MSNBC - Part 47

Bump to hold. 15 more posts on Pt 46.

And away we go!

Does Claire realize her cakes and pastry under the dome gets more attention than she does ?

We are here my friends!!!

Molly Jong Fast!

Molly Jong Fast 'n Loose.

Molly Jong Fast 'n Furious!

Cable ratings are in for May — and they spelled bad news for both Fox News and CNN. Fox News, which angered its audience by firing Tucker Carlson, lost 32% of its total viewers in prime and 44% of its audience in the prime demo from April — a staggering blow to the right-wing network. CNN, which has been suffering from historically low ratings, sunk even further in May, down double digits from April in both total viewers (-16% in prime and -13% in total day) and those in the key 25-54 demo.

MSNBC also slid double digits in viewership from April (-12% in total prime and -10% in total day), but it touted that it had beat CNN in total viewers and the key demo across total day and prime. The progressive network said that it had opened up the largest advantage in total day over CNN in its 27-year history.

May - August are traditionally low ratings months for all networks, which is why (traditionally) all series ended their seasons in early / mid-May and came back after Labor Day.

Nights are longer, weather is warmer - no one is sitting in front of their televisions watching news networks (especially when the news is slow). They're all outside having fun or on vacation.

Do we think Claire McKaskill bakes her own cakes? Or does she have help?

R8 Viewership may be down at Fox since Tucker's exit, but they have also regained several respectable and lucrative advertisers, who had previously stayed away because of his noxious bile. The number of eyeballs alone doesn't determine the bottom line.

Of course, they have lost a lot of influence with the whack-job demo.

R10 - maybe it's Duncan Hines.

Martha Stewart supplies the cakes.

Joyce Vance has clearly re-upped her Botox. Looking smooth, unfortunately it shows up problem areas around her neck.

I believe that Claire is a great home baker.

If she isn't, please don't tell me.

Claire is also fucking rich & loaded, so maybe she has a baker.

Claire is as frau as it gets.

If only most frau were as smart as Claire.

I get a sense that Morning Joe was given the green light to be more popular news. All this baseball crap that Mika groans through and the Broadway segments seem to lighten up all the Espionage, Sedition and endless, pointless Republican investigations.

MJ always talked about sports and some TV interspersed with the news.

It's just a reminder that while there's crazy shit going on in politics and in the world, the Yankees and Red Sox are providing games for some in our harried nation to enjoy.

What was the bit that Joe was alluding to, that Mika kept suggesting was only suitable for off-air?

R21 Elliot Page's new accusations.

I'm loving the Broadway segments on MJ. And it's fun how they eve make grouchy Lemire participate in them.

I've stopped watching Way Too Early and grab old episodes of America's Test Kitchen on Pluto TV until MJ begins.

Political commentator David Plouffe is on Alex Wagner tonight, and suddenly my dick wakes up and starts paying attention. Yum !

Plouffe did look plouffier tonight. My dick woke up a bit, too.

Why is there not more love for the hot daddy Glenn Kirschner here??

I love Glenn. He is very well researched.

Glenn is wonderfully articulate and exudes male energy. For some reason I have a feeling Harry Lippman may be a complete freak in the sheets. But what do I know? I've always been hot for nerdy articulate guys.

Oops....realized I misspelled his last name. Harry LITMAN floods Mama's basement.

I am really liking Weekend Morning Joe.

I go to bed after Katie Fang.

Glenn on with Jonathan Capehart right now!

[quote] I've stopped watching Way Too Early

R24 Me too, but I continue to record it, and scroll through for the occasional interesting guest.

When Danny Cevallos is on MJ, he often makes an appearance, with camera angles usually showing his full form.

Also for some reason I really like Julliana Tatelbaum, in the CNBC segments from London, although she's now the designated reporter too infrequently. She and Lemire actually have a nice chemistry.

CNN's Early Start is much better than Way Too Early. I switch back to Morning Joe at 6.

I'll check it out, rarely watch anything live these days. Is that with Boris?

R33 - full form Danny Cevallos is always a good thing.

Though fully-clothed here, you can tell Danny has a nice body:

Jake Tapper jealous of Nicolle Wallace?

Chuck Todd leaving MTP in September. Kristen Welker to the anchor chair.

I'd rather that Rachel Maddow was taking over the chair. She'd be perfect for MTP.

Kristen Walker has been underutilized on NBC, so this is a good move.

r41, plus how crushing could working TWO days a week be.

Is Symone on Ozempic? She is wearing white today and doesn't look like a drive-in movie theater screen.

Welker got her start in my hometown 20 years ago, working for a low-rated ABC affiliate at the time. (This station has been a distant third from the other local stations for as long as I can recall). Everyone knew she had a brighter future ahead of her - she only lasted at this local station for two years. From here she went to an NBC station / affiliate in NYC and then on to MSNBC.

R38 Knives out for Chris Licht, but when you're tone-deaf, and have lost the ability to read the room, it's time to hang it up.

I love Kristin Welker. What is her ethnicity?

She’s half-black, half-white.

[quote]Is Symone on Ozempic?

I hope she is. There’s no reason for someone who’s 32 to be as morbidly obese as she is.

Oh, I thought Kristin was half Black and half Indian like Kamala.

Except her Indian half is Native American Indian,

Kristen Welker is not Indian, although she does look it. She's black/white biracial.

[quote] “The key to the survival of any of these media entities, including here at Meet the Press, is for leaders to not overstay their welcome. I’d rather leave a little bit too soon than stay a tad too long,” Todd said.

Way too late. Many tads. So many tads.

Rachel Maddow Expands Her NBCUniversal Podcast Empire With New Show “Déjà News”:

CNN Chief Tells Staff “I Should Not Be In the News” After ‘Meltdown’ Magazine Profile:

Good god, when does Andrea MItchell get put out of our misery?

And just now, the mutual admiration society between Mitchell and Kristin Welker. Geezuz, you'd think that Welker had just found the cure for cancer, not gotten a promotion. These media people are so fucking unaware of their egos.

I can see it coming from Andrea Mitchell as I think she has mentored Kristin and some others at NBC/MSNBC.

It’s KristEn.

Rachel better have a great show tonight!

I hope that the fine Tim Heaphy is using sunscreen with an adequate SPF.

I would love to see some photos of a young Tim Heaphy, like from college or even high school. I haven't been able to find any.

Maddow time!

Handsome Van Grack was her guest on the 'Trump' grand jury topic. My dick responded as soon as he came on my television screen.

Handsome Van Grack should be his name.

Jen might want to consider co-opting the All In makeup & lighting people for her weekend show.

I agree Van Grack is very handsome but I get the impression he’s somewhat lacking in the personality department. Perhaps he’s still not very comfortable with appearing on TV.

