Emily Jane. Hmm

Emily Jane was the only 'journalist' to be at Joe and Mika's wedding - exclusively for Vanity Fair. I was gonna buy an issue but LAURA DERN???? was on the cover and since the mag sucks now, I passed.

Laura Dern is a step up from the usual

Ha ha, AOC just walked past the MSNBC camera with a huge smile and the reporter was clueless

The reporter's name is Mariana Atencio. She's from Venezuela.

What makes Peter Baker so different, so appealing?

[quote]since the mag sucks now, I passed.

It does indeed suck now. My subscription hasn't run out, I guess.

They have a new anchor on right now named Kendis Gibson. Cute, but damn, stumbling repeatedly -- over and over again -- almost choking on his own words.

I'd be nervous too, but that's why I'm not on television. One would think they'd have done a few test runs before giving this guy the slot.

Wow, they cut Gibson off at 15 before the hour, and put Joy Reid in to handle the Trump speech.

Joy Reid’s wig is the worst EVER.

Forget Joy's wig.

She was on fire with that Trump apologist from Florida and rolled her eyes and laughed in his face at his stupid sputterings, finally cutting him off and sending him home.

No MSNBC anchor (or any anchor) is as strong as Joy at shutting the idiots down.

Joy was scheduled all along to cover Trump this afternoon. Gibson was an anchor on ABC and did the news at 3 am. He and his partner had a great chemistry. She left and went to the morning show. This format is different for him. He will get it.

R203, I hope you're right. It was PAINFUL to watch. Not sure why they chose him over Aaron Gilchrist who's been subbing on weekends for years, and is warm and articulate at the same time.

Disagree R202. Joy was on crack, just wouldn't let the guy finish a sentence. Even if he's wrong, the only way to know is to let him have his say, THEN counter it with another side. She came off exactly like Trump's Orange Minions describe, which isn't a good thing.

Who’s that obvious queen with the glasses that does the Saturday morning show?

David Gura. He gay?

Joy kept interrupting the doofus because he refused to answer her question.

I’m not a fan of KC/DC but Peter Alexander is a terrible substitute host

I'm a Kasie fan and thought Peter acquitted himself just fine.

KC/DC is SUCH an embarrassing, childish, gimmicky name for her show.

Kasie is a BernieBro nut. Avoid.

Danny Cevallos' newborn baby must be keeping him up nights because he looks like shit today on Craig Melvin's show.

[quote]Disagree [R202]. Joy was on crack, just wouldn't let the guy finish a sentence. Even if he's wrong, the only way to know is to let him have his say, THEN counter it with another side. She came off exactly like Trump's Orange Minions describe, which isn't a good thing.

Yeah, I saw the interview and I agree. Doing that makes you no better than Tucker Carlson. And my neighbor's dog who shits on my lawn is better than Tucker Carlson.

Wish I was the one keeping Danny Cevallos up nights.

I didn't realize Katy Tur is heavy with child.

Where's Ashley Parker? She used to frequently be a guest but I haven't seen her in a long time.

I believe Ashley Parker delivered unto Michael Bender a child and is taking time off to anoint it.

I’ve heard so many things about Ali Velshi. One is that he is married, one is that he is DL gay, one is that he is closeted at work but open at home, one is that he is dating another female journalist and one is that he has a longtime BF.

I’m more confused that Whoopi at the View without prompt cards

Ashley Parker is on maternity leave. Here's Phil Rucker with the newborn.

Chris Matthews: Time to take the car keys away from grandpa

Chris has his good days.

Yes he does r222 Saturday and Sunday

Matthews was particularly slurry and had some senior moments tonight.

At the end of the final segment with Eugene Robinson and Jonathan Swan, he said, "thank you, Eugene Swan"

Wow, I’ve never seen a bearded woman on MSNBC before. Right now, a woman with a full beard is talking about the Supreme Court with Rachel.

R225: Guuurrrlll, as soon as I saw that bitch's face, I knew someone would race to DL to post about it! I did kind of think it might get its own thread, though. I just wanted to jump through the screen and take a weed wacker to that shit.

Wait. I've just watched the recording of today's (Monday's) Rachel Maddow show and there was no bearded woman. What are you talking about?

R227: Today is Tuesday. It was Jennifer Levi, director of GLAD's (not GLAAD) Transgender Rights Project. It was the last segment of Tuesday's show, around 53.5 minutes in.

Did anyone see Nicolle's show yesterday with Frank Figluizzi saying his only conclusion based on the all the evidence is that Trump and is campaign were working with the Russians to steal the election. It was really stunning to hear laid out like that even though we all suspected

R229 Yes I did. Coming from Frank made my hair stand up on my head.

Russia aside, the most stunning revelation in all of this is that Philip Rucker is straight.

Sez who, R231?

I wanted to smack Mika extra hard this morning. The bimbo kept grilling every Democratic guest about just giving Trump 5.7 billion to open the gov. out of compassion. WTF! I hope the Democrats don't cave to that bullshit or they will lose support and we will be right back here again over the next thing Trump wants. It will just be more and worse next time!

[quote]Did anyone see Nicolle's show yesterday with Frank Figluizzi saying his only conclusion based on the all the evidence is that Trump and is campaign were working with the Russians to steal the election. It was really stunning to hear laid out like that even though we all suspected

I had already accepted this before watching the show. There is no leap in imagining trump and company had no misgivings about accepting Russia's help in steering opinion on social media or helping the Russians out by giving them all their polling data. Donald has an amazing ability to disconnect from any sense of wrong-doing even when he does things he knows are wrong. Completely immoral.

He also has this weird ability to distance himself from things that are incredibly serious, like running the country. He treats the whole thing like a lark. He treats everything that way. The only thing he seems to be able to take seriously is his press.

The bigger issue to me is, is he going to get away with it?

We have been discussing this on these threads for two years now! There isn't anything Figluizzi said that hasn't been written on either this or one of the Treason threads. Did it take them this long to catch up? Or is it that Figluizzi finally felt there was enough revealed evidence to finally say this publicly?

Everything connects to this. Even the fucking shutdown!

I more than suspected that the Trump campaign worked hand in hand with the Russians, but despite feeling this, hearing Figluzzi and Jeremy Bash yesterday was chilling. The threats that the shutdown poses to our security infrastructure both foreign and domestically are really serious and need immediate remediation.

I've gone from accepting that the campaign was in Russian pockets as part of an impromptu project to starting to believe that this has been a carefully planned long term operation spanning back to the 80s when he gained prominence and openly speculated about a presidential bid. The KGB maintained dossiers on prominent Americans, businessmen, industrialists, etc. that the GRU inherited. Czechoslovakian intelligence services began to surveil Ivana's family once she married Trump so who knows what kind of influence and pressure they used on the family to gain access to Trump information or influence him. For all we know, Ivana herself could have been passing information along. And after Ivana, along came the "model" from a former Soviet bloc country,

Trump has long been a Russian mark and potential "useful idiot" I think the only questions that remains is how much awareness he had the he was acting as their agent. I hate thinking "conspiratorially" like this, but I just don't know what other conclusion to reach other than there's a Russian agent in the West Wing.

Donnie Deutsch, please stop defending the integrity of Michael Cohen! Stop calling Cohen “decent”!

I want to continue to be a fan of yours but I can’t if you sincerely think that Cohen is anything other than a scumbag who deserves the maximum jail sentence.

The sharing of polling data is really hard evidence. His fucking campaign chief did it and you know the Orange Menace knew it!

But, at this point, do you think Trump's allegiance to Putin is about fiancial gains or because Putin has horribly vile incriminating phtotos of Trump with Russian prostitures?

Or both??

I want Frank Figliuzzi inside me, quite deeply.

On MSNBC now with Ari, DL faves Carter Page and Sam Nunberg, with fat fuck future jailbird Jerome Corsi, and Michael Caputo.

R239 Unfortunately both no doubt.

R241 I tuned in at the end, what is the deal? Break it down

I don't know why Ari keeps giving these lying right wingers a place to air their garbage. First Steve Bannon and now what he did on his show tonight.

I like Ari, but enough!

I changed the channel as soon as I saw those sleaze bags sitting there. Smug fucks.

