MSNBC - Part 26

Joshua is a swole ass man.

[quote] Joshua is a swole ass man.

Too bad he's such a Negative Nancy.

It removes any attractiveness he might have.

worship worthy muscle!

side view

I'm a big MSNBC fan. However, Joshua Johnson and Alicia Menedez on the weekend are the only two anchors who have totally turned me off. They are big snooze fests, lackluster and unappealing, and I can no longer watch them. When they're on, I now switch to Jim Acosta, the new midday anchor on CNN.

these 2 pics are from a couple years ago when he just joined MSNBC

he looks bigger now actually

What's that on Joy's head???

I have a feeling that Jason Johnson posts here.

[quote] I have a feeling that Jason Johnson posts here.

Probably a better chance that Joshua does. Jason wouldn't appreciate most of what is said here about him.

If Joshua's here, I'd say hey why not break out the septum piercing for next weekend's show.

Was Joe on fire this morning?

Oh by the way if anyone is wondering, the reason this part 26 was started, is because part 25 has already been paywalled.

:o(

Was Vaughn bouncing this morning?

[quote] Oh by the way if anyone is wondering, the reason this part 26 was started, is because part 25 has already been paywalled.

Maybe someone with privileges can put a link there. Don't see one and others continue to post.

Andrea Mitchell is on fire!

(said no one ever)

I hate that the racist-to-Asians troll posts so often on this thread as well. It throws off my notifications of a new posting on the thread and won't go away until someone else posts. Ready for him to be kicked off the site for his hateful posts on the Top Chef thread.

Damn!

I wonder if he has a big dick to match those muscles.

Has anyone had him?

What's with the fuckin' nose ring? Totally ruins it for me.

Wow, Joshua is built.

The guy at R16 is gay, right?

Is he a top?

NYT's Luke Broadwater is new to me. a former wrestler.

Done, R13.

Please stop with the Josh shirtless pics. He’s NOT attractive!

R22, that's the understatement of the year. He's downright ugly.

[quote]I wonder if he has a big dick to match those muscles.

Nope.

[quote]Joshua is a swole ass man.

[quote]Too bad he's such a Negative Nancy.

Have you watched Chris Hayes? Neither Joshua nor Jason could ever get close to the Giant Gas Planet Negativity that is Chris Hayes.

Negative, condescending, AND hysterical ninny. I find him both unwatchable and unlistenable. Plus his show theme sounds like the inside of a giant ant colony riven by anteater claw.

Remember when Chris Hayes used to have that awful live audience show once a week? Thank god COVID did away with that turd.

I thought Chris Hayes was actually better with a live audience. They calmed him down a bit.

Stephanie Ruhl is adorable.

That is all.

I don’t miss Katy Tur at all.

Joy's hair looked best when she did mod 60s Motown dos.

Who is this Morgan Chesty hunk? Blonde hunk.

can't wait to see Lawrence's excited reaction to the Trump Org charges tonight lol he's the pettiest news host in mainstream media and except for his diva ways/celebriphile nature, I love watching

Morgan "Chesty" Chesky is an MSNBC roving reporter covering daily national disasters and thus often dressed in layers of protective and waterproof clothing. I LOVED watching him this morning in his fitted dress shirt, 3 buttons opened, tits barely contained. And those dimples....!

Why DL has a Vaughn Hillyard troll and not a Morgan troll is a mystery to me.

Good Lord, all of Nicolle's guests are either muted or they're talking over each other. Always a shitshow.

Ari Melber is on Nicolle's show quoting JAY-Z, he just can't help himself.

R33 I agree - he looked great in that blue shirt. Read up on him, he had COVID last year and seems to have a partner, male partner.

R33 Morgan has been reviewed several times, with mixed responses. someone usually rehashes the "chicken legs" nit and pic.

Morgan Chesky is "meh", while Vaughn is a cute bouncing little twink.

Morgan got COVID covering that Trump cult meeting where Herman Cain ended up catching it and dying.

R22 and R23 we're talking about a nice body. Some of you obsess over average bodied MSNBC hosts and commentators. Josh actually has a hot body.

This is Joy's worst wig of the week so far.

Oh No!! The HAIR is back!

Joy's got a wig on!

let me guess it's the racists who are obsessed with Joy's daily hairstyles

I think Joy looks gorgeous with her new hair and at least 10 years younger. Her makeup and clothes are so good, I wonder if she has a new stylist?

[quote] Read up on him, he had COVID last year and seems to have a partner, male partner.

Who, Morgan?

He's gay?

I don't think so.

Link, please.

R45 = Jason Johnson

I follow Morgan Chesky on Insta and there, at least, he appears unrepentantly straight. Same with Garrett Haake.

Joy’s hair looks much better than the braided turban she had on earlier in the week. Much better than the curly mop she’s had on for the last year.

Rachel got a haircut!

Lawrence & Brian will be on fire 🔥 tonight.

Rachel went back to the shorter gamine cut, and I liked Joy's curly mop.

The cascading braids are nice, but is it The Reid Out or Solid Gold?

[quote] Lawrence & Brian will be on fire 🔥 tonight.

What's the topic tonight?

It's kind of a slow news day.

[quote]The cascading braids are nice, but is it The Reid Out or Solid Gold?

Tonight’s edition looked like something ‘90s Brandy would have worn during the Moesha era.

Jonathan Lemire is filling in for Kasie Hunt on "Way Too Early" this morning. Has he ever anchored before?

R55 He subbed for Kasie 2 mornings out of her vacation week. Did reasonably well, struggled with the prompter a bit. One morning he looked really fried, then moved on to the panel at Morning Joe, DL'ers dumped on him for having a bad hair day. Kudos to him, I couldn't handle the job, even if I were qualified.

He has trouble reading.

R57 - yeah, I saw he ended the show by thanking Jonathan Twann - and then quickly said "Swann."

[quote] I saw he ended the show by thanking Jonathan Twann - and then quickly said "Swann."

Rofl!

At least he didn't say Jonathan Twee. Or Jonathan Thwann.

[quote]Or Jonathan Thwann.

No, that would've been something Melissa Harris-Perry would say were she still on the network.

Andrea sounding again as if she has imbibed this morning. She can't get through a sentence without screwing up. That woman needs to know there is a time to let it go and make room for younger folks. I speak from experience since I recently retired and thought, let those younger than me have at it and earn the t-shirts. No regrets so far.

R61 Andrea's fine. Who cares about these tiny verbal hiccups, honestly? She handles herself perfectly, has great knowledge and experience. That's worth more than some 35-year-old's perfectly oiled machinery.

R62 = Alan Greenspan

R63 Meaning what?

Andrea had a fantastic career. It is past time to hang it up. Too many broadcasters stay too long at the fair.

[quote] [R63] Meaning what?

Meaning R62 is clearly Alan Greenspan, complimenting his young wife on her fine anchoring skills.

R66 Oh. Well, no--[R62] is me.

I love Nicolle but think she really needs to re-consider her makeup. All that non-color on her face is washing her out, even more with her summer tan.

Rachel wears a wig?

I'm guessing that everybody was off on Friday?

The only wig wearer on MSNBC is Joy.

No, I heard her "throwaway comment" about her wearing a wig (in the handoff to Lawrence) and I totally believed her. If you look closely her hair is sort of wiggish. If it's that or dying the gray, she made the right choice.

[QUOTE] R63] Meaning what?

Are you new here, R64?

R72 What did she say to Lawrence? When was this?

Who cares if Rachel wears a wig???? It's not earth shattering news. The woman can do what she wants.

I want to see her mirkin...

R75 DL cares! Observations on minor points of appearance open the door so that a great big crowd of cattiness can rush in and party!

If she does wear a wig, it's not apparent and that's how a good one should be. The Joy Reid nightly extravaganza would be OK if it were meant in fun, but completely out of place on a newscaster who apparently wants to be taken seriously.

I think Rachel wearing some of Joy's wigs would be a hoot!

R78 It's hilarious how the hair choices of black women get some people so worked up.

[quote][R78] It's hilarious how the hair choices of black women get some people so worked up.