Nice block on Morning Joe about about closeted presidential candidate Tim Scott, going at it with Sunny on ABC'S The View.

LOL I obsessed over Brandon VanGrack also, and see that's he is married, and graduated from college in 2001, so he is early 40's. He is beautiful, and should have his own MSNBC show seven days a week.

I agree about Jen Psaki, she looked better than ever subbing for Chris last night. I even wondered if she might be wearing a wig as the color and sheen was so much healthier looking.

I am Jen Psakied out. Every time I turn on MSNBC, she's on my screen. She seems to be a 'guest' on every program they air. I guess MSNBC is really pushing to make her the 'face' of the network ?

As for Handsome Van Greck, I'm guessing he wouldn't pass up a big dick if it came his way.

More Psaki, More Psaki, More Psaki!

R66 Yes Van Grack is still a little stiff, he's loosened up considerably from his earliest appearances. Those were remarkable for how kid-in-the-principal's-office he looked - and everyone treated him like a delicate flower. Now at least he can smile.

But his resting face vacillates between stoic and stricken.

Chris Hayes referred to the former rivalry between the PGA and Liv golf tournaments as "high dungeon".

Guess he's a D&D player - or possibly he's into dungeons.

No, but it verifies that Chris is straight.

It takes a gay to be in high dudgeon.

Is shaving off only half of your beard and mustache in?

I kind of liked that. If you want facial hair on your partner you focus on his left. If you want clean-shaven on another day, you focus on his right.

[quote] And just now, the mutual admiration society between Mitchell and Kristin Welker. Geezuz, you'd think that Welker had just found the cure for cancer, not gotten a promotion

Andrea’s just trying to lure Kristen closer without creating too much suspicion. Then, when the time is right, Andrea will steal her essence.

R70, that's funny because I really only see her on Sundays.

Although I don't watch the primetime line up as much as I used to when they started refusing to cover any other politics besides BREAKING NEWS: TRUMP.......

Chris Christie's political capital was erased by Rachel's covering of Bridgegate. They should have reran those segments right after he announced....

Give Nicolle a vacation, and have Jen show her real talent moderating "Deadline: White House."

Baldie hunk Paul Rieckhoff is so hot! He looks like a former NFL player. That smile! Why is he not a DL fave here?

Niolle is PHENOMINAL moderating Deadline White House.

R78 I'm hoping Christie can stick around long enough to issue some classic burns to both Trump and DeSantis.

In their presence.

MSNBC is calling in all legal analysts and even brought in Rachel and Nicolle over the phone.

What, was Rachel even too lazy to haul on a black jacket and cammie and zoom in?

Rachel can't even drag her lazy ass into the studio tonight? She's known all day that this indictment was imminent.

They're advertising Rachel will be on with Lawrence tonight but what form do we think it will take?

On the Mark Meadows thread Glenn Kirschner was getting a lot of attention because of a video that was linked in which he explained the issues so clearly. And also because he's so fucking hot.

Why do you think Glenn never seems to be the first, second or third lawyer brought on by MSNBC to chat? He's usually only called upon after Joyce Vance, Andrew Weissmann, Barb McQuade, Neal Katyal, Melissa Murray, and a couple of others. And I like them all....but why not some more of Glenn?

Any other fans?

Handsome Van Grack is on Alex Wagner tonight ! I have no idea what he's saying because I gaze at his handsome face (and my dick gets bigger).

Van Grack is handsome but he seems so timid. Almost mousey. No wonder the Mueller Report had so little effect.

They pulled Rachel away from her fishing trip to do this. No Maddow Wig to slap on her.

R89 She appears to be in a studio someplace. She definitely didn't do her own makeup that's for sure. And there's a projection of official Last Word graphics behind her. From the waist down she may still be in waders.

Andrew Weissmann looking very bronzed.

Joy said she thinks her Rachel and Nicolle are probably doing a panel soon like this last indictment.

I just don't like Jonathon Lemire.

It looks like George Conway is on the Selmaglutide.

He is looking better in the face and his blowfish neck is now a skin drape.

Love Morning Joe.

Jonathan Lemire would blow Trump & Joe S. if he could.

R93 It really does seem to be working for him. I'm surprised he doesn't have more of a wattle considering the size of his former quadruple chins.

Dumped Kellyanne and not looking back.

Did they let Willie talk in the first hour? Mika kept interrupting Claire and Jen, in a manic way.

Claire looks like a woman who should be named "Kitty". Maybe it's the plastic surgery she has had that gives her a cat face ?

Can Elie Honig of CNN please fuck me hard ? Please tell me he's gay.

[quote]Can Elie Honig of CNN please fuck me hard ? Please tell me he's gay.

R99 Shit. He pings gay or bi to me. Such a hot guy.

R92, He pings like an arcade.

R100, He definitely emits a gay vibe. Love his nose.

Ari looks like he was drinking all night.

Does he realize when he decides not to shave and go 'scruffy' he looks 10 -15 years older than he actually is, and not the cool Jewish kid he thinks he looks like ?

R103, I thinks he looks hotter with the scruffy look.

Ari needs to take a lesson in pronouncing Italian words.

Ari's jaw line has gone missing, scruff or no scruff.

Andrew Weissman looked like he hadn’t slept in days.

He better take a nap because me thinks everyone is working tonight on this Summer Friday!

[quote]me thinks everyone is working tonight on this Summer Friday!

Not me.

Rach Mads better get that black blazer ready for tonight!

Andrea Michell should not be commenting on complex breaking news. Perhaps they could get her some tea?

Rachel's on now, and on tonight.

Steph Rhule was supposed to be off tonight and is on the way to 30 Rock!!

All hands on deck!

The whole gang is on.

Handsome Van Breck is on all day today - my lucky day.

Sorry - That should be Van Grack above !

I LOVE my MSNBC regulars - and today seeing them all together, scanning through the indictment, laughing and knowing the most evil, contentious creep who ever was President, is going to burn at the stake, is the best thing ever. Oh, and having Brandon McGrack there, too.

Where’s Rachel & Lawrence?????

I wonder if their offices at 30 Rock convert to sleeperetts?

Rachel is on, but remote and Lawrence just ceded his seat to Chris Hayes, who came in like a ball on fire. These guys are really enjoying this moment. It's their ultimate reward. Trump must have lost 100lbs today, with constant and chronic diarrhea.

Rachel looks like she is in a studio?

Wags has joined the chat!

Is Andrew Weissman gay or just Jewish?

Brandon VG clearly in his element today. Fielding every question with aplomb and more.

I've wondered if he and Andrew ever had a dalliance in their days together.