[quote]Donnie Deutsch, please stop defending the integrity of Michael Cohen! Stop calling Cohen “decent”!

Nicolle needs to have him on her show only rarely. He's too domineering.

Chris Matthews’ slurring makes the name of his show sound like “Horrible”

There's something I find oddly fascinating about Michael Caputo. I can't quite place my finger on it. Anyone?

That seriously ugly ring he wears on his right hand r247?

Thanks, R218 and R220 for answering my Ashley Parker question. The kid's name is Maz, that's different.

Jill Wine-Banks is a vision in blue tonight.

MSNBC's "The Rachel Maddow Show" sent pizza to Montana law enforcement officials who helped rescue Fox News anchor Bret Baier and his family after a car accident.

"There's something I find oddly fascinating about Michael Caputo."

He cries when he's getting fucked up the ass.

Chris Mathews just said “dicking around”. After a Senator refused to endorse that language, he changed it to “dickering around”, which is not a thing.

Tonight Chris Matthews also mixed up his Nancys. He referred to Pelosi as Reagan!

It's Roger Stone day, both Joe and Mika are MIA.

Garrett’s got a pair of low hangers.

Nicolle's show has a nifty new set today!

AND Jonathan Swoon, uh, Swan is back!

Oh, Nicolle was on the Meet the Press set in DC today. It looked good on her!

Adam Kinzinger, hot repub congressman from IL, was just on with Erin Burnett and seemed oddly reasonable for a republican. He called Roger Stone "creepy" which he most certainly is.

He isn't reasonable, he's a MAGA idiot who compared the wall around his house to the Great Wall of Trump. Also not hot.

Who is Erin Burnett?

Adam is on CNN and MSNBC a lot. He seems like the Repub moderate voice of reason, though I'll admit I don't know him beyond those appearances. And the DL gossip about his hotness, which seems very real.

MSNBC has the best analysts.

R262 Erin Burnett has the 7:00pm time slot Monday through Friday on CNN.

What was the point of Rachel's show?? No pay off after all that. I thought she was gonna tell us why they lie?

I can no longer stand Mika, yesterday the fool wanted to give to Trump. I absolutely hate her. They refuse to go into the studio, I say fire them, who needs them?

Is Chris Matthews your average Irish drunk?

Ari Member is too adorable for words.

Mika is too busy finding and explaining her worth to show up to her job to work. That is what happens when you find your worth. You stop working.

Duh!!

At some point I believe MSNBC will get rid of Joe and Mika then change the name of the show Morning Joe to something else with better hosts for a morning show then Joe and Mika.

I keep expecting Andrea Mitchell to have a stroke on the air. I only watch bits and pieces of her show but it's enough to catch how often she falters and has mini-aphasias. One of these days I'm afraid she's not going to come out of it and slump over at the anchor desk.

[quote]I can no longer stand Mika, yesterday the fool wanted to give to Trump.

What does this mean? Give him what? I didn't see the show.

And I agree that I don't know why in the world MSNBC puts up with their bullshit. If they can't be bothered to do the show every day in the normal way that all the other hosts do their shows, then it should be taken from them and given to someone else who would be more than happy to have it.

Thursday morning Mika said Nancy should give in and give Trump the Wall. I wanted to beat her over the head.

I bet the other people on Morning Joe hate Joe and Mika.

I didn't start watching MSNBC until Trump was elected.

Did Joe and Mika appear more regularly on their show before that?

Who are the new anchors since the election of Trump? I know Rachel was there but are Ari and Nicolle new? CRaig Melvin? Stephanie Ruhl? Those are my faves.

Yes! Who were the stars of MSNBC during the Obama years? Were they hard on him?

I remember when Phil Donahue and Charles Grodin had primetime shows on MSNBC. That seems like a lifetime ago.

BTW, Whatever happened to Phil Donahue? He completely disappeared. You'd think he would have something to say about Trump. Maybe he and Marlo have decided to become non-political to protect the St. Jude hospital that she runs.

Joe and Mika are in 'good' with MSNBC management so yeah, they can do what they want. The staff hates her and loves Joe. She has been on more regularly lately but last year she worked when she wanted to. She is busy scheduling speaking engagements for her book - where Joe often accompanies her. It's said their 'rider' is almost as absurd as some rock stars. Mika does not find the SNL skits about her funny at all. She's pretty witless and humorless and fails to follow the flow of the show.

"Who is Erin Burnett? "

Carol Burnett's dead daughter.

Phil Donahue virtually disappeared when his afternoon talk show went off the air. Was he on MSNBC for long? I wasn't even aware of his show.

I can only assume his retirement from public life was by his choice.

JoeMika almost make me yearn for the "Don Imus In That Time Slot" era.

[quote] When Ari Melber appears on TV one day clean-shaven, the next day with full scruff

I use Ari's stubble to help me remember what day of the week it is. He appears with stubble (and more grey in his hair) on Mondays after a long weekend as Caveman Ari. Then apparently the make-up people get a hold of him for the rest of the week and he does Civilized Ari. Rinse, repeat.

I love Rachel as much as the next person but sometimes I do wonder if the hosts of MSNBC's other shows are required to praise her on their shows -- i.e., I swear every time one of them brings up her name in some way, it's always preceded by "the great" or "the brilliant" or "the incomparable." I mean, I get it, she's the network's star attraction, but still sometimes I'm like enough already.

"Ari Member" is the new Lens Dunham!

Here’s Phil Donahue talking to Amy Goodman about his 2003 firing from MSNBC for his anti-war stance. NBC at the time was owned by GE, which is a big customer of the Pentagon, and the network bigwigs didn’t dare rock the boat. The final program I think was with Greg Palast, exposing fraud in the 2000 presidential vote count in Florida. (Which brings us back to Roger Stone.) Then without any explanation, Phil was gone.

Haven't seen him on MSNBC yet, but have you checked out Morgan Chesky on network NBC as a reporter? Was most recently an anchor in Seattle. He's fucking hot and definitely pings.

Sorry, forgot to post his pic as well

So Joe and Mika have been doing the show from Florida.

Ms Joy Reid looking very cool this morning in steel blue satin with smoky lids to match.

Up With David Gura is the best show on MSNBC. His show is informative and upbeat. It's much better than Joy Reid who follow him. Joy's personality is too combative for a weekend morning show.

I like the way Gura wears funky sneaker with his suits. This morning he was wearing a pair of turquoise runners.

I love that Joy is combative.

So do I, R292.

[quote] Here’s Phil Donahue talking to Amy Goodman about his 2003 firing from MSNBC for his anti-war stance.

A lot of people forget that MSNBC didn't start out trying to be a liberal-leaning network or a counterpart to Fox News. It went through a lot of permutations and didn't finally become a left-leaning network until Obama's presidential run in 2008.

In the early 2000s, following 9/11, MSNBC was trying to out-Fox Fox. They gave right-wing nutjob Alan Keyes his own prime-time show. They gave right-wing radio host Michael Savage a weekend show but fired him when he told a prank caller live on the air that he was a "sodomite" who should "get AIDS and die." And they made a big push to hire people away from Fox News, including Rita Cosby, who had a short-lived prime-time show. I think it was also during this period that Joe Scarborough was brought on board to host "Scarborough Country." And Pat Buchanan showed up regularly as an MSNBC contributor. The only real liberal voice on the network (besides Phil Donahue's brief tenure) was Keith Olbermann.

After the 2016 election, it seemed for a while that MSNBC might be trying to return to this strategy, with the hiring of Greta Van Susteren and giving Hugh Hewitt a weekend show. But neither of those seemed to get good ratings, so both shows were canceled.

And that great success story, Megyn Kelly.

MSNBC needs to dial down the “quirkiness” of its on-air talent. David Gura’s funky shoes, Jill Wine Banks’s brooches, Ari Melber’s scruff and rap lyrics, etc., only distract from the seriousness of the news.

I don’t tune in to the news for shoes and pins and rap lyrics. Enough.

How on earth can anyone find Jill Wine-Bank's pins offensive?

You'd think that someone who claims to be a huge rap fan would know how to pronounce Wyclef Jean.