Joy intentionally makes herself look stupid and look like a non-serious journalist. So she shouldn’t be surprised when people comment on how stupid she looks and how non-serious her show and commentary are to be taken.

R81 "Joy intentionally makes herself look stupid."

Really? How on earth would you know that? Are you her confidant? Did she confide to you this desire she has to look stupid? It would be a very rare thing to intend and even rarer to confess to.

Hot Italian Claudio Lavanga reporting from Rome on the Pope’s surgery. I’m smitten. Love his accent, his hair, EVERYTHING about him.

I don't think he's hot at all, R83.

Bring back bouncy Vaughn!

I saw him blinking like crazy this morning, reporting from Miami.

R83

Soo Sexy!

Antony Blinken is sexy too!

Alicia Menendez is covering for the vacationing Nicolle Wallace and Alicia is as exciting as watching paint dry. Come to think of it I am going to go see if some painting I did earlier is dry.

Joy Reid/The Reidout was on at 6pm EST today, which is Ari Melber's slot. Anybody know what's up?

Today July 5th is a federal holiday because July 4th was on a Sunday. Expect 2 hour or irregular programming to accommodate some people having the day.

Is Joy pulling a double slot like Ari did last week?

Velshi also did a double slot for Chris and Rachel last week.

OP: {No one should be working from home any more.}

Why?

R88 No, no one's interested. It's sub-interesting.

And they are doing an immediate rerun of Joy's double hour.

Holiday programming.

Mika said Coonies instead of Goonies when reading the teleprompter about Richard Donner.

Joe once again talking about his educated friends who believe the "Big Lie". Just because someone has an advanced degree does not preclude that person from being an idiot. I wish he would shut up on his family and friends. I can't imagine Mika putting up with a bunch of bubbas.

Ah, MSNBC hurricane coverage. Always the same, a hunky reporter in a drenched parka holding his baseball cap on against the wind.

^poncho

Just like CNN's coverage and the coverage on the local stations in the areas affected by the hurricanes. Where do they all park their trucks full of equipment and towels?

What hurricane?

[quote] Joy Reid/The Reidout was on at 6pm EST today, which is Ari Melber's slot. Anybody know what's up?

Ari was off for the holiday, Reid Out had a two hour show, so did Chris Hayes for his hour and Rachel's hour.

[quote] Joe once again talking about his educated friends

You have to remember Joe graduated from the University of Alabama, to Joe an educated friend is anyone who went beyond high school.

Funny, to blue state America, the University of Alabama is the equivalent of high school.

Mika knew what she signed up for, when she married Deplorable Joe.

She probably loves it.

Eugene Daniels was on Nicolle Wallace's show today, reporting from the White House with blue fingernails.

Ugh Jason Johnson!

Eugene Daniels never has anything original to say.

I caught that too, r94. I thought "they're going to make her apologize for that tomorrow."

[quote]Ah, MSNBC hurricane coverage. Always the same, a hunky reporter in a drenched parka holding his baseball cap on against the wind.

Sam Brock & Morgan Chesky are getting pounded.

I'd pay top dollar to watch that, R108!

The things I would do to Dr. Vin Gupta ...

On Joy's show right now: Nikole Hannah-Jones suffered a massive indignity and insult by having her tenure bid stalled by UNC and she was right to choose Howard instead. Is there any reason, however, for Ta-Nehesi Coates to call this this incident an act of theft akin to that of using slaves to build a public institution? That's crazy. She ultimately turned the position down and she was right to do so. But that isn't theft akin to slavery.

Hannah-Jones was also on talking about choosing Notre Dame as an undergrad institution over a historically Black school and what a miserable experience it was. I don't doubt it. I would have hated going there myself. It's not known as a liberal school and the University of Michigan or Chicago could have provided an equally prestigious education minus at least some of the frat boy racism. She made a bad choice. She should have transferred. If it was a matter of a scholarship covering tuition, another school would have matched it.

I value these people's work but not their hyperbole. Good luck to both at Howard. Joy's hair is back to being ridiculous again--first, with bad straight wigs and now with awful coiled braids in shades of brown and blonde. Get a mirror.

[quote] I wish he would shut up on his family and friends.

At this point it's evident Scarborough can't talk about anything without making it about himself or his experience in some way. Even if he frequently prefaces statements with "I don't want to personalize this too much...". Impossible. He's just incapable.

Rachel's hair looked great tonight.

WEHT Steve Kornacki? I've only seen him once on MSNBC since the election. He used to guest host all the time.

[quote] WEHT Steve Kornacki?

I think that's by choice. His contract renewal included broadening his coverage from politics to sports analysis and entertainment production, specifically game shows. He'll probably be back on air a lot more during the Olympics.

R28: Many words come to mind when describing Stephanie Ruhle, "adorable" landing at the bottom of the list. How so many fail to see her ugly, mean-spirited racist attitude is beyond me.

I am so glad to see Chris Jansing subbing for Ruhle this morning, saving me the effort of switching to CNN.

It's amazing how often Ruhle smiles inappropriately. In the middle of some terrible story on--I don't know--natural disaster, shootings, war, here comes the ear-to-ear grin. You'd think the MSNBC top brass would put a stop to it.

Kornacki just signed a multimillion dollar deal with NBC.

I’m gonna need receipts R116, sis.

I love Stephanie Ruhle.

R94 She's a dumbass.

[quote]I’m gonna need receipts, sis.

... and people in Hell need ice water, R119.

Try watching Ruhle while Black and check her and your privilege, sis. I don't lower myself to cavort with trolls, so no need for further discourse.

What's Joy Reid wearing on her head today?

God, I'm tired of Mika's "Know Your Value" and "Forbes 50 > 50" bullshit. It's such slick glossy magazine sidebar corporate crap. Find a new project/cause, Mika.

[quote] Many words come to mind when describing Stephanie Ruhle,

She often admits unapologetically to being a "Jersey girl". That's pretty much the case. It's something you can actually develop a weird appreciation for. Kind of like hate watching an obnoxious show.

Joy's hair today! It looks like she went through a car wash and forgot to put the top up!!

Rofl R125!!!!

You're terrible.

The odd thing about Joy Reid's hair is that she doesn't look that way by accident, as R125 jokes, she does it on purpose! Unless someone gives her all these absurd wigs as gifts and she feels obliged to wear them to avoid hurting feelings, she must actually shop for and select and pay for the damn things.

She should find a nice hair-do, and fucking stick with it.

Joy's trying to be like the Real Housewives, acting all edgy and shit.

Just go with a nice, boring newscaster hair do.

This one is nice and professional.

Has she started wearing those ridiculously long false lashes yet?

Or something like this, if she wants a little bit more flair.

Anything else is TOO distracting.

And I'm saying this as someone who absolutely HATES homophobic liar twat Joy Reid.

She's never looked better, R128; that look is tasteful, age appropriate and flattering.

Maybe she's going through a midlife crisis.

Joy's hair-don'ts are done on purpose to provoke negative comments...so she can call people racists.

Chuck Todd makes so many swoon. You have to admit he's Caitlyn Jenner level of sexiness. 💘

Why doesn't Joy just get a basic pussycat wig and call it a day?

I'm always amazed at what that woman puts on her head.

I've criticized people for harping on Joy's hair-don'ts, but tonight was too much. The brown and yellow rope braids petered out at the ends like rats' tails. Jesus! And how can you consider yourself a feminist when you're paying that much attention to your hair? Decide on a look and stick with it.

I read a Forbes piece in which she was quoted as saying the African-inspired hairdos allow her to be her authentic self. Nothing more authentic than sitting in a chair for three hours while a technician coils 10 feet of braided Indian hair around your head.

Alright, who was it who burped on the Morning Joe set earlier this morning when Monica Alba was giving her report from the field?

[quote] who was it who burped on the Morning Joe set earlier this morning

I didn't see it but my money would be on Joe.

[quote] No one should be working from home any more.

While I would love to see Nicolle Wallace back in the studio with guests at the table, she is a single mother with a child that can't get vaccinated. Which would mean she would need to bring someone in, or multiple someones to watch her child while she was in studio. Can you even demand to know whether someone is vaccinated for employment?