Is Ari in the NBC Now studio?

Is that in 30 Rock?

The regulars are as gleeful today as though they were at the annual Christmas Party. And they should be - they've earned it.

Superfluous, shallow observation-

Joy needs to stick to the short 'do and that white suit is divoon.

Joy does look good.

Symone gave Joy her beauty tips today. I heard her in Joy's dressing room :

"Gurlfriend, you need a better ratched wig ! And wear something white tonight and show your titties. And tone down that eye shadow for Lord's sake !"

The set is horrendous.

I don't know why Maddow seemed defensive about suggesting Trump might plead out.

When I read the entire indictment, I thought the same thing. They've nailed Trump because Trump nailed himself first.

Trump may plead out if Mr. Smith gets him to roll on his "Republicans in Congress" who enacted the Sedition and Coup Conspiracy. Meadows rolls on Trump and Trump rolls on the Republicans in Congress and, voila, Mr. Smith can indict the 140 Republicans who voted to send the 2020 election back to the states and to the House.

^^^Indict for SEDITION. Preventing them from running for public office ever again.

This MAGA Judge Aileen Cannon is gonna be trouble.

MSNBC Special: When you're Stephanie Rhule, and you're dressed head to toe in fire engine red, and you're the only one who blends in with the set. That's special.

Oh wait a minute, here comes Laura Jarrett. She's special too.

Be careful what you wish for.

I have a sinking feeling this will all result in nothingness.

Steph was at Gov Ball with her kids and was summoned to 30 Rock for Breaking News.

Girlfriend was ready to party.

[quote]Steph was at Gov Ball with her kids and was summoned to 30 Rock for Breaking News.

How did none of these people expect they would be called in? She was at a party, Maddow was fishing in a river. Aren’t they in the NEWS business? They all knew that the Dump indictment was about to drop any minute.

R237 No one knew it was going to be unsealed yesterday; it took everyone by surprise. No one knew Smith would be having a press conference yesterday, either.

They thought it was going to be unsealed and a PC on Tuesday, the day of his arraignment - so this should've been a rather quiet Friday night for reporters.

Only FOX NEWS carried on as though it was just an ordinary summer Friday afternoon.

I was surprised everything went down so quickly, meaning on Friday. I also believed it was going to go down next week.

R139 As I mentioned before everyone expected next Tuesday (Monday night the earliest). There were no leaks or indications to any press that it was happening yesterday.

PS - This is a testimony to how good Jack Smith is running these investigations and has control over his office and team !

I like Ari Velshi, but, for me he's too hyper for my slow, morning mood.

Jack Smith is Sexy!

R143 He is, when dressed in a suit and standing behind the podium with authority.

However, he also looks like someone you'd find in a 'Pep Boys' garage changing the oil in your car. To me, without the striking 'authoritative' figure, he's not as sexy.

[quote]I like Ari Velshi,

I prefer Ali Melber.

SYMONE!!!

R142, don’t you mean Ali Melber?

I hope Ari and Ali don't ever get married.

Ari Vitali is annoying.

I love her!

drink everytime an anchor or contributor says “my friend” on MSNBC.

Sexy Ken Dilanian has been losing too much weight. He needs to put on a few pounds and get to the gym. He looked incredible during the COVID years - maybe that was his COVID weight ?

Joyce Vance is on Velshi this morning talking about Judge Aileen Cannon. Lucky for viewers, she found the shampoo and hair conditioner.

What did Joyce say about Aileen? Should we be worried?

R154 No, not really. She more or less explained how Cannon got picked to be the judge in this case - it wasn't rigged by Trump or his team. The impression I got from her (she chose her words carefully) was that everything should be fine and she doesn't think she'll overstep her boundaries.

Ken Dilanian is on again now, live from Miami and he's now changed into an open collar black polo shirt. It's unbuttoned enough where we can see a little hair peeping out from his chest. Yum ! I'd like some photos of him on the Miami beach getting tanned.

Well, the possible and hopeful side here is that tRump will be found guilty (honestly, how could he not with that pile of evidence?) and Dems can point to his own judge ruling over the case.

These Anchors/Correspondents/Contributors are getting more casual with the attire.

Love my men in a tie on TV.

In Florida heat and humidity, r158?

[QUOTE]No one knew it was going to be unsealed yesterday; it took everyone by surprise.

Right after Trump said he was getting indicted, Joyce Vance tweeted that she hoped Smith would call Trump's bluff and unseal the indictment. And boom! He did. Good tactic that curbed Trump's ability to spin for five days until his court appearance. The sheer number of counts and the pictures are going to be clinchers for a lot of people. And the recordings which were made with Trump's knowledge by Meadows' ghostwriters.

She only needs to stall and delay, issuing rulings that would be perfectly normal and reasonable for any other case, and the MAGA objective will be achieved.

Symone looks fetching today!

[quote]drink everytime an anchor or contributor says “my friend” on MSNBC.

Also “that’s exactly right”.

Right...

They got our girl Psaki doing double duty this weekend. She flipped from her usual white blazer to a red one for the evening.... her pussy's on fire!

I'm begging for a Jim Jordan, Lindsey Graham somebody to go toe to toe with her...

Is Psaki’s pussy really a fire crotch 🔥

Or every time a contributor says "Look, ..."

Because they're about to make THE definitive observation.

Or whenever Weissman says SOOOOOOO.

Except Weissmann says sewwwwwwwww........

R168 He does say it like that, lol.

Weissman's the one with the fabulous apartment, right?

Yes, though lately he seems to be zooming from a small rather undecorated office. Maybe he was hearing some weird comments.

R97, to be specific she looks like a mama cat.

Firm hand, but kind, sweet round face. I like it; reminds me of my Swyrlena.

Seriously MJF does not have a face for TV.

^^^ MJF ? Michael J Fox ? Seriously, the poor guy is very sick. Give him a break.

Molly Jong Fast, obviously.

Joe S. in an actual studio!

Soo much better when they are all at the table.

I could see MJF and Eddie Glaude hooking up. They're sympatico.

I am so tired of Michael Schmidt and his irritating voice and that stupid top he always wears. He is so arrogant and condescending with absolutely zero personality.

And Schmidt is married to Nicolle Wallace , who seems so different than him. Strange bedfellows, I guess. What is that fleece thing he wears all the time, and is he trying to separate himself from every other contributor wearing a suit? Otherwise, it's ugly.

Doesn't it seem that it should be mentioned by Nicolle when Schmidt appears that he is her husband? Or is that an antiquated idea of full disclosure?

I can't imagine tat they never discuss this political shit at home.

^^^Than s//b From, before it gets nailed as an 'Oh, Dear.'