R296 personified

All of those "quirks" as well as Joy's combatitiveness are what makes MSNBC must-see TV.

R298 Ari just lost major cred there. Yikes.

Who is the black guy who hosts weekend afternoons between 2-4? He is TERRIBLE. Listening to him speak is so awkward and painful. It’s like he’s super nervous and forgets how his tongue works, or like he’s not a native English speaker and doesn’t know which syllable to stress in a 2-syllable word.

He basically knows what he’s talking about, I guess, but he’s way too awkward to be on camera. I feel sorry for him.

Stephanie Ruhle sported a LIttle House on the Prairie look today. Long sleeved, high collared dress that came down to her ankles practically. I could swear she was wearing lace up boots, too.

And it's Monday so tune in for Ari scruff right now!

Rachel ice fishing

I'm getting a cold just by looking at this frozen water

[quote]Burton's recruitment complements the addition of Steve Schmidt, the late Sen. John McCain's 2008 presidential campaign manager, who signed on to help Schultz last year. Schmidt, a former vice chairman at public relations firm Edelman who deregistered from the Republican Party in June 2018, is political analyst for MSNBC.

So does this mean Steve Schmidt is gone baby gone from MSNBC?

It’s strange that Sully Sullenberger doesn’t correct people when people describe “The Miracle on the Hudson” as a plane landing in the river.

You can’t land a plane in a river. You ditch a plane into a river. Ditch does not mean crash. Just like land does not mean ditch.

Sully knows that but he just smiles at “landed in the river”

Because a pilot is supposed to instruct a national audience about aeronautics, wing flaps, gliding, emergency procedures, etc. Stop being such a jealous cunt of Capt. Sullenberger's heroism. He presented. You just like resenting.

Morning Joe was embarrassing this morning. Poor Hans Nichols tried airing his report about the effects the shutdown had on Kentuckians and Joe and company kept interrupting and making fun of him because his set up shot was in front of a beer facility. Hans seemed kinda annoyed and you just know that Hans threw a tantrum afterword to some helpless gay PA who was trying to pick up the pieces.

Matt Miller is adorable. Not hot but cute and sweet. Boyfriend material.

Is Vaughn Hillyard tiny?

R310 Couldn’t agree more!

Did you all catch Rachel’s opening last night? She was cracking me up describing the sweaty mess that was Acting AG Matt Whitaker at his press conference.

I love Matt Miller and Danny Cevallo(sp); Danny has a cute habit of furling his lips at the end of his statements. Both gentlemen are among MSNBC's smartest pundits.

Replace Joe and Mika with Joy Reid and give the weekend "AM Joy" slot to Chris Jansing. Joy has great panelists, but she is too fond of the sound of her own voice, both in speaking at warp speed and talking over her guests. I no longer watch Reid's show as she is nearing the hyper-anxiety level of Steve Kornacki.

OMG! MSNBC reporting actor Jussie Smollett was attacked in Chicago this morning by two men shouting racist and homophobic slurs. Smollett was allegedly beaten, strangled with a rope and smeared with a chemical substance.

Please start a thread.

Do a search of “Jussie” to find multiple threads

Mika feels bad for Jussie but she’s too busy explaining her worth to report on it in studio

I watched a lot of MSNBC all day yesterday but Rachel seemed to be the only reporter who joked about the flop sweat all over Matt Whitaker's lying face. I don't know why any of the reportes weren't all over that detail.

My bf and I were cracking up at Rachel’s flop sweat jokes and impression of Whitaker’s stumbling statement.

Here’s Rachel’s takedown of Whitaker, starting at 6:40.

I almost threw up Last week when Mika said "....and most of all, thank you Joe for marrying me".

[quote]I watched a lot of MSNBC all day yesterday but Rachel seemed to be the only reporter who joked about the flop

Rachel isn't a reporter.

For the first time in months, I missed Rachel's show. Can someone give me a brief fill-in. Thanks.

She wore a black jacket and talked a long time.

[quote] She wore a black jacket and talked a long time.

She also mentioned that it was a busy news day with lots of stories, which led to a lot of shuffling of the papers in front of her.

I wonder how long it’s been since Garrett Haake shot his load.

I didn't see her tonight, but I bet she took the long road around the Mueller investigation by way of some Watergate minutiae. That's usually what's on the menu.

Damn, R325! That came out of nowhere. Woof! Hopefully he gets drained every couple days and shoots big.

I like to think Vaughn Hillyard is a bottom that some lucky top gets to plow at least 2 times a week.

Do we think Vaughn is gay? That young picture of him posted upthread is adorable.

Nicolle Wallace is not wearing a wedding ring. She has lost weight. Anybody know her story?

Isn't Jonathan Lemiere also not wearing a wedding ring any longer? Hmmmmmmm

I know I'm probably way off, but I've been wondering if Nicolle is having an affair with Brian Williams. I can't remember all the instances, but they've appeared together a few times, he brags on her relentlessly, oh I can't remember the other "clues". I'm probably crazy. I don't even know his relationship status or anything.

Garrett is like 6’5”.

Ha, ha. This popped up on my Twitter feed. A 17 year old Robert Costa interviewing Maroon 5. He fought the pudge back then, too.

It’s hard to determine who Nicole is fucking considering she is giggly and googly and flirty with all of her straight male counterparts.

But I’d put John Heileman on the short list.

That's a sharp eye, R330. I would never have noticed the missing ring. I can't tell that she's lost weight.

Apparently, she was on Seth Meyers with Rosie last night. I have to see if I can find this On Demand tonight.

Nicolle on Seth Meyer’s show last night.

How is Robert Costa only 33? He looks terrible.

Jonathan Lemire is sans wedding ring, on Nicolle, and is parting his hair on the left. Which means "I left my wife."

LOL, Nicole is not fucking Jonathan Lemire. Maybe a handy or two but she’s fucking someone who can help advance in her career or at least increase her profile.

You never leave your husband for the Help. You leave your husband for the Boss.

R340: I catch those types of vibes between Nicolle Wallace and Brian Williams...

R332….I just said the same thing! Williams is def. on the list!

You misunderstand me, r340. Nicolle is not the future ex-Mrs. Jonathan Lemire. The idea is laughable. Jonathan has left his wife for me. He has yet to notify me directly of this, but the new part in the hair is clear.

I think it’s nice that Nicolle and Rosie have a legit friendship

Mika at r340, what brings you to the DL?

How's Joe?

Nicolle has lost weight.

Credit must be given to Mika as the best dressed female anchor on TV. She wears the simplest sweaters and tops, often black or navy and always lookes professional. clasy and attractive. Her arms are always covered and her necklines are graceful.

I hate when these women wear what look like cocktail dresses, or worse, cheap tee-shirts with cardigans.

I am loving that Morning Joe brought back that breathing turd Noah Rothman to be eviscerated by the panel for the second day regarding his new book. What a piece of shit he is.

His smug face is soooo punchable. ^

Stephanie Ruhl said a few minutes ago "Yesterday, Mitch McConnell emerged from his turtle shell".

MSNBC has fired Steve Schmidt!

What, R351?

Schmidt sacked because of Schultz ties.

Schmidt was super obnoxious on Nicolle Wallace yesterday. Super obnoxious.

I have loved watching him trash Trump - and yesterday, I was apoplectic watching him on Nicolle - couldn't even process the words he was saying.

And that shithead Schultz - isn't he LEADING his fucking campaign by saying I'm a billionaire and I don't wanna pay no goddamned wealth tax, why it's UNAMURRIKKAN. Get him a fucking MAGA hat. I hope he drops dead before getting NEAR the election. Isn't he against healthcare for all as well - I'm sure that doesn't suit his Zillionaire dreams and buddies - they want the poor to drop dead, hungry and sick, while they get every goddamned coin for their own purses - MUCH worse than Silas Marner sitting up every night counting every goddamned gold coin in his chest, while people drop dead for starvation all around.

Republicans are demonic !!!!!!! (and this guy is no Democrat in my book -- just doing like Trump and being one because he lives in Pacific NW or whatever and it's politically expedient. He hire the devil himself if it was expedient. Maybe that's just what he did. Ex-Repigs are on my shitlist - Nicolle too. And spell your name right - talk that over with Brian tonight when you go to bed with him.