I understand why she is still in the basement.

I think that the pandemic showed that there is actually zero reason for anyone to be in a studio. They should all just be remote with green screens behind them. There is no value in being in the same physical space.

Except that MSNBC seems unable to maintain good connections with remote locations, so the sound is often garbled and/or the pictures frozen, etc. Why this should be so difficult after more than a year is a mystery to me, and apparently also beyond the capabilities of MSNBC.

Hallie Jackson comes across cold as ice.

Richard Engel is always such a drama queen.

Eddie Glaude Jr. can be a bit much at times.

[QUOTE] While I would love to see Nicolle Wallace back in the studio with guests at the table, she is a single mother with a child that can't get vaccinated

What is the deal with that ONE day where she and her guests were back in the studio? It literally lasted a day and then she was back to the basement.

[QUOTE] Richard Engel is always such a drama queen.

He has a speech impediment where he can’t pronounce “R’s” or something. Not to be a petty bitch, but I always find it very distracting. He’s also dour.

[QUOTE] Eddie Glaude Jr. can be a bit much at times.

I’m sure he’s a brilliant man and a compelling professor at Princeton at times, but all he contributes to Deadline White House are the same canned sound bytes over and over again. “Soul of America” / “black folk” / “legacy of opression” -he will say two out of three every single time he appears on the show. Bingo card it if you don’t believe me. He needs to pull down some of those very good books that are always featured behind him and try to find some new phrases. I see a lot of Toni Morrison on his bookshelf. Crack one of those open and crib something from her, an incredible (and non-repetitive) African-American icon.

Given Rachel Maddow's and Richard Engel's international and political expertise, seeing them in near-freaking out mode over the state of the world is scaring the living shit out of me!

[quote] Given Rachel Maddow's and Richard Engel's international and political expertise, seeing them in near-freaking out mode over the state of the world is scaring the living shit out of me!

I haven't watched Rachel in a while. What are she and Richard freaking out about?

[quote] Alright, who was it who burped on the Morning Joe set earlier this morning when Monica Alba was giving her report from the field?

Not surprising, since they're broadcasting from Alabama.

I'm tired of Donna Edwards. She offers no real insight to any topic.

[quote]Eddie Glaude Jr. can be a bit much at times.

I know it may seem silly because he's clearly a person on the liberal side of the aisle but every time I see Eddie Glaude, Jr., I just have a hard time forgetting when he said back in 2016, when asked about Hillary vs. Donald, that there was basically no difference between them and that he could "never" bring himself to vote for Hillary Clinton. Now, of course, he fashions himself as part of "The Resistance" but all I can think is, "Yeah, but had it not been for people like you who refused to open your fucking eyes and see it was a race between the imperfect (Hillary) and downright evil (Trump), there might not be anything to resist, but whatever."

That fucking cunt Nicolle Wallace just laughed her way through the opening segment regarding the dire condition of the voting crisis.

There's not a damned thing funny, you stupid two-faced bitch!

When she was on "The View", people on message boards always commented on her "cackle" because she laughed too loudly and too often and at such inappropriate times. It usually seems like nervous laughter to me, but maybe I'm being too lenient. There is nothing funny about the voting suppression laws and Congress' inability to combat those -- I really doubt that she disagrees with me about that, but I also really wish she'd learn how to stifle the cackle.

R148 That's true of most of the Morning Joe crowd. In my view, no one was more responsible for getting Trump elected than Joe Scarborough; he absolutely lavished attention on Trump during the Republican primary, particularly in the early stages. I don't know if he ever came out publicly with a mea culpa, but I'm convinced that he realized his own responsibility for the disaster and so devoted himself to nonstop Trump criticism. Having said that, and regarding Eddie Glaude, I find it nearly impossible to figure out how Black people should regard the Democratic Party. Clintonism meant the deliverance of the Democratic Party to neoliberalism and Wall Street, which in turn did great damage (to put it mildly) to working people and, of course, to Black people. But then, given the completely open hostility of the Republican Party to Black people these days, how can they not support Democrats?

[quote] he realized his own responsibility for the disaster and so devoted himself to nonstop Trump criticism

I think that's true of nearly all the Republican (or ex-Republican) "never Trumpers." They were the ones who helped make the Republican Party into what it is today, pandered to the far-right fringe, and created the environment in which someone like Trump was able to run for president and win. And they knew exactly what they were doing. But they overestimated their ability to control the Republican base. They naively thought that once Trump (or someone like him) was in office, they would be able to convince him and his supporters to tone down the craziness instead of turning it up to full blast.

[quote]Richard Engel is always such a drama queen.

I don't know. I thought his report yesterday was pretty straightforward.

Is Rach’s wig on?

[quote] No one should be working from home any more.

I watch WayTooEarly recorded on weekdays. Kasie has been back in the studio for awhile, now she's having guests on-set as well. Some stay on for the Morning Joe panels - but the others who have travelled to the studio at 5AM, and been made-up to appear on camera, and get like a 2 minute segment. Seems a waste of time and effort for them.

The opportunity to see the beautiful Eugene Scott from multiple camera angles, that is worth it.

[quote] What is the deal with that ONE day where she and her guests were back in the studio? It literally lasted a day and then she was back to the basement.

Wasn’t it Claire McCaskill who hosted the one day in the studio?

[quote] Richard Engel is always such a drama queen.

He is guilty of pulling an Geraldo on occasion, including himself unnecessarily in the action. But doing it with a bit more skill. Drama queen doesn't seem to fit. Maybe hyperbolic at times.

What a nice story on Rachel Maddow's show just now -- about America having taken refugees from VietNam and Iraq to Guam after American troops withdrew from the refugees' countries. And now the same will be done for Afghans who helped U.S. troops there as translators. The Gov. of Guam (who's encouraged Biden to do that) appeared and spoke about how much Guam wants to help people in this position. I haven't seen a positive report on this show in a long time and it's nice to hear about something more or less happy for a change.

Kudos to Kasie Hunt for keeping Hans Nichols in the mix.

I love Hans Nichols.

I think he's so handsome.

I felt bad for Joyce Vance. She was on with Jason Johnson this afternoon and she had on a ton of makeup and wasn't wearing her glasses. I guess she's trying to glam up her image, but she looked exactly like Caitlyn Jenner.

Richard Engel is a fantastic reporter. He was in super danger on a report earlier this week. I worry it will all catch up with him one day.

I'm no fan of Joe Scarborough but I find it hard to believe his MSNBC TV show had viewers who could be swayed to vote for Trump.

Doesn't Kasie Hunt have a baby at home? How des she manage to get her butt into the studio when Nicolle won't?

Kasie Hunt’s show is so much better than that bitch Yasmin Vossoughian who used to have that time slot.

[quote]What is the deal with that ONE day where she and her guests were back in the studio? It literally lasted a day and then she was back to the basement.

I think the stylists decided they couldn’t do anything about her dead lifeless hair, and told her she’d be better off just staying home.

[quote] I'm no fan of Joe Scarborough but I find it hard to believe his MSNBC TV show had viewers who could be swayed to vote for Trump.

I don't know. Joe is a conservative, and I think "Morning Joe" may draw a more diverse mix of viewers than the MSNBC prime-time lineup.

And even if Joe didn't sway anyone to vote for Trump, he may have led some viewers to not vote at all or not donate to Hillary.

Rofl R165.

You're terrible, Muriel!

[quote] I don't know. Joe is a conservative, and I think "Morning Joe" may draw a more diverse mix of viewers than the MSNBC prime-time lineup.

Agreed.

Morning Joe is probably the best AM News Show.

He always manages to book the most interesting guest interviews..

Morning Joe was always watched by le tout D.C. Joe was constantly telling Republican officials that they needed to recognize Trump as a threat; they poo-pooed in reply, which made Joe mad and caused him to amplify Trump further. It got away from him. Trump started to be seen as a plausible Republican candidate.