R179, I didn't hear it myself but I think someone posted that Nicolle did mention on-air once that they're married.

The ever-sexy Ali Arouzi was on with Andrea Mitchell today. My God, that guy just oozes gay sex through my TV screen. And he was showing some chest hair with his open shirt. Please, tell me he's gay !

They have, R179 on a couple of occasions that I've heard firsthand. Not sure how often it needs to be repeated, if ever.

R179, Husband #1 was hotter.

R156, when I saw Ken Dilanian in that polo with the buttons open, I got up from the couch and moved closer to the TV to see if I could see any chest hair. Wasn’t disappointed. 🤣

He’s a hottie.

R185, Go to the 2:00 mark.

[QUOTE]should have reran

I love the creation of new verbs, especially those without meaning.

[QUOTE]^^^Than s//b From, before it gets nailed as an 'Oh, Dear.'

Hate to break it to you... What you typed is popularly known as a "word salad" albeit a very brief one.

I see no Delanian chest hair at r186.

[quote] What is that fleece thing he wears all the time

Frequently referred to as a "half-zip". He's got a whole collection, it's like his uniform, he's been working them for years.

They seem to have become more popular recently for men in media. With or without a necktie, popped collar or no, a way to appear somewhat, but not too casual.

Maddow time!

Isn't a "half-zip" one of George Santos' favorite looks? One more reason to despise it.

I love those zips but the kind that zip all the way down and are called hoodless hoodies. I wear them all the time, cotton jersey in summer and wool jersey in winter. They keep my long neck warm and frame my handsome aging face very nicely. Very flattering.

R188, that’s not the report I saw. He was wearing a black polo and had all the top buttons undone.

It wasn’t much hair, but still kinda sexy.

Conor Lamb on Stephanie's show tonight. He's so beautiful. He really should be in movies instead of politics.

R193 That's what I saw, too, and originally posted. The black polo was completely unbuttoned, and you could see a little chest hair peeking out. Tells me he probably has hair on his lower pecs and lightly around his nipples, only. Maybe a treasure trail on his torso.

I think Ken's wife is Asian or Filipino.

Delanian always reminds me of a former altarboy, one who seriously considered entering the seminary.

You can tell it takes all of Katie Tur’s effort to not interrupt Andrea Mitchell and cut her off.

I sense tension between those two.

And my tension- dar is reliable.

Katie Tur has trained her eyes not to roll.

I suspect that Katy Tur is a closet bitch. She is probably abusive to staff and people on set as soon as the camera is off.

Katy Tur has Daddy issues.

r200, rumor has it that’s exactly how she is to her staff. I’ve never cared for her.

She has a hot husband!

Joy Reid is absolutely pissed that no mug shot was taken of Trump today.

R196, you do know what that means here on the DL. You may have a shot.

Who’s this on Joy’s show today sweating like a ho in church? 😂😂😂

R200 I hadn't watched Katy Tur in some time. I was struck by how when speaking to camera, she now seems to strive to be super low-key. So chill.

It reminds me of when Jane Pauley & Bryant Gumbel used to compete to see who could be more "subdued" on air. Just before they were canned.

I'm in love with legal contributor Anthony Coley. I want to lick him from head to toe, and pay close attention to his cock and ballsack. Thank You.

R208 he is cute and full of energy, leans forward in his chair.

Chris Hughes is an embarrassment. Sit still and try to act mature. The women on the panel always make him look like a desperate wannabe trying to be accepted. I will admit he is a bright guy, but it is hard to take him seriously when his body is constantly moving like he has to pee. iWatch the looks Ari will give him if he is on at the same time. It will be pure distaste and Chris always looks to be intimidated by Ari. Again, Chris is an intelligent man, but he has to settle down with the theatrics.

R210 I'm sure you meant Chris Hayes. That's interesting, my read has always been that Ari is intimidated by Chris.

Everyone except Rachel is intimidated by Chris Hayes. They should be, he's packing a giant brain in that big, round skull.

Chris is great, and tightly wound.

Rachel’s nose contour!

I think Hayes is on the spectrum, or an Aspie baby. He's so uncomfortable when others are in his 'space'. He does better when he's by himself reading a prompter.

You must not remember him back when he did the weekend morning show, r215. He was always with people and great with them.

The muffins of death always cracked me up. He was younger and a bit looser in those days. Getting married and spawning made him more uptight.

All of a sudden, Brandon Van Grack has started to smile a lot more. Looks nice on him.

I find Chris Hayes to be perfectly poised and composed on set. When others are speaking he listens intently. When speaking he may gesture slightly, always controlled. His statements are cogent and well thought out. He's at his most animated when he's finding the humor, absurdity, or hypocrisy in a topic. I don't get any of the dissociative or detached qualities you'd find from someone on the spectrum. Nor is he wired or amped up. He's just a really smart, eloquent guy.

My impressions may be influenced by the fact that I live with a number of native-born Italian people.

I don't think Chris' wife would marry, let alone has tons of kids with a man who's autistic or an Aspie. Think of the children.

Sorry, meant "have tons...:

John Heilemann resurfaces!!!

Still without his wedding ring 🤔

Vaugh Hillyiard is on 'Morning Joe' now. He's wearing a black shirt unbuttoned enough to see his chest - unfortunately, he has nothing to show. He looks like a smoothie. Probably a natural smoothie who doesn't have to shave.

I love Chris' passion. It's the difference between him and Alex Wagner and some of the day time anchors.

Kier Simmons gives me a tingle in the naughty bits.

Claire tweeted “my friend” Andrew Weissmann.

Please drink!!

Did all the lady anchors get gifted with the Van Cleefs clover necklaces & earrings?

They all wear them, except for Mika Scarborough.

Michael Steele takes Chris Jansing out!

She seems to like the clickbait Republican talking points.

I really like Michael Steele and yes, he did take Chris Jansing out. He corrected her use of the word "'negative" to describe a GOP US Rep who spoke the truth about Donald.

I like when Alicia Menendez subs for Chris Hayes, feels more like a familiar format for her.

They couldn't have got Jen to come in? Alicia sounds like she's got bruising from sucking too much dick.

Poor Nicolle must have collapsed. Has the day off.

Where’s Nikki?

Pulling Christie's foot from her ass.

I agree about Katy Tur. I used to like her when she was new, up until just after her Twitler book came out. You can tell it kills her to bite her tongue or not roll her eyes. She seemed to become embittered around the time her memoir came out and all the fall out from her troubled relationship with her father ensued. Her politics also seemed to have drifted (she’s no partisan Dem). I’m most interested in Yasmin Vossughian. I have been shocked in the past about her cuntiness to others on air. She can be very cutting and dismissive. TBH, I’m surprised she’s still around. On the poz side, I love Rachel and Nicolle and all the hawt guys.