[quote] I love Rachel as much as the next person but sometimes I do wonder if the hosts of MSNBC's other shows are required to praise her on their shows -- i.e., I swear every time one of them brings up her name in some way, it's always preceded by "the great" or "the brilliant" or "the incomparable." I mean, I get it, she's the network's star attraction, but still sometimes I'm like enough already.

Laurence O'Donnell is the fucking worst with this during the transition. He slobbers all over her, she's clearly weirded out by it.

Schultz is a Jew. That alone means he will NEVER get elected POTUS. Schmidt is pissing it away on a hopeless cause.

I have no problem with shoes, brooches or anyones clothes...the only thing I don't like, Joe and Mike's attitude. They have no commitment to their audience, I don't think they are needed.

I never watch Morning Joe. Screw that.

MSNBC could have a fantastic morning news show that blows every competitor out of the water. Instead they have those two idiots that make the current show unwatchable.

If a regular pundit becomes a candidate or becomes an active participant in a political campaign, it's expected that they leave their TV ;positions.. Back in 2011 Newt Gingrich left Fox when he formed an exploratory committee for a run at the presidency and then made a weak run in and flamed out early in the primary. He's since come back as a regular contributor. Back when Sarah Palin was still a regular on Fox and she kept hemming and hawing about another presidential bid, many speculated that she didn't because it would mean losing her lucrative Fox contract which was $1M a year. She ultimately didn't run and Fox dropped her when it was evident she couldn't be counted on to be lucid in her appearances from the special studio they constructed at her Alaska home.

Canned or fired is a strong and likely incorrect characterization of the situation. "not a contributor while he advises" doesn't sound like fired to me. I wouldn't be surprised if he's back once Schulz flames out which I think will be soon. I think people will be too wary of another billionaire businessman dilettante running for POTUS. At least Bloomberg has had a long time interest in governance and some experience.

[quote]An MSNBC spokesperson told the Washington Free Beacon that Schmidt is not a contributor while he advises Schultz on the bid, adding the timing was due to moves by Schultz this week that made his candidacy more real. An IQ Media search showed Schmidt hadn't appeared on MSNBC as a a contributor since Jan. 8.

Steve Schmidt is on CNN occasionally. Will they let him go too?

Does anyone know how much the regular commentators get paid? Is it a per appearance basis or a salaried contract? Given the type of news day, some of them seem to appear at all hours and multiple programs in one day. Matt Miller and Chuck Rosenberg have been in heavy rotation recently, starting with Morning Joe and appearing in the evening news programs.

Do the reporters who appear get paid at all? It's an obligation for their newspaper and a significant time commitment.

Steve will be back, Schultz is already walking back is campaign announcement.

We certainly don’t need Schultz in the 2020 election.

Schultz is an attractive older man..but those chompers!

[quote] Do the reporters who appear get paid at all? It's an obligation for their newspaper and a significant time commitment.

I think it's assumed to be helpful to their "brand" etc.

Does Adam Schiff have an office at MSNBC? Seems like he's always there.

Joe and Mika have great ratings and Capital Hill loves them.

My boyfriend always asks if they set up cots at MSNBC studios for Jeremy Bash, Jill Wine-Banks, Mimi Rocah, et al., because they seem to be there all day long.

Brian Williams has been slurring various words and phrases the past few nights. I’m not saying he seems drunk; I know he took a few sick days a week ago or so. It’s just weird to hear him trip over words here & there because he’s never done it before. Anyone else notice?

Aha! Good catch. I often watch his show, just out of exhaustion with the news - I figure any breaking stuff that particular evening will be mentioned on his show as the last one. There's always been something weird to me about his style - I don't know how to describe it. Slick, reminiscent of Dean Martin in the old days, when he pretended to be drunk - sort of smoothly, lightly, wittily, introducing someone or throwing a question over. A light buzz might explain it? And I do like him but get narcissistic vibes - still - even after the scandal. Oh well, none of these hosts can be perfect - I'm just glad we're allowed somebody on the center-left instead of Fox/Pravda 24/7 which I fear is where we're headed. Is Sinclair still gonna take over all the local outlets and turn them into redneck talk radio, along with sports and then weather for the farmers and truckdrivers.

Chris Matthews is burping on his show. Lots of gas. He must eat right before. Last night he burped at least twice.

Burping is the least of it. Have you seen Chris Matthews spit on his guests??

LOL R373 I don’t know how he still manages to get people to come on his show. Besides spitting on them he never lets them respond to his questions.

[quote] Joe and Mika have great ratings and Capital Hill loves them.

A few years ago someone told me that all the people working in Washington watch Morning Joe. Is that still the case?

Tell me something I don't know. TELL ME SOMETHING I DON'T KNOW!!!

Who's the meathead anchoring right now? He works at the White House...

Ah it's Peter Alexander.

Brian's smarmy AF, but at least he gives the show over to other, substantive guests, right off the bat, unlike a certain MSNBC host on the air two hours earlier, whose talking head takes up the vast majority of the running time.

Well, when you’re the smartest person on TV and you offer the best analysis out there, you don’t really need anyone else.

I love Rachel, and I don't even mind the "process" lectures or the historical analogies and precedents, BUT I wish she would stop reading verbatim transcripts. At least skip the irrelevant comments, please?

FACTS r360!!! Actually I wouldn't mind Mika hosting alone. Joe's a fucking joke. He interrupts his guest almost as bad as Chris Matthews, and to say mostly insignificant stuff. I'm sick of him and those shifty ass eyes of his.

This thread is loooooong.

Where else but DL would a thread about news and journalists gravitate to bodily emissions? Garret Haake's load interval, Chris Matthew's belches and spittle.

I think Peter Alexander is hot as fuck. Bet he has a nice cock.

I think Rachel Maddow should go to law school. I did, it's hard, but she's up to it and I think she'd enjoy it.

how many degrees does she need? ^

What in the pink satin HELL is Joy Reid wearing? And WHY??

Brian Williams was so fucking hot when he was young.

DLers report he has a huge cock, right? Uncut? Does he keep his hair down there managed?

R387, she should do it just for "personal enrichment" (as professional educators say), rather than to earn a degree.

Is it just me or does Willie Geist have Downs syndrome face?

KC DC was on morning joe this morning and it seemed her makeup was applied by a blind woman wearing gardening gloves

am I nuts for wanting to blow Lawrence O'Donnell?

lol, the above kc dc post, iindeed, she looks like a tranny who is ignorant of how to apply makeup or wigs correctly, very odd

Chris Matthews is missing from the panel on the pre-inaugural show. Brian, Rachel, Nicolle, Chris H. and Eugene Robinson. Isn't he usually on big event show like this, elections, etc.?

Christ, I'm brain fried by the end of the day. Pre-State if the Union show. They were discussing the subpoena to the inaugural committee.

At the end of his afternoon show, Matthews said that he'd host a special show after the State Of The Union Address.

Stephanie is sharp. She cut down this asshole GOP (maybe gay) pollster praising Trump's speech with FACTS about the lies in the speech, and he started talking really fast -- almost a panic attack.

This morning, first half hour after Mika and Joe.

Yes r398, when Stephanie is on, she's ON.

I love Vaughn and his "I'm freezing" bobbing, but it's so tiresome to hear what "Heartland" types are thinking. Yes, Iowa is important but FUCK it's annoying as shit to desperately solicit their silly conclusions and reasoning.

I love Stephanie - so smart and can go for the kill, but also really sweet and sentimental (love that kindness Ruhle-s segment - total frau fodder, but I tear up like her sometimes -- wish she had more animal stories, so I'd really cry).

I rarely go, "Wow," when I watch a show on MSNBC, but tonight I said just that after Lawrence O'Donnell did a segment on Socialism and Sports Socialism. I hope it's available somewhere online soon. When he's good, he's the best. (Sorry, Rachel.)

I was thinking about Democratic Socialism today after Peggy Noonan did a condescending, passive-aggressive attack of AOC on Twitter today.

Lawrence's segment was great.

But people on the left incl. msnbc evening show hosts are wrong in perpetuating the confusion about "democratic socialism" vs social democracy.