[QUOTE] Richard Engel has a speech impediment where he can’t pronounce “R’s” or something. Not to be a petty bitch, but I always find it very distracting. He’s also dour.

I was totally wrong about this. I had Richard Engel mixed up with another Deadline: White House contributor. I cannot remember this man’s name for the life of me but he disappeared for quite a long time and recently came back. He always Zooms from a nice living room with a gorgeous built-in bookcase behind him.

[quote] Doesn't Kasie Hunt have a baby at home? How des she manage to get her butt into the studio when Nicolle won't?

R163, Hunt may have friends and/or relatives whom she trusts to take care of the baby while she's at work. Otherwise, she must have somehow managed to figure out how to hire help who's vaccinated to do that -- such as, use an agency that provides qualified, bonded, insured, vaccinated nannies. I wonder how the rest of the populace handles this issue? Frankly, it wouldn't surprise me if Wallace doesn't have friends . . .

[quote]The opportunity to see the beautiful Eugene Scott from multiple camera angles, that is worth it.

Surely you are thinking of the really beautiful Eugene Daniels?

Does Katy Tur have a show anymore? I can't remember the last time I saw her on air.

Katy Tur is on maternity leave.

Joy has totally destroyed any chance she may have had at being taken seriously on any topic with that nasty do on her head. But again, she wouldn't be taken seriously if she had an attractive hairdo, so there you go.

[quote] Surely you are thinking of the really beautiful Eugene Daniels?

A fine reporter, but not my type. Mr. Eugene Scott brings the hot.

[quote] I find it hard to believe his MSNBC TV show had viewers who could be swayed to vote for Trump.

I remember Trump would call in to Morning Joe practically daily. He'd say crazy shit, and Joe & Mika would just laugh and laugh and humor him, it was a fucking lovefest. They helped to normalize his worst lunacy. Conventional Republicans who watch Morning Joe at the gym, grew to regard Trump as not so bad.

Larry Wilmore at the 2016 correspondents dinner, "Morning Joe has their head so far up Donald Trump's ass they bumped into Chris Christie."

Joy is doing just fine.

Rachel was . . . how can I put this . . . ON FIRE tonight.

I'm not new here, but the whole - Rachel's on fire - Rachel's wig - Rachel's hair - it just kind of mystifies. Maybe that's how it's meant to be.

Did you see her? On fire!

She's on point. Skewering the squirming MAGA-ots with icy precision.

MSNBC needs a tune-up. More compelling people on weekends, new guests, broader topics, more reporting that doesn't involve interviewing Trumpers in diners. The station needs to realize that it has to present answers to problems beyond "write your congressmen." I think many of us are disengaged after fighting so hard for an election that brought us the right to tread water, not make change. I watch Rachel and Chris Hayes, maybe Jonathan if I'm around, and that's about all I can take.

Last night she put Biden ON NOTICE.

[quote] MSNBC needs a tune-up

Agreed. Especially before the 2022 mid-term elections.

We MUST hold on to the Senate, so that President Biden can keep on moving this country forward.

Democrats always get complacent after a Democratic President gets elected. However, seeing what happened with Trump, we CANNOT let that happen.

MSNBC needs to keep the base fired up!

[quote] Last night she put Biden ON NOTICE.

If that's true, then Rachel needs to shut the fuck up.

Joe Biden has only been President for six months.

He has accomplished a great deal, and he's only getting started.

Give the guy a fucking chance to get his footing, before trying to tear him down!!!!

Many of the hosts on MSNBC are acting like assholes in criticizing Biden. I wish they would stop blasting him about the filibuster. He does not have enough votes in the Senate to end it. What do they think he can do? For Biden to be able to succeed, the Democrats have tp have at least 52 senators to overcome Manchiin and that idiot from Arizona.

R184 - There isn't the luxury of time re what Rachel (and Richard Engel) addressed - namely, helping the Afghans, who were translaters for U.S. troops, get out of the country before they are round up by the Taliban.

In fact Guam's governor appeared on the previous night's show and spoke about how much they want to help those Afghans relocate in the same way Guam assisted South Vietnamese and Iraqis in similar situations in the past.

This isn't a matter of "give Biden a chance."

Time is running out for these Afghans who were expecting the Americans to be there for them the way they were for the Americans.

I think it's also important for the MSNBC hosts -- and rightly so -- to demonstrate that although this is the network that appeals to Democrats/liberals, they're not going to shy away from criticizing Biden and the Democrats when warranted (unlike what Fox did where it came to Trump and the Rethugs).

Personally, with Biden's 50 years of experience, I think he has Manchin and Sinema in his pocket. It is all about timing. Biden is angling for a big Democratic win in 22 but a year and a half out would give Republicans too much bitching time. Patience, my pretties, patience.

[quote]MSNBC needs a tune-up

It needs to start with shitcanning Joy Reid.

Rachel was after Biden for not acting to get US allies out of Afghanistan.

I assume that Olympics coverage will take over the daytime hours of MSNBC once the Olympics start. So instead of Chuck Todd and Andrea Mitchell, we'll be forced to watch half-naked water polo matches and male wrestling.

Howcome no one's ever "on fire" on the weekends?

When will my husband, Robert Costa, return from war?

I believe his book comes out in September.

R193, I think they said he took time off to write a book with Bob Woodward, though I could be wrong about that.

I'm surprised that I have NEVER seen Bill Karin's name mentioned here.

He's been the weather man on Morning Joe, since the show started 13 years ago.

Doesn't Bill get any love?

I'm not crazy about Ari Melber but this is the second week in a row that has started with the abominable Jason Johnson subbing for him and I'm actually beginning to miss Melber. I could still do without the rap references, but almost anything would be preferable to Johnson.

Though at times cringey, Melber is at least sexy. Jason is just ugly and horrible.

Sorry, meant Joshua

R197 What's wrong with Jason Johnson? Oh right, he's black. I forgot.

[quote] Doesn't Bill get any love?

I confuse him with weatherman Jeff Ranieri.

[quote] Doesn't Bill get any love?

[quote] I confuse him with weatherman Jeff Ranieri.

Bill Karins is straight.

I'm assuming Jeff Ranieri is gay.

It's Maddow time!

R199: Joshua Johnson is OK with me -- he's the one with big ears and mustache, almost bald but not entirely. Jason Johnson is the fat one who shouts and always seems angry, looks bald. They both wear glasses and are black. Jason is the one who's been filling in for Melber lately, and others.

R200: I don't hate Jason Johnson because of his race -- just because he's hateful. If he were constantly shouting angrily on the radio, so I couldn't tell his race, I'd still hate him. For example, I'm not crazy about you, just based on your stupid post, without knowing your race or even your sex.

Rachel's on FIRE!

Jeff Ranieri’s Instagram. He’s on vacations, road trips and doing house projects with the same guy and his dog, so I’d assume that’s his partner.

Well put her out!

[quote] Well put her out!

I was mistaken.

It was just her wig that was on fire.

Wow, R206.

I'm assuming Jeff is the bottom in that relationship.

Rachel translator:

Maelstrom = Shit Show

R210 She always dances around profanity, doesn't she?

Every time Brian Williams says "Hook'em Horns" I just want to kick him in the cunt.

There was very little repetition in Rachel’s script tonight. Very refreshing.

[quote] She always dances around profanity, doesn't she?

Horse puckey ??

R215 Bull pucky.

R215 Yeah, still a term I've never heard anyone else use.

She thinks she’s “above” using a vile term like bullshit.

Bill Karins is cute.

R204 Uh huh, I'll bet race has nothing to do with it. Do you tell yourself that while you're masturbating to old Limbaugh rants?

R219, if you think Jason Johnson is so great, can you explain why? Nothing to do with his race, I assume?

R220 Was just watching Jason Johnson interviewing Michael Wolff. Perfectly pleasant, well informed, actually seemed to have read Wolff's books. No angry shouting, just good manners and smart questions. Where you're seeing all this bad behavior I don't know. Shadow puppetry on the walls of your mind, perhaps.

R220: I stopped watching him awhile back because he was so loud and hostile. Maybe he's changed for the better -- though I do catch glimpses every now and then if I'm not fast enough to change the channel and he's always seemed the same. He reminds me of a male Joy Reid.