I know I'll get flamed for this, but Tur seemed to become mean after she had her child.

Tur was always mean, imo, she became meaner after she had the kid. Either she doesn't enjoy being a parent (lots of people don't) or she doesn't enjoy something else - husband/job/whatever.

Is there a Steph Ruhle fan club around the DL? She is funny as hell, irreverent, smart, sometimes seems tipsy, occasionally makes odd wardrobe choices, and her wig/weave is occasionally (tonight) askew! She’s also one of the most pro-LGBT anchors at MSNBC. Luff huh.

Yes, I like Stephanie a lot. At first I didn't think she would be a good replacement for Brian but she's definitely won me over, primarily for all of the reasons cited by R236.

Yes, LOVE Steph. Girl is a HOT mess, but she's ALWAYS got the tea!

Definitely needed her own show.

Me too. Love Stephanie when I heard her children helped with her hair and wardrobe and CAMERA during the Great Remote. She is a fierce advocate for children. Health care, education, family leave, daycare, and she is the best financial and business expert on MSNBC. Plus, her Friday show is possibly the most entertaining free for all on the network. It is the best way to end the week. Did I mention that I love her.

Another huge Stephanie fan for all the reasons already stated. I only wish her show was on a little earlier.

Here on the West Coast I watch her at 8pm and if it is an excellent show, I catch the repeat at 11pm.

Nicolle is a totally different person than she was on “The View”.

WHET Jeremy Peters?

Don’t get the love for Stephanie. I think she’s rude and quite frankly, a bit performative.

Stephanie is aggressive, but calls out ppl when other anchors just let it slide. Plus she knows her shit, but takes alot time off. Think she misses that 9am timeslot on Summer Fridays.

But now she gets to sit at the primetime table, something Katy Tur will never get to do.

Nicolle was timid and out of place on 'The View', though Whoopi looked out for her (and to this day, Nicolle still considers Whoopi one of her best friends). Nicolle was often bullied by Rosie O'Donell back then (what a surprise) and knew that gig wasn't for her.

Who is this current anchor on the air now?

I hate that red, large lace, sleeveless, low cut neckline top or dress top she’s wearing.

And the black, sheer, halter top on the other person is hateworthy, too.

And before anybody accuses me of wanting Taliban burkas on women, no I don’t.

I don’t want see that amount of flesh anybody, male, female, binary, non-binary, what-have-you, when I’m watching them present current events/news.

Speaking of too much flesh, I always wonder why my local news anchors who are young females with blonde hair, big tits and fake teeth always have to wear skimpy sundresses on air, baring their shoulders, cleavage and legs (they all stand in front of a wall to give the news). Even the meteorologists.

Meanwhile, the young handsome male anchors, reporters and meteorologists are buttoned up to their chins in suits. Put those guys in muscles shirts and tank tops !!!

Stephanie is the perfect combination of visually entertaining and intellectually stimulating.

Her Friday weekend recap is the best thing on cable.

Her guests are smart and far-flung.

She challenges them.

Katy Tur got passed over a few times for primetime.

She used to be fun and cool on the air, now she is a sourpuss, pro-republican.

R250

Except when Stephanie has George Hahn on the Night Cap.

He may be good at making instagram videos, but he cannot do a tv panel for his life, plus he does not come off as intelligent.

[quote]the young handsome male anchors, reporters and meteorologists are buttoned up to their chins in suits. Put those guys in muscles shirts and tank tops !!!

Now we're talking!

For the Stephanie fans, and I'm one, when would you ideally like to see her show scheduled? I wonder if she could make a better go of 9 pm than Alex Wagner?

May have been mentioned, she's on at 8 & 11 PT. For me, I still prefer to watch her at 11.

I will make the time…whenever she is on. I also tape her.

They should bump Alex to NBC Now and move Katie Fang into her spot. A female, Asian, mom, attorney should argument Rachel.

I'm surprised by all the Steph-love here. I've never been able to stand her. When she worked with Velshi she was almost tolerable as co-host. On her own I can't take it. I caught her on Indictment Day with Rachel, Nicole and Joy, I think Alex Wagner was there too. Anyway, I thought Stephanie looked pinched and as usual she was wound too tight. Obviously that is not a majority opinion here at the moment. Still, that was my impression and she's always struck me as rather strident.

[quote] she's always struck me as rather strident. [quote] she’s rude and quite frankly, a bit performative

It doesn't bother me, but there is the sense that she has to work a bit at upholding her Jersey-girl image.

R258, She has a panel of DRAG QUEENS on tonight.

Who does that?

Our Stephanie. She's already a DL Fave,!

Drag queens?? I see Ryan Reilly and his adorable dimples, Neal Katyal and that fine swoonable bit of chest hair crawling out of his collar and Leanne Caldwell and her Michelle Williams hairdo.

Oh, and Juanita Toliver isn't a Drag, Queen.

Are you sure, R262?

Jonathan Lemire’s word salad about his favorite, Trump.

When Neal Katyal started on MSNBC years ago, he was quite the looker - really handsome guy. Now he's in his 50s (53 to be exact) and it looks like he let himself go during the pandemic - he has really aged quite a bit. I'd still do him (especially with the promise of a nice hairy chest) but he's not as sexy as he once was.

R265

Neal Katyal might look a lot better if he didn't place his face/head so close to the camera. Though someone may have finally talked to him about it because all his appearances this week in a hotel were much better.

Does no other photo or film footage of that cunt Judge Aileen Cannon exist except for her college year book portrait? I'd love to see something else of her to try and get a better sense of who she is.

I think it’s always so sexy when Neal Katyal has a bed in the background.

Neal Katyal's HAMILTON poster makes me hard!

R268 I always hope he has a hot young stud in the bed - complete with 'tented sheet' between his legs - waiting for him.

R267 You think they're going to share recent posts of her in a white hood and white sheet attending her KKK meetings ?

r270, no, of course, not. But honestly are we ever going to hear this woman, who is literally holding the future of this country in her hands, interviewed?

She doesn't hold the future of the country in her hands , R271. She currently holds just one set of charges against Donald in her hands. She doesn't mean jackshit in DC, New York, New Jersey and least of all Georgia.

There are plenty of trials and tribulations to come for Fuckface von Clownstick.

Do you remember "Bonfire of the Vanities?" In the end of the book the guy becomes a professional defendant. All he does is go to court all the time. That's Trumpty Dumpty for at least the next several years.

Justice delayed is justice denied. Bannon was finally sentenced for his contempt charges, and his appeal is still underway. His criminal fraud case isn't even set to begin until next May. Trump and his cronies may be clowns, but they know how to work the system.