This is the definition of "democratic socialism" on Wiki:

[quote]Democratic socialism is a political philosophy that advocates political democracy alongside social ownership of the means of production with an emphasis on self-management and democratic management of economic institutions within a market or some form of decentralized planned socialist economy.

Whenever there is actual 'socialism", there is a nationalization of the economy - for example, Eastern European socialism as it was. The other feature is in politics: the communist parties' monopoly on power and ideology, aka leftist authoritarianism. These two features are what is called socialism (as the first stage of communism according to the Leninist ideology).

What the msnbc hosts etc. have in mind is "social democracy" which is the Western European model of the welfare state with its variations (one is the Scandinavian model which is, I suppose, what Bernie advocates). They should be clear and not conflate the two just because Bernie and AOC are stupidly (or not?) calling themselves socialists.

If you call yourself a socialist, you by definition support the authoritarian model of one-party rule and monopoly of power. Which actually applies best to the current crop of Rethugs and the aspiring authoritarian in the WH.

Here's O'Donnell's bit on socialism--

im watching brian wiliams (my fave) interviewing that little chipmunk Michael Schmidt, wtf with his face???? squinty eyes and so uncomfortable in front of cam, he should wear sunglasses or a tinted mask, poor thing

mr O Donnell is my hero also . the man is Brilliant... and cute.

My fantasy is to see joe scarborough and Lawrence odonnell kiss, French, deep....

Are Lawrence and Tamron still together?

[quote] R404: If you call yourself a socialist, you by definition support the authoritarian model of one-party rule and monopoly of power. Which actually applies best to the current crop of Rethugs and the aspiring authoritarian in the WH.

I disagree. I think one must really define the term as you intend to use it. It is simply used very broadly for a wide range of things, and there is no general agreement on it’s default meaning. For example, R404 writes: [italic] “Whenever there is actual 'socialism", there is a nationalization of the economy - for example, Eastern European socialism as it was.” [/italic] But which “Eastern European socialism“? Hungarian, where they had Goulash Socialism? Or non-aligned Yugoslavian? Or Stalinist Albanian?

There have been a lot of varieties of Socialism in practice. Without explanation, there just isn’t a way to really understand what this term is supposed to mean.

I think Ari has a big crush on Alicia Menendez

I have a crush on Elliot Williams. He's so cute

R412, he makes me anxious every time he speaks so quickly.

Craig Melvin— I can't take his voice: that scratchy thing he has going. Does he smoke.

R413: I think I will write a treatise on the question mark. Shall I?

Tyoo, dummy/R414.

Chris Matthews should retire. He's difficult to watch. He can't pronounce most peoples' names; he butchered Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's name the other evening and didn't seem to care. He slurs and mumbles, and interrupts his guests. If his show comes on when I'm cooking dinner, I don't last more than a few minutes listening to him.

[quote]I disagree. I think one must really define the term as you intend to use it. It is simply used very broadly for a wide range of things, and there is no general agreement on it’s default meaning.

No, one cannot define a term as one intends to use it, and there very well is a default meaning. The definition of socialism is from Marxist-Leninist theory, and it always contains social ownership of the means of production, be it through nationalization of industry or collectivization of agriculture. The fundamental feature of socialism as the first stage towards communism is the abolition of private property of the means of production in order to do away with exploitation of the working class. That's the very basics of socialism in a nutshell.

[quote][R404] writes: “Whenever there is actual 'socialism", there is a nationalization of the economy - for example, Eastern European socialism as it was.” But which “Eastern European socialism“? Hungarian, where they had Goulash Socialism? Or non-aligned Yugoslavian? Or Stalinist Albanian?

Non-aligned status had to do with non-membership in blocs, not the national economy. In both Yugoslavia, Hungary and Albania the economy was nationalized. The specifics had some variations but the fundamental principle was the same - nationalization / collectivization in industry and agriculture. None of these three countries you mention kept private enterprises, especially in industry. Goulash Socialism was more about mechanisms such as decentralization in planning, trade and price setting, not about the basic principle of who owns the economy.

Social democracy, however, doesn't require abolition of private economic ownership and capitalism as an economic model. Here's the Wiki definition which is pretty much the basics:" Social democracy is a political, social, and economic ideology that supports economic and social interventions to promote social justice within the framework of a liberal democratic polity and capitalist economy."

Isn’t Ari dating Alexandra Daddario?

R409: Google search says Yes.

All I can say is that Joy on the weekends makes me happy to see Rachel on Monday.

Ari and Alexandra

Give me Garret Haake on a warm bed!

Nicole Wallace just did something cute. “First, blah, blah, blah...and I can’t remember the second thing.” But she didn’t miss a beat!

R417, the definition of “socialism” has a few possibilities, no matter what you wish. And I’m not arguing about this after this post. You need only link to a dictionary to see the multiple definitions. Other people use other definitions than you do, big surprise.

Since it has varied, though related definitions, you should specify how you are using the word if it is not obvious. Someone here has made a habit of arguing over the definition of the word. That’s boring. It’s been done.

As for Eastern Europe, Hungary, at least, had some private property for years before 1989. See the link. Cuba has it today. There are few black and white things in the human realm. Physics and math, yes, but not humans.

[quote] I love Stephanie - so smart and can go for the kill, but also really sweet and sentimental

Stephanie got a really nice burn on Donald this morning. Casually saying that he will have to ask hannity for permission to accept the compromise. The way she said it was what made it so good.

R424, in the parlance of the EE socialist parties private property isn't the same as private enterprise ownership. A lot of the socialist regimes kept small private businesses like trades or shops where the owner was basically the only or one of the few/ a dozen employees and their so-called businesses were severely regulated by the state-party. Small land plots were also allowed here and there for personal use. The article about Hungary says what I said. The big changes happened in the 80's of course, with Poland and the rest.

Don't know how you missed that I specified twice already how I "use the word". It's from Marxist-Leninist theory and it's the "definition" which the communist parties put in practice where they came to power. I lived through it as a kid and had to sit through all the indoctrinating ideology classes in school, so I know what I speak of.

Nicolle imitating a phone call between Trump and Hannity was pretty funny:

"It's the president on line 3"

"Sean, please don't call it a garbage compromise, please! It's the best I could do, Sean, please!"

"OK, OK. Watch tonight."

Angelo Carusone

Why does old Mika alwys have to nod her bleach hag head in agreement with her whore Joe? no matter what he say, she is his yes whore. tad boring....

Omg Joe alluding once again to his 'time in the senate in 84.'...once a night he has to blabber on what a steller congressman he was. . so tell them how u quit when that lady mysteriously died in ur office man... You quit that fine stellar job ,,,, boom! when she was done it..

Barb McQuade is married... to a MAN?!?

Now that is shocking r431.

LOL

Kasie Hunt is back on Capitol Hill (where she belongs) reporting today about the various votes, and her hair and makeup look 100x better than it does on her sunday night show. She should ALWAYS look like she does today. Natural looking hair with slight waves toward the bottom, very subtle makeup. She looks beautiful.

Here’s Kasie’s look today at about the 1:20 mark.

I hate her hair today! She is beautiful but the current hairstyle looks like she got caught in the rain on her way into camera range.

I love it when Chris Hayes goes informal. He’s wearing an open neck shirt tonight. He’s got good skin. I wonder if he has a tattoo like all the hipsters?

In solidarity with Ralph Northam, Rachel has decided to present her show tonight in blackface

I wonder if Chris Hayes steps out on his wife when he’s out of town on assignment? He’s still adorable to me.

R436 Cut Casey a break. Letting one’s hair grow long is a process.

I've fallen hopelessly in love with Congressman Pete Aguilar on Lawrence last night. Such a cute smile. He's the 1 4 ME!

R141 Me too!

third day in a row joe alludes to 'his time in congress bak in 84'...….yea and u quit in disgrace bitch!!

O shit, he just mentioned it twice in one show,,,,his illustrious brief time in congress.....argghhhhh

....AND Mika's new book is getting plenty of airtime. These 2 whores make me sick.

Mika’s book HAS to get air time on her show because no other host will book her to promote it.

Mika can write?

I'd love for some gossip on both Robert Costa and Jonathan Lemire. Both are just so sexy to me.

