Tag Archives: MSNBC

Grace Under Democracy

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Mr. Universe

MSNBC recently added a new show to its line-up with the addition of Melissa Harris-Perry on their Saturday programming. Harris-Perry is another uber smart female in the same vein as Rachel Maddow that MSNBC has been taking a chance on. … Continue reading →

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MSNBC vs. Fox; Who’s Smarter?

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Mr. Universe

I thought I would do a little background research to see if education had an influence on  reporting in the media narrative. MSNBC is generally considered to be the liberal cable station (though I would argue that they are the … Continue reading →

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New Respect for Martin Bashir

Posted on October 15, 2011 by Mr. Universe

Never been a fan of MSNBC’s Martin Bashir. He used to interject a lot religious overtones on ABC’s Nightline that I didn’t agree with. But lately I’ve been warming up to his commentary. He still makes an occasional religious reference … Continue reading →

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Do Sunday Talk Shows Have More Conservative Guests?

Posted on May 15, 2011 by Mr. Universe

Talk shows are accustomed to notoriously short lead times to respond to current events with appropriate guests but they had plenty of time to get White House staff or related people on their shows to discuss the ramifications of going … Continue reading →

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Yassuh, Boss. Whatevuh You Sez.

Posted on April 28, 2011 by Mr. Universe

Pretty offensive title, eh? The accompanying photo is also illustrative of just how short of time ago it was when we regarded African Americans as second rate citizens. Al Jolson, a white musician, made a living portraying African Americans (called … Continue reading →

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Good Night and Good Luck

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Mr. Universe

MSNBC abruptly announced on Friday that Countdown with Keith Olbermann was being cancelled and that the network and Mr. Olbermann were parting ways. This was no small decision as Keith had two years left on his contract reportedly worth $14 million. … Continue reading →

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Should the FCC Silence the Noise?

Posted on November 18, 2010 by dcpetterson

Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) voiced a criticism today of partisan cable TV. “There’s a little bug inside of me which wants to get the FCC to say to FOX and to MSNBC: ‘Out. Off. End. Goodbye.’,” he said. “It would … Continue reading →

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And Your Little Dog, Too.

Posted on November 16, 2010 by filistro

Just before the election, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert held a monster rally on the mall. Stewart dubbed it a “Rally for Sanity” but nobody was sure what to expect… over-the-top craziness, wicked lampooning of the right-wing, silly political skits? … Continue reading →

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Addendum

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Mr. Universe

The article on Keith Olbermann below the previous two articles has been updated. Follow up: Keith has been reinstated effective Tuesday’s show. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/11/07/keith-olbermann-to-return_n_780141.html Commentary to this addendum has now been enabled. Mr. U

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Lean Forward My Ass

Posted on November 6, 2010 by Mr. Universe

Is it just me or does the timing of Keith Olbermann’s suspension from MSNBC strike anyone as odd? Two days after the election. And does it strike anyone else as odd that Joe Scarborough made donations to Republican candidates as … Continue reading →

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