R219: I'm biracial myself and have always lived comfortably in racially diverse environments, so I'm not inclined to judge people based on their race. There are plenty of real reasons to dislike Johnson.

R222 I think you're replying to yourself there with the R 219.

No, R223 -- R219 seems to think I'm a Limbaugh fan who hates black people. He's wrong (probably not for the first time).

R224 It's entirely possible that I'm wrong, and if I am I apologize. But you must realize that there are actual racist trolls on DL, and when a poster is constantly harping on how awful the black hosts on MSNBC are, he might take into account that others might think he's one of the trolls.

Joy's braids today are very distracting.

And why is Al Sharpton broadcasting from a dark room?

Didn't he pay his electric bill this month?

Jason Johnson is so stupid. One example…He asked Dr. Kavita Patel last week: “So, Pfizer is saying people need a third vaccine. This is like when a car company sends you a letter that your car is being recalled. Does the Pfizer vaccine not really work??”

You could hear her rolling her eyes, while pretending like it was a great question. She’s probably used to dealing with stupid patients all day long.

[quote] And why is Al Sharpton broadcasting from a dark room?

It looked to me like he was inside a car. But it was hard to tell. Yes, it was odd.

R225: Thanks for your apology, though you may have me confused with someone else because I don't think I'm "constantly harping on how awful the black hosts on MSNBC are". The fact is, Jason Johnson appears very often (either as a guest or a substitute host) and Joy Reid has her own show every weekday, so there is frequent occasion to comment on their performances. But I stopped watching them once I realized that they weren't improving, so the most I usually do is agree with someone else's criticism of them.

And I wish it could go without saying that my dislike of those two loudmouths has nothing to do with their race, but apparently it can't be assumed that an anchor's race is irrelevant. The only other full-time black hosts I'm aware of are Joshua Johnson and Jonathan Capehart, both of whom are on at times when I'm not usually watching TV, but I've liked them fine whenever I've seen them. There are several black guests who appear frequently on shows that I watch most days and none of them offends me (I can't list their names, since my memory doesn't work), because they're articulate and knowledgeable and have something useful to say (without yelling). By the same token, there are white anchors that I dislike -- Chris Hayes is loud and hyper, Chuck Todd is pompous and superficial, Joe Scarborough is a jerk and his wife is stupid -- but I don't consider them lousy at their jobs because of their race.

And by the way, I'm not a Republican.

David Fahrenthold always looks so fresh.

He's very attractive, R230. Wish he was on more often.

I’ll take Jake Ward please . He’s got a great voice and it looks like a nice body. shame about the wife and kids.

R232 a bit of a mansplainer. maybe that's his job.

I need to see more Chris Hayes and his big strong muscles.

Claire McCaskill had a facelift because she looked so much younger and refreshed today.

Did anyone watch Joy Reid interview MLK's homophobic daughter Bernice today? Were the two able to contain themselves?

[quote] Did anyone watch Joy Reid interview MLK's homophobic daughter Bernice today?

If I worked for MSNBC, I would have asked "Bernice" about all of MLK's extra-marital affairs, as well as how the FBI investigation into Joy's' "hacked computer" is going.

I love how they try to take some religious moral ground against gay people, yet they are the biggest hypocrites EVER!

Rofl! Fucking cunts.

I’m sure that Joy secretly craves pussy and all the homophobic stuff is simply projection.

She was always practically cumming when Karine Jean-Pierre popped up on AM Joy.

Is Joy a lez?

Bernice King is long winded as fuck!

Joy and Bernice are two ugly ass bitches acting all holier than thou and two of the biggest homophobes.

Joy Reid isn't half as smart as she imagines herself to be.

Jake Ward and Andrew Liebermann are the very definition of METROSEXUAL!

[quote] Claire McCaskill had a facelift because she looked so much younger and refreshed today.

botox & fillers. looks well done.

MSNBC Plans Peacock Push With New Programming Slate Including "Morning Mika":

Claire is on TV virtually every day. How could she have had time for plastic surgery and healing? Botox and fillers make sense.

Why hasn't Fox made Jake Sherman an offer yet? I can't stand that sniveling little turd.

R245 Hold on to your wallets, Comcast customers! They'll give you a package that has Peacock for free. It will have a time limit, which you'll forget all about, then one day you'll get a monthly bill for $1,985.

P.S. to my R247 above: Jake can take along trumpette Leigh Ann Caldwell and her wig hat when he leaves the island for Fox.

MORNING MIKA??? The prompter will be worn out.

R249 I'm intrigued. What about Sherman & Caldwell make them Fox-ista material? They seem to do fairly straightforward reporting. The core MSNBC staff treat them with deference, and esp. seem to like Leigh Ann. Admittedly her dye-job/wig would fit right in at Fox.

Eli Stokols was on Nicolle's show today, reporting in from his bedroom, with his big fluffy bed right behind him.

Eli Stokols has sort of a hangdog charm - but I mean why zoom-in from your bedroom?

^^ literally posted seconds behind R252.

I think Eli Stokols is very sexy. He’s married and a new dad per Instagram .

[quote] Eli Stokols was on Nicolle's show today, reporting in from his bedroom, with his big fluffy bed right behind him.

That turns me on. BIG TIME.

The thought of him jerking off in bed. Oh, MY!

^Yes, Eli's gorgeous, if you're attracted to basset hounds.

Nobody cares what you think, R257.

I would let Eli unload multiple times in me.

R258 Why don't you ask him? He must be on Twitter.

Lol R259.

Dear Eli,

Will you please unload in me, multiple times?

Thanks!

R258 That photo! It looks like it's February and his seasonal affective disorder is really kicking in.

R261 It's when he learned the Coca Cola company was discontinuing Tab.

John Heilemann is insufferable.

Stephanie in for Brian!

Let's get SMARTER!

God, you people are easy to please.

Clint Watts is kind of hot. Fuzzy face all up in your crack.

Kasie just announced her last day on WayTooEarly, not really clear about if she's leaving MSNBC.

R251: Draw your own conclusions.

Noting a pattern in your questioning my comments here, I will no longer be engaging with you.

Peace.

R249 got up on the wrong side of the bed this morning (as my mother used to say, which made no sense because my bed was against the wall).

R267 Yes, she's leaving MSNBC.

Kasie is leaving MSNBC and NBC but not revealing where she is going yet.

Wild stab in the dark but I am predicting Kasie Hunt will replace Jen Saski as White House spokesperson. I am terrible at predicting the future so put zero credit to this prediction.

I will miss her in the mornings. She was not on my short list of those I'd love to see exit the network. R272- You could be on to something. Has it been rumored that Psaki is wanting to leave her post?

R273, she said when she started that she was glad to help the new administration get started but didn't want to stay long because she's got little kids at home and wants to spend her time raising them.

Kasie has the potential and soccer mom quality to host one of the major network morning shows. Wouldn't be surprised if she turns up on the Today Show or Good Morning America.

She's heading to CNN.

[quote] one person familiar with the matter said Hunt was offered an annual salary of between $1 million and $1.5 million that NBC News felt it simply could not match. ^^^^^

And that is why Meghan McCain is headed back to Fox.

The CASH.

[quote] Kasie just announced her last day on WayTooEarly, not really clear about if she's leaving MSNBC.

Will she finally come out of the closet?

[quote] one person familiar with the matter said Hunt was offered an annual salary of between $1 million and $1.5 million that NBC News felt it simply could not match. ^^^^^

Willie Geist must be pissed.

The only offer he got is the Sunday TODAY show. And I'm pretty sure he's not even making close to $1 million.

Even Kornacki got a better offer with NBC Sports.

R271's link must have updated since it was posted. The Variety article says Kasie is going to CNN, where she will focus on streaming video.

^ Sorry. The last few posts in the thread weren't showing up when I posted at R281, so I didn't see it was already posted that she's going to CNN.

R279 Not drawing any of my own conclusions, but she is somewhat recently married and a mother to males. I dig that she is out and proud as a sports fan. While it ran thought KasieDC was the best show on television.