Jesus I just watched the segment. It was EMBARRASSING!!! A good 25 minutes of Joe and Mika musing back and forth between her non sensical new book, jabs at Hillary and damnation at AOC and the Amazon deal, and Joe’s former glory at being a congressman.

Such a shitshow

I heard Jonathan Lemire left his wife.

Just kdding, but I have noticed he doesn't wear his wedding ring anymore.

Well, Costa and Lemire are both young and sexy, so they gotta be dipping their cocks in someone.

Hallie Jackson should be reporting from the White House instead of having her own show.

Jake Sherman, sadly to report, is married to afrau. He truly is cute!

I'll always see Costa walking around 14th St. in DC. He is not really hot in person..sorry girls.

'I heard Jonathan Lemire left his wife. '

That could be the rumor I started, which I will continue to believe is true despite contradictory evidence.

Well according to this interview, it sounds like he was living with his family as of the last week of November and the holidays aren't the best time for marital dissolution when kids are involved. When was the wedding ring absence first noted?

Found this gem. Apparently, Trump is too cheap to buy movie theater candy.

[quote]...ater that year I saw him sneak snacks into a showing of the Tom Cruise movie ‘Vanilla Sky.’ He and his companion – I believe it was Melania – ducked in after the lights went down but I could see her pull out candy from her bag.”

R454 He’s not hot on TV. He’s just not an attractive man.

[quote] I'll always see Costa walking around 14th St. in DC. He is not really hot in person..

Goddamn it! I lost 50 pounds in a month, and people STILL don't think I'm hot.

so glad Kendis Gibson is now an anchor on MSNBC. It's good to see more handsome gay news people

I'm surprised at the not-hot comments about Robert Costa. I think he's got a very pretty face - even before he lost the weight. And a gentle, soothing, sexy voice. So I don't get it - he's hot in my book. And so is Anderson Cooper. I'm probably forgetting somebody, but those are the only two newsguys I think are hot, off hand. Certainly not Ari Melber, who's seems so dopey to me. Overly earnest or something. Just ugh. I kinda sorta think Willie Geist is cute - there's a sweet gentleness about him, though he's not pretty like Costa and Coop.

Whenever someone mentions Costa being hot, I have to go look him up to be sure I'm thinking of the same person. The guy is okay, but not hot, and definitely not "pretty".

I'm not sure Robert Costa's goal was to be hot or pretty. Possibly he was just trying to look better for television than this old pic, and he succeeded.

I'd love to see a full shot of Costa to see how his body looks.

Neither of the fugs write their books. Mika cant finish a sentence...she remains the least respected journalist on tv. good thing she has a rich last name.

Joe was laffed out of the Senate. all he did was screw gals ….like now...…...eager to see mikas sour face when he is caught with xxxx xxxxx

r464, if you are going to insult someone, get your facts straight; Joe was never in the Senate, just the House.

Oh my lord, Kendis Gibson is such a mess. His intro to his show today (2pm EST) was a disaster. One word will be pronounced like it’s in a foreign language, the next word will be slurred like he’s drunk.

During his interview with professionals Cynthia Alksne and Glenn Kirschner, he’s blinking incessantly like someone just sprayed acid in his eyes.

R468 An hour later and Kendis is STILL fucking up. Who did he suck off to get the job?

What gets me is that he's been messing up like this for three-four weeks and continues to have this stupid smirk on his face. This is why a lot of people hate the mainstream media -- Gibson is literally laughing and smirking throughout most of this -- not very professional or balanced.

Maybe it's just me, but the weekends seem like a wasteland on MSNBC. Every time I try to give it a go, I just have to give up. Not a Joy Reid fan, sorry. I get the feeling my emotions are being overly manipulated or something - just too much intensity.

Yeah, I’m sure Kendis is a sweetheart and I know he’s firmly on our side, but he is just not ready for all this. Sorry to say it. I wince through every weekend afternoon with him.

Joy Reid is certainly more polished, but I agree with you, R469. Guess it’s a good thing I’m never awake before noon on Saturday/Sunday. I am grateful to her for attaining the audience she has, though. Black ladies on weekend mornings *love* her, judging from what I’ve seen on social media, and we need them to stay informed and engaged and if Joy can accomplish that, then I will bow down before her.

Very well put R470. I can't really watch too much of Reid though because she's just so overcaffeinated. Woman needs to BREATHE...

I like her best when she’s a panelist on other hosts’ shows, R471. I don’t think she does a good job filling in for Rachel or Lawrence, sadly. I don’t know she’s gotten worse or if I’ve just become more discerning over the past 3 years, but I don’t remember being this Joy-averse in the past.

Stumbled on this segment about the Jessie Smollett situation and it turns out Gibson was the host. It really is sad. You can almost hear some trembling in his voice...clearly nervous and self-conscious, especially when it comes to ad-libbing. I certainly couldn't do any better, but I'm also not kidding myself.

When Chris Hayes was a new anchor, the camera once cut to him prematurely and caught him doing a really, really, really deep breathing exercise in preparation for going on. I’m surprised he didn’t pass out as a result. It was cute.

He also, clearly, fusses with his hair a lot. When he was new, it was always seriously styled, but not usually in the same way, from day to day. I know he has two or three kids but I am certain he’s more Gay than not. Maybe he’ll fly out of the closet some day. Hope he doesn’t wait too long, he’s looking more and more like Keith Olbermann every day.

Ah that reminds me of the Benny Hill vignette where he's a news reader and they cut to him too early, and he has his bare foot propped on his desk and he's cutting his toenails. I miss that old weirdo (yeah I know he was probably every kind of -phobe but it all went over my head as a kid). Never married though and I don't think he ever had a girlfriend. Family?

R475, who is the old weirdo that you miss? Benny Hill?

Katy Tur and Ari Melber need to work on their hand-off. That was painful to watch.

R477, they are heterosexual nerds who are flirting with each other

[quote]He also, clearly, fusses with his hair a lot. When he was new, it was always seriously styled, but not usually in the same way, from day to day. I know he has two or three kids but I am certain he’s more Gay than not.

He doesn't style his hair for TV, the hair and makeup people do.

And the implication that straight men with good / great hair don't fuss or take care or style it, is preposterous. Men will always want to have great hair.

R479 = John Edwards.

[quote] who is the old weirdo that you miss? Benny Hill?

Yes, I liked the Benny Hill show, though it's been many years since I've seen an episode.

I was looking at Katy's fine-ass husband this morning on CBS. Girl ain't got no reason to be flirting with Ari. Not with what she's got waiting for her at home.

Katy, like most of us, understands that it’s best to keep all options on the table.

Mimi Rocah on Nicolle Wallace's show seems to not be wearing a stitch of makeup. She's appearing from the Charlotte affiliate's station, so maybe they don't do hair and makeup which strikes me as odd for the south.

Here you go R481.

Rachel has a bad night. She had Maxine Waters on and the IFB wasn’t working and Maxine couldn’t hear Rachel.

This thread is so long that the video @ R485 won’t play past 10 seconds without this page crashing and reloading repeatedly. I had to search for the video on YouTube in another tab to play it.

The good news: it’s hilarious! And yes Benny Hill is in that sketch just like Kendis Gibson.

That was, “Benny Hill, in that sketch, is very similar to Kendis Gibson.”

It took Robert Costa a year to get the hair and wardrobe balanced and just right after the weight loss but he really looks great now. You'd never believe he was once so heavy.

Some Kooky Kendis tongue tripping at 4:55 and 12:10 here... and really, all throughout this video. What’s going on? Nerves?

Geeky Rep. Eric Swalwell looking fine right now on Rachel Maddow's show.

I've always thought Eric Swaliwel is the picture dictionary definition of "BDF." He was a scholarship athlete in college so you wouldn't think he'd be geeky, but he really does transmit a geek's earnestness.

No, his face definitely says “average dick”.

omg Nicole Wallace and her psychotic inappropriate laughs. repug scarey!

Swalwell is going to try to become president of the usa.

Pregnancy has made Katy Tur interesting

I think Swalwell always looks fine, even when he's holding a baby.

Swalwell creeps me out with his lack of facial movement and the way he never blinks.

