Joy Reid’s tenure as host of “The ReidOut” will conclude this week, marking a significant shift at MSNBC. Reid has led the 7 p.m. program since 2020, but changes under the new network president, Rebecca Kutler, have led to her departure. A panel show featuring Symone Sanders Townsend, Alicia Menendez, and Michael Steele will replace Reid’s slot. Steele is a failed former Republican National Committee chairman who now makes money by helping the left attack the right.
Kutler’s restructuring efforts are driven by major ratings drops. According to The New York Times, while MSNBC surpasses CNN in viewership, it continues to trail behind Fox News. As Variety reports, MSNBC and CNN have experienced viewership declines following Donald Trump’s return to the White House. Both networks are making programming adjustments in response.
In addition to Reid’s exit, Rachel Maddow’s schedule is set to reduce. Maddow is currently set to host five nights a week until the end of Trump’s initial 100 days back in office. Her time slot was originally planned to transition to Alex Wagner. However, Kutler is now considering Jen Psaki, a former Biden White House press secretary and known circle-backer, for the position.
These programming shifts come as MSNBC operates as a standalone entity separate from NBCUniversal under Comcast’s management. Kutler, who assumed leadership in February, is implementing widespread changes. Variety reports her plans involve adjustments to the daytime lineup, including a search for new Washington correspondents and a bureau chief. She is considering journalists from outlets like The Washington Post and Politico and is exploring options for promoting existing MSNBC contributors to anchor roles.
MSNBC’s editorial positions, however, appear unchanged. The network remains extreme left in its perspective and continues to peddle falsehoods and hoaxes.
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