Maybe she is taking Brooke Baldwin’s spot @ CNN?

Or going to hang out with Jake Tapper...yum.

[quote] Maybe she is taking Brooke Baldwin’s spot @ CNN?

The Variety article says that she will focus mostly on streaming content.

[quote] she will join CNN to focus largely on content that is produced for streaming viewers as part of a big bet being made by Jeff Zucker, president of CNN.

Nicolle needs to get bqck to the studio, that makeup looks like shit today.

Is her leaving making a spot for Shep?

Did Kasie's show get high ratings on MSNBC?

It sounds like she's going to do a streaming channel for CNN. Which has FAR LOWER ratings than MSNBC.

Will Kasie be starting up a women's softball league at CNN?

Asking for a friend.

R287, what do you expect from a woman who goes on national TV with her hair looking like that? What kind of make-up job would work with that mop on her head?

Nicolle's hair, makeup, and lighting is all awful. Somebody in management at MSNBC needs to step in and do something. They are just acting like nobody can see this on their TV.

^LOL! The DL stylists always in an uproar about MSNBC hosts.

R290 On her last morning she was talking smack with a member of the congressional women's team. Sounded like she fully intends to continue playing for the press sluggers.

I wouldn't be surprised at all to learn that Kasie Hunt and big-tits Katy Tur had lezzed out multiple times.

I wonder who will get the Way Too Early timeslot? I hope it's not dull-as-a-doorknob Alicia Menendez.

R295 Katie Tur has big tetas?

R297, I'd much rather know how big her husband's "teta" is.

^Me too!

So good to see that Morning Joe won't have his fave softball player to bolster his pitiful sports cred...which is ZERO.

I hope CNN changes up its blond bimbo morning block. These women are PITIFUL.

Kasie is a smart cookie, all the best to her.

More like a smart nutloaf

CNN apparently has $$$ to spend, have a feeling MSNBC doesn’t pay some anchors so well.

Rach/Lawrence/Brian probably get all the dough.

Tiffany needs to ease up on the Natural Glow Jergens. She's too glittery.

Kristen Welker is vastly underutilized on MSNBC.

R303 Yeah, it's interesting. Comcast is the parent company, and I wonder if they're feeling in a precarious position given how many people are cutting the cord with cable? They've actually been raising their rates. I think they're just trying to gouge as much money out of their customers as they can in the short term because they know they're won't be a long term.

Have we discussed Guad Venegas. He’s hot

R292: She, Mike Schmidt and Joy Reid have reached returning guest-star status in this decade's version of "Fashion Dos and Don'ts."

Remind management, too, to consider fining Nicolle for every outburst of inappropriate laughter.

What do we think of Guad Venegas. I think he’s kinda sexy at times.

^ recurring guest-star status @ my R308, above.

Do we really think Vaughn Hillyard is gay? And what about the other sexy as fuck reporter--Gadi Schwartz?

R308, pretty girls are used to everyone thinking it's cute when they giggle. Shirley Temple outgrew that but Wallace never has.

R311 - Gadi Schwartz is married

Gadi just had a baby with his wife but he’s very metrosexual. There’s a post on his Instagram about his joy at hemming the perfect pair of cut off shorts of something.

R314 When he was chasing rioters around L.A. he looked really hot. Like his hair was really glossy-shiny and he had on this cute windbreaker sort of thing.

Tiffany Cross, GURL! I’m a fan but stop looking down at your notes while guests are talking. That is not a good look.

Asian wife alert for Gadi Schwartz.

Hahaha I was going to say it R317, but you beat me to it!!

He's gay!

[quote] Comcast is the parent company, and I wonder if they're feeling in a precarious position given how many people are cutting the cord with cable? They've actually been raising their rates.

Comcast should change their name to Comcost, they have always been raising their rates.

[quote] Do we really think Vaughn Hillyard is gay?

Well when you take your gay good friend home to meet the parents and then post it on Instagram... well you decide.

R319 Yes they're absolutely the worst.

Cute photos at R320.

Is Vaughn a Phoenix native?

I never would have guessed.

He seems like a Midwesterner.

[quote]Is Vaughn a Phoenix native?

Yes.

"Me and my colleague Natasha Korecki wrote a story this week ..." said Eugene Daniels on The 11th Hour.

Oh, dear!

Kasie needs to come on out of the closet, develop a serious attitude and a few dramatic tics.....and you are looking at CNN's new evening ratings star. She can be CNN's Rachel.

She'll probably have one more baby, then divorce her husband and come out of the closet.

R325/R326, I really wonder about her.

Kasie doesn't seem the disingenuous type.

Yet I think it's pretty clear to everyone (maybe not her) that she might very well be a lesbian.

So why not just come out?

But even stranger, why get MARRIED and have a kid?

If she even feels the slightest bit attracted to women, it would make sense to just remain single.

So either she is completely lying to herself, or she is in deep, DEEP denial.

I’ve known Gadi Schwartz for years and unfortunately he is straight. Incredibly nice and so is his wife.

Garrett Haake should replace Kasie, don't you think?

[quote]Garrett Haake should replace Kasie, don't you think?

Maybe.

R327, because lesbians can't have kids, unless it's with a turkey baster.

Mike Barnacle(sp) is a calming presence amidst the badgers and, on his worst day, thinks rings around the best of them. Move Halle Jackson to "Way Too Early" and give Barnacle the 10 a.m. time slot.

Move Shep from CNBC to MSNBC 10am and move Jackson to WayTooEarly.

Unfortunately indeed, R328 (though obviously not for his wife). Gadi is so fucking hot.

Does no one else remember that Barnicle was forced to resign from the Boston Globe when he plagiarized a whole list of George Carlin’s jokes for his column?

[quote] Does no one else remember that Barnicle was forced to resign from the Boston Globe when he plagiarized a whole list of George Carlin’s jokes for his column?

MSNBC wants us to forget about Barnicle's plagiarism. They also want us to forget about Doris Kearns Goodwin's plagiarism. They want us to forget about Nicolle Wallace's work as communications director for George Bush. They want us to forget that Tim Miller, in his work for a Republican PR firm, tried to discredit Facebook's critics by linking them to boogeyman George Soros. And they want us to forget Bill Kristol's history, including pushing Sarah Palin onto the national political stage.

I always thought moving Kasie from Sunday nights to weekday mornings as some what of a demotion. I loved KasieDC on Sunday nights. All the best!

Another vote for Garrett Haake in the AMs…

^^^Garrett looks like a lemur. Too much first thing in the morning. I do agree that we need Shep on MSNBC. He's one of us, still looks decent for his age, and is a good interviewer.

R338, I go for llama over lemur.

Shep!

Why get a huge get and put him on channel no one watches!

I’ll say this. They need to leave Johnathan Lemire alone. Clearly he does not enjoy hosting and was not good at it….

Who is this cutie Tom Freyer filling in for Alicia Menendez???

[quote]Who is this cutie Tom Freyer filling in for Alicia Menendez???

It's this Joe Fryer guy, who is openly gay.

^Why is he sitting on Yasmin?

[quote]I always thought moving Kasie from Sunday nights to weekday mornings as some what of a demotion.

Maybe she thought so, too, and that's why she's leaving.

[quote]They need to leave Johnathan Lemire alone. Clearly he does not enjoy hosting and was not good at it.

Is that something they can force you to do?

Claire McCaskill ‘not interested’ in ambassadorship , looks like she will continue to be on MSNBC.

How about "Way Too Early with Claire"? Claire can host the show from her kitchen, giving her take on the day's political news and doing cooking and baking segments.

She's just like a baking show host! And I mean that as a compliment, honest.

[quote] How about "Way Too Early with Claire"?

That would be Way Too Early for Claire since she lives in St Louis in the Central time zone and the show would start at 4AM her time. She is a multi-millionaire and doesn't need the money, she ain't getting up that early.

[quote] How about "Way Too Early with Claire"? Claire can host the show from her kitchen, giving her take on the day's political news and doing cooking and baking segments.

That show would be amazing!