Swalwell's kid needs a blanket.

Gross. Tulsi Gabbard is on. Is MSNBC trying to make her a serious candidate?

Technology reporter Ben Collins is adorkable.

Nicolle Wallace is “repug scarey”?

Whatever that means.

Lovely. Mika and Joe are self righteously comparing the Jussie Smollet mess to Kavanaugh.

'Now when I was in congress, I predicted all this shit that done cum down.'...…..fuk joe, ur full of mika's hair bleach.

More of that generic hot lawyer please. Have to find his name.

Danny Cevallos - R505

Ari is doing “Fallback Friday”. Did Ari invent “fallback”? Or is that an expression the kids are using today? It sounds stupid to me.

“Fall back” is tired Hip Hop lingo

Chris Hayes has the most amusing and revealing lips. When reacting to a panelist's opinion he doesn't like, his lips purse up like he just tasted a bitter insect.

Ellie Mystal just made a reference to his wife

Joyce and Bob Vance out on a date night. I love the bold colors on her.

I think Chris Hayes is adorable with that wall of hair, gorgeous blue eyes, and cute little heart-shaped mouth.

Love Nicolle Wallace. On today’s show, in a discussion of the Acosta/Epstein story, she comes out with "It's hard to understate how GROSS all of the CREATURES are in this Cabinet. You couldn’t have assembled people with more HEINOUS SKELETONS in their closets, and if you just look at the Trump — I’m sorry are we not able to say that out loud?" as the panel gasps. Starts with Joyce Vance’s analysis at 41:50.

Make sure you watch UP with David Gura tomorrow morning. Best show on MSNBC.

[quote]Gross. Tulsi Gabbard is on. Is MSNBC trying to make her a serious candidate?

Despite Tulsi's past, she's actually a sound candidate and makes a lot of sense and has for a very long time.

This LO Show is wild. Joy was all set to sub host but there was no sound. After a tiny delay, James Lui appeared in the newsroom and started reading the LO Show script! Now he’s hosting the show and doing a fantastic job.

Hats off to the fast acting tech team at MSNBC late on a Friday night.

But where's Joy??

Are you kidding, R516? WTF?

Now Joy is back! Weird, why couldn’t Richard just host the entire show?

Love how Rachel looked into the camera thinking: Well, I've done all I can do. My weekend starts now.......

As we were wondering about the status of Jonathan Lemire and Nicolle Wallace's marriages due to the absence of their wedding bands, it appears it was another on-air personality who may have had a pecadillo. I didn't read the DM story, but their headline:

[quote]Under Armour CEO Kevin Plank 'was allegedly having an affair with MSNBC host Stephanie Ruhle and sought her advice over that of his board while flying her around on private jet'

At least , it seems like Ruhle has the background to provide sound advice. Didn't watch her shows today, so don't know if there was any visible fallout.

I was sorry to see the technical difficulties on Lawrence O'Brien's show get fixed tonight -- I liked Mr. Liuu much better than Joy Reid.

What a bizarre train wreck that crossover was. They apparently pieced together the LO show for the replay, with Joy replacing James Lui, but I'm not sure if she's working with the previously recorded segment with David K. Johnston, etc. or if it's a new segment altogether.

MSNBC's been having big sound problems with remotes lately, including in the Maddow show the other night. Joy's sound in the replacement show sounds a bit 'off'. Agree that James Lui did a remarkable job given the circumstances.

I wish they would stop loading the shows with so many guest that they really can't talk to any one person respectfully and give somebody time to really get their point across, Joy is having a hard time managing her huge group of talking heads this morning by stepping on each other so that you really can't hear what they are saying. I like more of the panel type shows like Up as far as having a group of guest where they actually give people a chance to speak.

There also seems to be a bit of a delay this morning. It seems to take a few seconds longer than normal for Joy's comments to reach her guests and vice versa. Perhaps it's leftover sound issues from last night.

Did MSNBC go cheap on a sound re-do?

Vaughn Hillyard is so cute.

[quote]Did MSNBC go cheap on a sound re-do?

Maybe, but it could actually be a single point of failure, like an audio processor box that all the remote audio goes through (Joy was out of the studio, in 'snow country' as she said, last night).

NBC is a union shop with lots of money, and usually good with technical stuff.

[quote]Ellie Mystal just made a reference to his wife

UMMMMM ....

What?!!!??

[quote] Agree that James Lui did a remarkable job given the circumstances.

It couldn't have been that remarkable if you don't remember his name.

Hahaha, R530.

Love the comments here about last night’s audio disaster. So Joy just continued to do the show, and they aired it later at 1am? I agree that Richard did a great job.

I live for the days Steve Schmidt pops up on Nicole Wallace's show. "Where are the PESOS?" just killed me.

The only problem I have is that they all call Al Sharpton "Rev."

[quote] I live for the days Steve Schmidt pops up on Nicole Wallace's show.

Schmidt is no longer appearing as an analyst on MSNBC now that he's running Howard Schultz's campaign. And he stormed off his own podcast a couple weeks ago.

I was so mad when the audio wouldn't work for auntie Maxine on Rachel's show. I hope she comes back on soon

R533, what was the storming off about?

[quote] what was the storming off about?

Here's a link.

A transcript of an interview with the guy who asked the question that set Steve off, Adam Levine, explaining more about the situation from Slate. Apparently, Steve told Adam and Elise he was "exploring" what the 3rd party candidacy of Schultz might mean, and the next thing they heard was that he had been hired by Schultz and the candidacy was a likely thing - so they decided to hold his feet to the fire about how that might get Trump elected - and I don't know if they asked Schmidt about this - but Levine was upset that Schultz had called Ocasio-Cortez "un-American" for proposing a wealth tax which he says has racist undertones, a la birtherism.

* oh and Kamala Harris too - not just Ocasio-Cortez

Richard >>>>>>>> Joy Reid.

She should have been fired a long time ago

Joy Reid is doing a one on one interview with Kamala Harris this morning at 10 am.

What is this, Kamala Harris day on MSNBC? There's another show about her later on today with KC DC.

Hey ya'll, did ya know old joe scarb was in congress????? he says it ev day he on teeeveee…..as his mika doll smiles/smirks laconically.

Joe and Mika's "I told you so " shtick is really getting old and they seem to be using it more and more often these days.....how she told us Hillary wasn't going to win and how when he was in Congress how amazingly in sync and in touch with what was right and prudent he was. The show I used to like to drink my coffee too has become a real bore. And don't get me started on those shit stains John Podhoretz and Noah Rothman being on WAY to often. Wish there was something else on that early in the morning worth watching. I think I am getting MSNBC burn-out.

R543, you’re watching msnbc at the worst possible time of the day. The morning bullshit is so lazy and unfocused and loose, it bears no resemblance to the programming that comes on in the afternoon and evening.

I truly love Morning Joe: First Look with Yasmin Vossoughian and Ayman Moyheldin

I think Kamala is going to burn out early. Someone this morning, can't remember who, said black women will never vote for a black woman who made her career putting black men in jail.

Plus she has a condescending way about her - "I, I, I, me, me, me."

She's right - she is cute - beautiful in fact. But what is this about Kamala (and Warren?) saying they're in favor of reparations? You don't lead with your most controversial stances, even if they're in your eventual plans. Surely any politician worth his or her salt knows to tack to the middle to win - THEN try to enact your controversial plans.

And didn't Kamala also say she's fine with insurance companies going out of business? Once again... you don't SAY that, gurl! You might intend to do that, fine, but don't give them all that ammunition to go after you.

My dream ticket used to be Biden/Harris but with all these ladies' missteps, I'm thinking Biden/Brown and lock that goddamned Midwest up tighter than a rock - bring back the blue wall!

I'm starting to think the same thing R547. I read today about Biden's messy family..his son Hunter had an affair with this Brothers widow,,but who really gives a shit?? Trump has set the bar so low.

If Biden gets the nom will either Kamala or Amy accept VP if they're asked? Should he ask and which one?

What do you all think of either of those tickets? I think this could be a likely scenario.

Can we please move the political discussion back to one of the existing threads about the people running for the nomination and just leave this one about MSNBC? Thanks.