And yet that system is still right here in their fat fucking faces, constantly pursuing them. It's a master class in making them miserable and showing no signs of fatigue. This is very pleasing.

I'll be satisfied if they hound them to death, literally until they fucking stroke out.

Once they get rid of the filibuster, I hope they extend the Statute of limitations on any crime connected to Trump, the Insurrection or the Sedition.

[quote] the guy becomes a professional defendant.

I don't remember, I read that book so long ago. Was the character able to turn his legal woes into a never ending multi-million dollar torrent of cash?

I want Trump to be held accountable for BIRTHERISM. I want to see Obama sue him for slander and defamation.

R276, it wasn't for an avalanche of cash. It was for more neurotic, fucked up reasons. He was suing everyone who had been in any way connected to the original accident and any other goddamn thing he could think of. He became consumed by the court system and his victimization (both real and imagined) to the exclusion of all else.

At least that's how I remember it. I haven't read it in so many years I'll probably read it again and realize that was a completely messed up version of the story.

And he was representing himself in all the cases.

Oh, R277, that would be so delicious, wouldn't it?

If tRump is found guilty but Cannon assigns no jail time, it will rip this country even further apart. Cannon has a lot of responsibility and power - don't fool yourself.

R265, Neal resembles Jeopardy! champ Buzzy Cohen.

Ali Velshi has Jared Bernstein on with him now. What a sexy Jewish daddy! I wish I could find some photos of him when he was younger but I wouldn't be surprised if he was actually at his peak now.

It's Stephanie's. FRIDAY SHOW!!!

Friday Nightcap!!!

Somebody should give Russert's book to Hawley and tell him that THIS is a book on MASCULINITY.

[quote] Weissman's the one with the fabulous apartment, right?

Yes. In one episode of his podcast, Prosecuting Donald Trump, he shares that on a big news day he recently spent at MSNBC from early in the AM until 11 at night, his poor pooch had to forgo a walk for those many hours. But apparently it does have excellent bladder control.

Sooooooo, does he live all alone - except for his canine companion?

In the podcast series he really loosens up quite a bit - the sibilant s's are flying. He even gets a bit giddy, in comparison to his co-host Mary McCord. It's a good listen.

R287 - Sooooooo, I found several sites that mentioned he's married to a woman named Debra.

this interview is painful too watch.

katie phang is an awful anchor and interviewer.

Katie Phang is a great legal analyst. Unfortunately that does not translate to anchor.

Ari Melber on the other hand is an amazing anchor.

MSNBC needs to cut Katie loose.

At what point in the day does Ari Melber decide if he will shave or not?

His pubes must look like a briar patch.

There are days when Ari Melber looks like a drunken homeless man wandering around Harlem. He thinks it's "edgy" , I guess ?

Ari is CONVINCED he is edgy. All that ego gets in the way of what is hot.

Ari is hot in person, too. He even put his manly hands on my shoulders.

[quote]Katie Phang is a great legal analyst. Unfortunately that does not translate to anchor.

Laura Jarrett is good in both roles and should replace Phang.

R294

Can we ask?

Was he pushing you down to your knees?

R296 He was pushing R294 away from his cock. Ari didn't want to catch anything.

R297, ha ha. R296, we were taking a picture together, and that's when he touched me.

As hairy as Ari's arms and legs are, I would bet he has an abundance of thick curly pubes s well as a forest in his ass crack.

Laura Jarrett should replace Karine Jean-Pierre in the Administration.

R300, that would reek of nepotism. Consider who her mother is.

Sorry, she IS a legatee.

Consider who FDR's Uncle was?

Now that it applies to non-white people, you are going to get all pissy?

Good for her AND her mom.

[quote]Consider who her mother is.

I still don’t believe that bitch is black!

Tell me more about the delectable Hayes Brown who was a guest on the panel for 11th Hour last night ! Damn, sexy and smart in all one brown package.

[quote] Sooooooo, I found several sites that mentioned he's married to a woman named Debra.

Soooooo, is she in the Hamptons, or just refuses to walk the dog.

Jarrett and Phang can both bring the legal snark, although not sure that's exactly what you want in a host.

R306, we live in a time where uneducated Confederates in Congress THINK they know the law. We need attorneys to constantly remind EVERYONE what is real

Katie Phang needs a makeover, those eyebrows.

Andrew Weissman is straight?

Whoa.

My strai-dar needs a recalibrating tune-up.

But no pictures of Andrew Weissmann’s wife & son can be found?

We need proof of life.

This could this be his wife (since she's a dermatologist)

happy father’s day to andrew weissmann?

Molly Jong Fast- looking rough and raw this sunday night.

Here is a peak inside Andrew Weissman's stylish NYC apartment.

Jen! Let the guy talk.

[quote]Andrew Weissman is straight

R317, Yeah, straight as a hula hoop.

If Andrew is indeed married, why not ever mention the wife, even in that tour of his apartment??

R319, He looks like the creepy school teacher that every male student knew to avoid.

Andrew’s wife and son are MIA, but that dog isn’t…..

Molly Jong Fast inserting herself in the twitter vaccine debate. She loves a good clickbait story. What a poor excuse for being Neo Baby “pundit.”

Stop booking her, she is awful & hosts like Nicolle Wallace see through her shit and end up cutting her word salad off.

Is Mika friends with Selma Glutide?

Her face is narrowed and her cheek bones are hollow.

I think Mika got new filler injections a few weeks ago and now they’ve “settled”.

Never thought Joe S would like the plastic type.

Molly Jong Fast keeps engaging to debate this anti-vax thing.

If MJF was getting fucked on the reg, she probably wouldn’t be spending soo much time on twitter lkke a fucking loser.

Someone's got a hate hard-on.

This is why she wears the glasses?

Very manly Molly Jong Fast.

Can Raf Sanchez just take off his clothes and bend over for me ? I'll give him happiness he's never experienced before.

Can MSNBC meteorologist Bill Kairns fuck me hard ? I love his cocky attitude on TV and his sexy looks. He pings straight, but I'd love to have his hard cock in my mouth.

When an entitled, rich, ex-senator complains on twitter.

Love you Claire, but don’t be a Karen.

Over this remote stuff—Mika/Joe, Willie, Nicolle, Ari, Chris Joy & Steph all still do it.

Is Rachel Maddow off tonight for Juneteenth?

R328 Frau mit Kipper des Kopfes

Channeling Doonese.

That MJF is quite masculine.

She loka like a man!!!!

Molly Jong Needsanewhairdresser.

R338 A new one ? You mean she has had one in the past ?

what the fuck is the blonde/ruddy color?

That twat is ugly.