The FRAUS and myself would absolutely love it.

I can totally see Claire doing the show from her kitchen counter, drinking coffee and talking about the day's news.

It's a perfect idea!

"Way Too Early" has never really found its footing, but you really came up with a great idea, R347. Kudos!

Someone please pitch it to MSNBC!

Oh and R342, he's cute. First time I've seen his name here.

Claire made me laugh one day when the talk was about how there's a lot of old, old men in the senate. She said that when she was there she felt like a young, hot chick.

Claire can do a Cake of the Day segment . . .

That screenshot at R352 is perfection.

Claire could do an early morning lifestyle segment on MSNBC that would be fucking awesome.

I'm not even joking.

Way Too Early isn't really about news, any way. It's just a filler that MSNBC created to compete with CNN's early segment.

Claire could do whatever the fuck she wants at 5 a.m. (4 a.m. Central).

And when there's actual news, she can definitely handle that too.

Please MSNBC, let Claire do Way Too Early!

Here's another one . . .

This time, cookies . . .

When you learn that Mika makes 8 million a year, you can feel Kasie's disgust.

Omg at R354!

So much to break down.

The pig and Santa knick-knacks on the shelf.

The coffee canisters and the Equal and Sweet'N Low (pink packets) on the counter. The brown sugar bowl with the spoon.

The tiered cookie display!

And of course, the flowers.

THIS is why we need Claire on Way Too Early.

Can you tell I'm a crazed "fangurl?" Rofl

Did Claire steal her sugar holder from a restaurant?

It looks very familiar!

chocolate cake - and apples . . .

R355, Mika's sleeping with the boss -- that pays extra.

KNOW (BLOW) YOUR VALUE!

Yes, Claire could do baking on Way Too Early...

I always get Claire mixed up with Nancy Fuller.

[quote]The FRAUS and myself would absolutely love it.

Oh, Dear R350

[quote] So either she is completely lying to herself, or she is in deep, DEEP denial.

What's the difference?

There's a perfectly real possibility that Kasie might genuinely like dick. It's not unheard of. She strikes me as someone who is clear about what she wants, and unafraid to go after it.

Velshi sporting a bit of moose knuckle this AM.

I hope straight guys never give up the plaid boxers…

I get the feeling Ali is packing something nice and thick down there.

[quote] I get the feeling Ali is packing something nice and thick down there.

Unfortunately, it's attached to Ali Velshi.

Let's change Ali to Ari and our immediate reaction quickly changes on thoughts of packing something nice.

Katie obviously likes the big D.

R354 Oh and a nice tiered serving tray!

R355 Somehow I can deal with Mika's 8 million when you consider that the CEO who gave us Honey Boo Boo makes, like, 170 million a year.

Why does Claire's TV show have to be on at some unearthly hour when most of us DLers are still passed out? I'd suggest she replace Haley Jackson in the 10 am slot and have a huge hit for MSNBC.

They should just move Chuck Todd and Andrea Mitchell to co-host at that hour and open up two hours in the early afternoon.

Who’s hosting tmw @ 5am?

Better not be that turd Jonathan Lamerie 💩

Smirky Lemire?

Way Too Early usually bleeds right into Morning Joe... so the host needs to be someone that can be a frequent guest and gets along well with the folks on Morning Joe.

[quote] the host needs to be someone that can be a frequent guest and gets along well with the folks on Morning Joe.

There's no reason they couldn't change the format and make Way Too Early and Morning Joe two distinct programs. (Didn't it used to be that way?)

Anything that gets Joe Scarborough to run his mouth less.

Or they could just forget about live news so early in the morning and make it a straightforward baking show that's recorded, so McCaskill doesn't have to get up before sunrise. She could editorialize about politics while the day's goodies are baking, and some trainee could break in every half hour with a brief live news update.

Is anyone letting MSNBC know that we love Claire, and want her to have her own show?

^How many people is "we"? Six?

I wonder if Nicolle Wallace is enough of a Mean Girl to sabotage a show of Claire's own?

[quote] My Pillow CEO Mike Lindell and Steve Bannon say MSNBC is 'way better' than Fox News

WTF is up with that?

[quote]Or they could just forget about live news so early in the morning and make it a straightforward baking show that's recorded, so McCaskill doesn't have to get up before sunrise.

CNN, their competition, has live news at that hour.

All the more reason for counter-programming, R384. Give us a choice.

Whoever suggested a baking show for Claire, has me cracking up.

I think she would be totally insulted by that.

Yes, she's Frautastic.

But the woman is a former U.S. Senator. I highly doubt she would consider a "baking show" to be worthy of her background.

R386, she'd be welcome to pontificate about politics while whipping egg whites. Modern women needn't confine themselves to one thing at a time, and there's as much honor in baking a beautiful cake as in being a politician (many people might say there's more).

[quote] But the woman is a former U.S. Senator. I highly doubt she would consider a "baking show" to be worthy of her background.

Have you seen her on MSNBC, broadcasting from her kitchen, always with a different cake in the background? Baking is one of her many talents. She's even posted recipes on Twitter. She probably knows more about baking than most of the idiots on the Food Network.

Besides, it wouldn't be purely a baking a show. She would talk about voting rights, COVID vaccines, GOP craziness, etc., as she's mixing the ingredients. She could even invite some of her former Senate colleagues to join her as guests in her kitchen. It would be a hoot.

Lol R387 and R388.

I'm not arguing with you!

Personally, I would love nothing more than to see Claire doing a show with exactly what you're talking about. You especially, R388.

But nowdays, you never know how people will react to those suggestions.

She seems good humored enough to take those things in stride, and have a good laugh with us.

But then there are others, who would go absolutely berserk, and call for you to be cancelled just for the thought of it!

She once did some interview called “Kitchen Talk”.

"Kitchen Table Issues with Claire McCaskill." The feisty ex-senator invites you into her home as she bakes cakes and dishes about politics. A delicious addition to MSNBC's programming menu.

I swear, Cooking With Claire, or At the Kitchen Table With Claire would be a fucking ratings blockbuster.

Not just for MSNBC, but across all cable news networks.

There's really nothing else like it on television right now.

You guys could potentially have brainstormed a HIT Show, right here on Datalounge.

[quote] But the woman is a former U.S. Senator. I highly doubt she would consider a "baking show" to be worthy of her background.

Note that the one time the Senator filled in for Nicolle, she ended the show by serving guests and crew one of her home baked specialties.

Ugh It’s Lemerie!!!!

^^ Wait, didn't you forget the poop emoji?

Never mind e-mailing MSNBC, make your suggestions directly to Claire. You start, R391 -- you next, R392. No profanity and don't mention DL. Maybe Twitter would be better than e-mail.

Joy Reid is a guest tonight on Steven Colbert - will she be sporting her braided coif or maybe something a bit more demure? It would be interesting to see what she wears tonight on her show The ReidOut and if that carries over to her guest spot on Colbert. If someone is subbing for her on The ReidOut then maybe she could wear a Do-rag with a big Afro pic hanging from her neck which would through a big curve to her fans! The Colbert audience would love it!

R395

Jake Sherman + Jonathan Lamerie 💩

Ok R393, that is just too damned ... adorable.

It's why I want to see more of Claire on television.

This doubt that Claire would consider a baking show worthy of her background as a onetime U.S. Senator: U.S. Senator is a category that includes Chuck Grassley and Rand Paul. It's not all that exalted.

[quote]I swear, Cooking With Claire, or At the Kitchen Table With Claire would be a fucking ratings blockbuster.

Getting awfully close to Amy Sedaris territory here. And I'd love it.

You are confusing Claire with Home Ec, BA, Marsha Blackburn.

[quote] At the Kitchen Table With Claire would be a fucking ratings blockbuster.

You do realize that DL is not the typical demographic for MSNBC, just because the food shows are a hit on DL doesn't mean most of America want a cooking show on a News channel.

Maddow time!

Lemire is awful. He can’t read the prompter.