But R550, this thread has never been strictly about MSNBC, it’s always been about the Repugs trying to destroy America! You’re not the boss of us!

Just kidding, I totally agree with you. Fucking idiots can’t stay on topic to save their lives.

You "stay on topic!" guys sound like a frau site full of moderators with control issues -- remember TWoP? Loosen up!

Why does Rachel take a minute telling her guest she has a question about such and such and then ask if they will stay through the commercial break to answer the question? It's not as if she has people on for hours and and she is really asking too much by asking them to stay a bit longer. They were literally on for 5 or 6 minutes max and I am sure for many they feel short changed anyway. I hate that kind of stupid patter.

lmao in Lawrence's opener tonight he said something like "we've never seen brain dysfunction like this before in a President" after showing a clip of Trump finishing a sentence with "boom boom" rather than words. I can see Fox going into a frenzy over this tomorrow

Fox and Trump seem to ignore MSNBC for the most part, they are all all obsessed with CNN. I don't know why.

They don't have the attention span to actually listen to an MSNBC show - certainly not Rachel's lol. CNN is a little more sound bitey and there's often a Repug shill on to calm their rage a bit, I guess.

I think I remember Trump bitching about "NBC" - by which I think he means both NBC and MSNBC. Sorry I'm not sure - I can't listen to Trump anymore - I mute the tv - put a piece of cardboard over the tv - god I can't even watch him flutter by on fast forward I get so nauseous. I'm approaching that point with his tweets as well. I just need to dissociate from this nightmare most of the time.

Yasmin Vossoughian and Ayman Moyheldin sound like two contestants on the Price is Right, circa 1979.

nah, he is talking about NBC news, because he has been watching CNN and NBC for a long time. He doesn't watch MSNBC therefore he doesn't talk about it. He is old school/

But he watches Morning Joe (or used to - he even called in?) - isn't that on MSNBC? (I realize he could watch that and nothing else - but NBC has other stuff on all days, other than news, and I thought Trump was a new junkie, since HE is the news most of the time, god help us.

Unless it's a special one-on-one interview, Rachel Maddow's guests are on for as little as 90 seconds.

"For more insight on this, here's Michael Beschloss, historian, Michael Beschloss, has this ever happened before in the history of the Presidency?"

"No, Rachel, it hasn't. Trump is unprecedented."

"Thank you, for your insight, Presidential historial Michael Beschloss. Now it's time for "The Last Word" with Lawrence O'Donnell. Good evening Lawrence!"

r553, and they always say yes! Just once I'd like to see one of them say "Sorry, I can't stay I have to go" just to see the look on Rachel's face when they turn her down.

r561 You forgot to give a half second to that queen Beschloss to tell Rachell to "Be well"! He needs to tone down the rouge btw.

Craig Melvin's voice — how is that permissible on TV news? OMG it hurts my ears.

R556 Exactly. Rachel’s topics and monologues are way too cerebral for Trump. He couldn’t last 5 seconds watching/listening to her.

A few years ago Trump tried going at Lawrence on twitter but Lawrence shut him down and he hasn't mentioned him since. I think Trump threatened to sue or something after Lawrence called him a liar

Whatever Donnie Deutsch paid for his hair solution, it’s worth every penny.

LOL, R561. So true.

Trump likes watching morning Joe. I agree Rachel isn’t his cup of tea

[quote]Rachel’s topics and monologues are way too cerebral for Trump. He couldn’t last 5 seconds watching/listening to her.

Even her continuous repetition of the concepts would't help...

I actually had to look this up - Trump's show Apprentice was on NBC. Maybe that's connected to his lack of criticism? They have some, uh, out-takes I've heard of that might be pretty explosive.

Why is DL fave Steve "the Big Board" Kornacki shouting at the top of his lungs? It doesn't help that he's subbing for notorious yeller Chris "Spitter" Matthews.

Simmer down!

I'm wondering where Chris Matthews is; he's been out for over a week now.

the guy is kool n hot on first look, but that Yasmin, she seems both tacky and rude. her vibes are sketchy....(give the gal a make over !)

sometimes the guy looks at her like....wtf am I doin here????

[quote]Why does Rachel take a minute telling her guest she has a question about such and such and then ask if they will stay through the commercial break to answer the question?

Rachel's using an old radio formatic device that's intended to get listeners/viewers to hold on through the break. She's a pro on several levels, and it pays off in her excellent ratings.

good mellow vibes on m joe tonite…..scarb is gone.

Mika said Joe's mother is in hospice and Joe is with her.

I expect they will be going to a funeral soon.

Nicolle Wallace referred to the GOP as "my former party." I'd only heard her refer to herself as a "lapsed Republican."

Chris Matthews out yet again on the biggest news night of 2019. He must be really sick.

^^Or on vacation?

Rachel Maddow has cut her vacation short and raced back to the MSNBC studio on big news nights. Just saying.

Joyce Vance debuting some new blonde highlights on Rachel tonight.

I like Joyce so much. She's a gem, my favorite at MSNBC out of so many. Her fans love her, too, and I think she knows it and kinda reaches out. I love this tweet and the responses. Bold colors!

And Rachel bragged that all she wanted for tonight was to have Joyce as her sole guest to take her through the legal points of today's historic events. And it was especially nice to have Joyce there in the studio in person with Rachel.

Donny Deutsch on with LO tonight connected the dots of Cohen's testimony and RICO.

Taxes, Weisselberg, Insurance fraud.

RICO.

Mueller is a RICO prosecutor.

Mueller got Sammy "The Bull" Gravano to roll.

Ask Gotti how it felt.

You just know Barbara McQuade is home looking out a window, smoking a cigarette, wondering why she wasn’t Rachel’s guest tonight

Sick.He would def come back for this shit show.

I just found out Ken Dilanian blocked me on Twitter. I’m very proud of that.

Ha. Joe Scarborough blocked me on Twitter back in 2010.

Lawrence is so pompous on twitter

Oh, he’s pompous most of the time, R590, unless he’s sucking up to Rachel or one of his special guests.

I should have said, pompous ALL of the time except when he’s sucking up to Rachel or one of his special guests.

Donny Deutsch is annoying and a camerawhore. He was friends with Trump for years but now suddenly talks about how bad he is. I have a problem with all the enabling NYC socialite pieces of shit who ever entertained being friends with Trump over the years. They all keep saying everyone in NYC knew how sleazy Trump's business is, so why were they friends with him? I mean it's better than staying loyal but still off-putting.

and Donny trying to sweeten Cohen's image on MSNBC all day today was annoying too. No Donny, Cohen is not a "good man". He's a piece of shit who got caught and only then decided to turn on Trump. While that's better than holding out a la Manafort and Stone, Cohen is no hero and not a good person. Good people do not become fixers who threaten people and lie for money

Does Barbara McQuade make anybody think of Peppermint Patty?

stars will be fighting to be in the Cohen movie....hope di caprio aint in it....that squirt.

OF course it’ll be Christian Bale

Poor insecure Scarborough, he cant control his jealousy that Donny deutsch knows Cohen well....he so smarmy when he lets Donny talk a bit, interrupting ad nauseum per usual..

How does he keep from being fired, that is the question on many lips... The man just wont let guests talk, his monologues are pitiful.

Delightful show when Joe is gone, insightful panelists get a chance to express complete thoughts, Joes habit of interrupting is weird... The group of intellectuals they have on a lot is great, but his presence puts a pall on the proceedings. You can feel the tension when he on set.

Was Deutsch really that close to Donald or was it one of those superficial relationships based on running in the same business or social circles? Deutsch ran an ad agency and I imagine he got quite a bit of business from the Trump Org and had to do a fair amount of glad-handing and brown-nosing.

I'm watching last night's Lawrence O'Donnell show and it was delicious to hear him, Tim O'Brien, and Mimi Rocha on the panel discuss the potential unraveling of the TO through RICO investigations. Deutsch said that what came up in the hearing is tip of the iceberg material...

Does Deutsch have Parkinson's? I noticed a slight head tremor and he rested his chin on his hand for a good part of the discussion as though to stabilize. The symptoms do worsen at night.

Matt Bradley was on this morning talking about the Netanyahu indictment. He's cute.