Wajahat Ali is on tonight as a guest - he pings straight, but I know he needs my dick up his ass. Just sayin'.

Rachel is not celebrating Juneteenth.

[quote] Channeling Dooneese.

that forehead !

R287 By the next episode, Deadline Whitehouse interns, along with Nicolle herself, were volunteering to take the keys to #TheLoftFromHeaven, and walk Innis while Andrew was on-air.

Maddow is sooooooooooooooooooooooo boring tonight. She should have taken a vacation day. And please stop pushing "Deja News" - if we're interested, you will know by the increase in subscribers.

I'm still thinking about the recent tension I noticed between Rachel and Lawrence (though I haven't watched much lately so maybe it's been ongoing). She made a very long point when they were on the panel together and he immediately said something like, "No, you're wrong about that." Wonder what's up?

I want to like Lawrence, we need him, but he gives me the creeps. Maybe it was that tantrum he had when filming his show that someone posted a video of a few years ago. I think he has a lot of rage inside.

Meanwhile, Chris Hayes is my absolute fave. Smart and not arrogant. (have to agree Rachel can be a slog)

I still can't believe that Rachel gets to anchor just one hour a week yet retain her status as the network's top anchor and main prime-time star. Meanwhile, Chris Jansing and Nicolle Wallace both anchor for two hours every day.

R345 I've found her boring for quite some time. I don't get the high praise.

Looks like we might be seeing a Trump town hall on MSNBC in the near future.

[quote]I still can't believe that Rachel gets to anchor just one hour a week yet retain her status as the network's top anchor and main prime-time star.

I still like Rachel but I have to be honest: her one hour show is really nothing but a platform on which she can hawk her latest podcasts -- it's less "The Rachel Maddow Show" and more "The Rachel Maddow Infomercial." Plus I get a little tired of the incessant praise all of the other hosts seem contractually obligated to give her every time they call her name ("the great Rachel Maddow!") followed by luxurious gushing over her podcasts or whichever product she's pushing (usually the only reason she ever appears as a guest on their shows).

Rachel has become lazy.

R350, And now you know the REST of the story.

Rachel has become rich and famous by coopting and updating Paul Harvey's old format.

Mediocrity plagiarizes. Genius steals.

Rachel is pure genius.

[quote]I want to like Lawrence, we need him, but he gives me the creeps.

Are you a Gen Z female ? Any male over the age of 55 gives Gen Z females 'the creeps'.

I know there's a strong dislike of Rachel here, but I didn't have a problem with last night's show.

She talked about conservatives going after the NAACP in FL several decades ago, and she dovetailed that into DeSantis' war on woke.

She had on Annette Gordon-Reed to talk about Juneteenth.

She talked about Navalny's "extremism" trial.

She talked about Russia having sought to kill a CIA informant on American soil.

And she talked about recent neo Nazi demonstrations.

Can MSNBC please put a freeze on hiring any more on-air reporters with the name variation of "Ari" and "Ali" ? Thanks !

I'm noticing much more cordiality on Rachel's part towards Lawrence in the past year or so. Don't know why there's been a change but she now seems much more eager and willing to banter with him between their shows, whereas she used to look rather impatient to be done with him. I like that as I love them both and the passion they each bring to their jobs.

Anything to kill a few more minutes in her weekly hour, R356.

Lawrence likes to hang on her coattails as she is the Queen of MSNBC.

She nearly creamed her jeans when Lawrence mentioned the production deal and filming she has for BAGMAN.

Rachel is very collegial as long as she has her clit flicked.

And now you know the REST of the story.

I was going to ask, does it look as though Mike Schmidt sleeps on a mattress on the floor?

Nicolle should help her husband with the decor for his zoom shots.

That gorgeous Brian Fallon with his Black Irish good looks is on with Nicolle right now.

"sigh"

Because MSNBC is the only news I watch or hear, I was shocked just now to read on DL about this Titanic sub/billionaire thing. MSNBC hasn't covered it at all!

Yes, they have, but they have been covering it like rich people news. Not really relevant. Mika had several mentions of it this morning. Slow news. They will stop covering it when the projected oxygen is used up, and it becomes, like Ivanna's casket, a crime capsule.

Cory Booker.

Yummy.

r363, it is rich people news and it's not really relevant. Sad but not relevant.

Aaron Newman is on - he's a former passenger on the missing sub. Damn! I'd love to be in close quarters with him. Guy is sexy.

Joshua Kaplan, from ProPublica, has a square jaw and a chin dimple. Adorable.

R366, Seriously?

[quote] gorgeous Brian Fallon with his Black Irish good looks

oh to have my snout planted firmly in the sweet fur of his ass crack.

Brian Fallon reminds me of one those 1960s/70s tv actors like Mark Goddard or Brian Kelly or Tony Bill.

R362 Ali Velshi, in for Alex, led the show with coverage of the missing submersible for the first 20 minutes, including an interview with a previous passenger.

Sen. Mark Warner looks pink and tight on MJ.

Refreshed? Peeled?

What say ye DL?

He seems to have some type of cold or bronchial issue that may account for the pink and tight?

R373, Is he pink and tight down there?

R368 Yes ! Guys is very handsome and sexy - especially when he's talking. My type of guy.

It can not be said enough; Andrea Mitchell needs to be retired. It's painful listening to her struggle to get out a coherent sentence.

I can hardly believe that the powers that be are not aware, and they apparently are prohibited from getting rid of her. Maybe her contract.

But that woman's brain is decomposing on air. Sad.

I came on to say the same thing r376. Just listened to her talk about being impressed by the guts it must take to dive down to the Titanic.

I’m waiting for her to be the next incarnation of Larry King as she fumbles trying to manage more than 2 contributors simultaneously on air.

R377

I watched almost all of that report - and I'm really not saying this to be bitchy - but if I didn't already know how bad she is, I would have thought she was having a stroke on air.

(The pumping up of the idiots that paid $250k to die was a side story to her mumbling and bumbling.)

I'm guessing the other hosts are at least annoyed, if not furious, that MSNBC is being so deferential to her. Or maybe I'm projecting.

They can't 'get rid of her' without just cause. She's in her mid 70s, and they can't fire her for her age (unless they want to welcome a million lawsuits). If she did something horrendously wrong, they can drop her - but so far she hasn't. And her 'mumbling' is her speaking style; just like Barbara Walters had her own speaking style that people complained about for years.

R379, MSNBC got rid of Chris Matthews.

R380 Matthews stepped down on his own (he made a speech shocking everyone that he was hosting his last show) during the #MeToo movement, when there were stories breaking that he sexually assaulted female staff members.

Perhaps they can have her report on a story and take the side of those who wished RBJ retired from SCOTUS of her own accord? Then Andrea might have an "Oh, fuck!" moment on air? Or better yet, be completely enfeebled by the power of that self-realization?