Joy was great on the Late Show w/Steven Colbert - she appeared to have the same do & outfit as she did on her ReidOut show earlier. I enjoyed her being the one having to answer questions for a change and she was on point as usual. In spite of any particular leanings she may have, her knowledge and ability to communicate well are something I really appreciate and gain knowledge on current topics.

^^^That was actually pretty good television.

Alicia Menendez is on for Nichole. I would prefer John Heilemann and Alex Wagner but perhaps they're busy working on The Circus.

Nicolle is no fool, well except for that Pallin fiasco, she rarely has anyone interesting cover for her and when she does like Wagner and Heilmann they rarely get invited back to host again.

I thought the other issue between Ryan and Simon is that Simon treated him like his own son until he had kids of his own, then he lost interest

Wrong thread

I love Alicia Menendez. I actually think she is the perfect anchor for MSNBC. Smart, informed, respectful of guests, attractive and opinionated but not fanatic.

I really don't get the hate here.

R412 (better known as Sen Bob Menendez)

The way Joy is wearing her wig tonight is flattering.

R412 I know. People just don't like the nepotism, I guess. It's not exactly that, but close.

I'm not feeling Joy's Princess Leia wig.

The halo braids are lovely.

Joy is attractive. I don't care if she wears a wig, but she just needs to make sure her hair does not overpower her appearance and become THE story. Shorter/contained is a much better look for her.

[quote]Joy was great on the Late Show w/Steven Colbert - she appeared to have the same do & outfit as she did on her ReidOut show earlier.

I believe anytime MSNBC's primetime hosts appear on late-night talk shows, those shows are usually taped around 4:30 in the afternoon, so she likely had already done Colbert's show before heading back to the studio to host her own show live last night (which accounts for why she had on the same outfit).

R419 - I agree - My comment (406) did not reference that fact (time of taping, etc.). As I mentioned she was really great (as usual) and I watch her ReidOut show every evening (except when being subbed). She is impressively smart and becoming more informed is a good thing which is why I watch.

Maddow time!

Morning Joe is interviewing the Prime Minister of Spain Pedro Sanchez and he his hot, Hot, HOT! MUY CALIENTE!

CLaire is back subbing for Nicolle

Claire McCaskill just pronounced Jen Psaki ---- Jen Paaaaasaki, but the P is silent.

[quote] CLaire is back subbing for Nicolle

Clearly, MSNBC is auditioning her for the upcoming baking/politics show.

Ben Rhodes is pretty hot

^^ Ben Rhodes has been occupying a place of honor in my spank bank for many moons. Hot, hot ...hawt, and the right politics to boot.

Ben Rhodes? Seriously! I honestly think some of you queens are just so hard up for sex because you don’t get none on the regular considering what you fine hot on this news channel.

^Even the little chin dimple. Yowza.

^^Chacun a son ....as they say...gout.

How in the hell did Ari pass law school? Talk about a himbo. He was horrible interviewing Fauci and his head was bobbing like a bobblehead. He may be handsome, but he really needs to get his own pop culture show on BRAVO and leave the news format to those who can get through an interview without quoting some Rap song.

Jonathan Capehart is handsome!

^It's embarrassing for me when you leave that sort of comment here, Mom.

Ben Rhodes looks like he'd have a tight hot hairy body under that business suit.

I agree, R432.

OK, Rachel really is on fire tonight.

Going after Gym Jordan....

Rachel is on fire because she got that J&J vaccine and now she's got the Covid fever.

R436

R436 Loved it.

Where the heck is Joe Scarborough? He hasn't shown on MJ for over a week.

I wonder too, R440. As irritating as he can be, he makes the show lively. Mika must have been dropped on her head as a child since she is such a vacuum head. And Willie, well, this guy is as boring as watching paint dry.

Without Joe there, Mika is doing daily diatribes of the most obvious nature. Willie and Jon Lemire are both so ginger cute, I love watching them. They tried to get her goat this morning, talking baseball.

Claire was hosting the first hour Thursday for Nicolle again, hopefully she will again tomorrow. Michael Steele is hosting the second hour today.

Joe Scarborough is annoying as hell as is Mika in another way but the show is better with him than without him, when Mika is off you only notice because Willy takes over her role of sending us to commercial. If Mika really knew her value, she would be refunding MSNBC some of her pay.

Mika always dresses tastefully.

That's all I've got.

R431, law school isn't that hard. To pass the bar, you just take a review course.

With Kasie Hunt gone, Katy Tur on maternity leave, and most of the regular hosts on vacation, MSNBC is desperate for substitute hosts. Today, they've had Jonathan Lemire, Garrett Haake, Claire McCaskill and Michael Steele all anchoring. (Interesting that Joshua Johnson from the weekends is never asked to sub for any of the weekday anchors.) I wonder when we'll see DL fave Vaughn Hillyard at the anchor desk? (I imagine he'll have to get his blinking under control first.)

Who was the handsome Black gent/newbie who subbed on one of the shows Wednesday?

Jonathan Capehart!!!

Jonathan Capehart is anything but a newbie!

Link to Part 27.

This thread is paywalled for most people.

[quote]MSNBC is desperate for substitute hosts. Today, they've had Jonathan Lemire, Garrett Haake, Claire McCaskill and Michael Steele all anchoring.

I wonder if it's in their contracts that they must be available to substitute as hosts when asked. Or maybe it's purely a voluntary thing?

A MSNBC - Part 27 thread was started last Monday, apparently this thread has been paywalled.

No, not Capehart, R448. Sorry I don't remember on which show the unfamiliar guy hosted.

Thanks, R452.

Morgan Chesky looking good right now reporting from Dallas. That top button on his blue shirt is under strain! Morgan CHESTY!

Does anyone ever sense a 'stressed relationship' between Rachel Maddow and Lawrence?

No matter how hard she tries to smile and be nice...there are some bad vibes there.

[quote] Does anyone ever sense a 'stressed relationship' between Rachel Maddow and Lawrence?

Rachel is very uncomfortable with compliments or praise and for some reason Lawrence heaps it on Rachel in shovels full. I use to think he was mocking her, I am no longer sure. Anyway think of how you are at quitting time when someone tries to strike up a conversation, she wants to go not chit chat.

Happy Fourth Anniversary, Ari!!

What do we think of Tiffany Cross? There's something flashy and artificial about her. Joy would go on an irritating tear, but she always seemed to mean what she said and was not two-faced.

Yeah, R457, I'm sure Rachel is glad on those nights when Ali Velshi is subbing because he just says good night and lets her go. No chit-chat.

And Rachel is live on a FRIDAY!

Rachel's wig looks perfect tonight.

Claire is no baker if her idea of a cake is packaged cake mix and instant pudding mix. That's frau 101.

Frau 101 with LALIQUE!

Tiffany lost weight and had her look restyled. She looks good now. If she'd only work on that voice.

Not available for anchoring, sorry!

My bf and I are having buttsex.

Thankfully the officers at today's House Hearing on the January 6 Terrorist Attack presented uncensored, no-holds-barred, non-apologetic testimonies. The squeamish be damned; the American people and the world need to hear what transpired on Capitol Hill verbatim.

However, during the 3pm hour, MSNBC chose to edit the phrase "fucking nigger," bleeping out the word "fucking" while letting "nigger" stand. Whose decision was this? Let your viewers hear the truth as presented by the witnesses.

Now, during "Deadline: White House," they're bleeping the word "nigger." I don't know what it is, but this is not good journalism!

^We've seen the footage non fucking stop on MSNBC since January 6, and we've heard plenty about how racist the pigs who stormed the Capitol were. I'd love to see the book thrown at all of them, but this has not been underexposed on MSNBC. I would direct your criticisms at Fox.

R469 - Speak for yourself. I've never heard it unedited on MSNBC, but then I don't watch the network all day long. I watch only two of their shows.

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Lawrence can't read a room. It is so obvious that at 10pm, Rachel is exhausted and wanting to clock out. He's wanting to demonstrate the cute chemistry that Don Lemon and Chris Cuomo have over on CNN. Sorry Lawrence, Rachel ain't on board with it.

Hallie Jackson has been brought in to cover the Afghanistan situation. I guess Alex The Twit can't handle it.