No - they are doing the opposite. She keeps on reporting about DiFi's refusal to step down from Congress at the age of 89. So Andrea's "Oh fuck!" moment is when she realizes that she has 13 more years to work - at least 13 if not more.

^^^

Sounds more like Andrea's "Oh Fuck Them!" moment.

Ugh… uh… they ummm… brought back that annoying ummm… woman, uhhhh to uhh… talk about um uh um… uh…. the um investigation uh…. of the um, Titan.

Andrea's fucking show is in the middle of the afternoon! What are all you Andrea haters doing at home watching her when you could be so much more productive in your lives??

Lesley Stahl is in her early 80's, and seems sharper than the 76 year old Andrea. Andrea has seen it all, though - she is not going anywhere.

R386 Having MSNBC on in the background (to catch up on the news) why I work remotely is being productive. Most of us can walk and chew gum at the same time.

I watch MSNBC every day, and somehow have not seen, heard, or thought about Andrea Mitchell in years. Except when reminded to scroll past the posts here. I consider it a blessing.

Assumed that she was at home changing Alan Greenspan's diapers.

I want to fuck Peter Baker bad.

His Poindexter/Wally Cox look gives my dick a BDE tingle.

R390

Gross!!!!!

John Heilemann, still not wearing his wedding ring.

Saw Brandon Van Grack last evening for the first time.

Very sexy.

R393 He is officially known around here as Handsome Van Grack.

Brandish Mon Crack

R393, "Let's go, Brandon."

Katy Tur got another makeover. With her husband taking Juneteenth (to much fanfare) off, and all of her recent witticisms and “editorial faces,” it occurred to me she might actually be a Republicant now?

Guess former MSNBC contributor Daniel Goldman is the freshman star of the House.

Look at the way AOC is staring at him!!!

Dan Goldman is one hot Jew! Lol.

Raf Sanchez. I'll have one, please.

WHET Morgan Chesky?

I see Morgan on NBC Evening News a couple of times a week.

They only bring out Morgan Chesty,,,,I mean Chesky for national disasters like hurricanes, tidal waves and earthquakes where he can report on location in a tight wet low cut tee shirt.

He also shows up at mass shooting coverage, in a less thirst-inducing wardrobe.

R394 I started to visit his very active Twitter page to re-bask his Handsome-ness.

But then I got hooked on his very trenchant and timely commentary.

I like Jonathon Capehart.

I can't stand Wolf Blitzer.

Still, I'm now watching CNN. Unlike MSNBC, it's all Russia, all the time.

I want this Russia coverage because it's the Hair of the Dog alleviating withdrawals from Water Gate.

Yummy Ali Arouzi 😋

Seems to be channeling Pee We Herman.

R405

I apparently should follow him on Twitter.

Not only is he very good looking and very brainy and very nerdy sexy, but he has a great sense of humor!

That's husband material there. Too bad he's already married. To a woman.

Some hunky guy named Kevin Baron was on at the 8 am hour with Jonathan Capehart (he went on early to cover for Katie Fangs). Damn, that Baron was hot - older guy who can pound me anytime he wants.

Hot Kevin Baron's brother Michael runs a musical theatre in Oklahoma and is hot, too.

R411 is correct. The brother is hot.

Nicolle is going to work on a Saturday.

Hope it’s not remote.

Damn! I'd love to be sandwiched between the Baron brothers - both gorgeous and sexy.

Is either Kevin Baron or his brother gay ?

No Symone today. What a loss.

Ali Velshi is on the way to Ukraine.

Nicolle working on a Saturday!

R417, He’ll fit right in.

Michael is gay but Kevin (sadly) is not.

I'm an MSNBC loyalist; however, on Saturday afternoon I always switch to CNN to watch Jim Acosta.

I can do without MSNBC's Symone Sanders, Al Sharpton and Alicia Menedez. Nice to see Nicolle Wallace on Saturday afternoon. Thankfully Symone and Al Sharpton are MIA today. But Alicia is on now on. Time to switch to Acosta.

I love Alex Witt in Saturday Sunday mornings. But now Jen Psaki has taken an hour of Witt's airtime on Sunday. No happy about that.

Lawrence O'Donnell remains my MSNBC favorite. So smart and interesting to watch.

Thankfully Hallie Jackson is not part of the MSNBC lineup any longer. All she does is yell. Although she is still with NBC digital.

What does everyone think of Ana Cabrera on weekdays at 7am/West Coast? She now precedes José Díaz-Balart each morning. Two Latinos in a row.

I like Ana, and even though she's fairly new (coming from CNN), I cannot recall who she replaced at MSNBC.

I couldn't stand Stephanie Ruhl when she was on with Velshi in the morning years ago. But I love her on the 11th Hour. I know she's married with kids, but I always get a lesbian vibe from her.

Kevin was a regular on MSNBC back in the days of the Iraq & Afghan wars, especially a favorite of Chris Mathews. He got a bit of DL love.

A vision in repose.

^^ bad link

[quote] No Symone today. What a loss.

Yes. Of about 250 pounds.

Stephanie is best friends with Kara Swisher so yeah apparently that lesbian vibe.

Kevin Baron is one of those guys who have incredibly thick sexy beards yet, apparently no other body hair, as is evidenced in r428. Lots of photos of him and the brother on his FB page.

Katie Fang has been MIA for the last week and now Capeheart announced she will be back next week.

Has Rashida shit canned her only female Asian Attorney mom?

And Andrea Mitchell still lives.

Put Katie Phang out of her misery.

She is a horrible anchor.

I disagree. But this is DL...

R425 She replaced José Díaz-Balart in that time-slot, who has now been bumped up an hour (here on the East Coast, he's on at 11 am, previously being on at 10 am). Before José Díaz-Balart , it was Ali Velshi and Stephanie Rhule in the 10 am (EST) slot until MSNBC split them up. In the 11 am slot, for the longest time, it was the delectable Craig Melvin - who is now on NBC's "Today". Once Melvin left, Hallie Jackson was given that slot for a short while, along with others.

Please tell me the gorgeous and sexy Hayes Brown is gay...and currently looking for me.

I see that MSNBC told Symone Sanders and Al Sharpton to take a hike this weekend in order to provide extended coverage of the situation in Russia. They knew that neither one would be up to the task.

Meanwhile, Ali Velshi and Ayman Mohyeldin have been doing a fine job of anchoring the Russia coverage. Both of them are highly competent journalists and anchors who are skilled at dealing with breaking news, but they will forever be underappreciated at MSNBC and relegated to secondary roles.

MSNBC certainly did not need Sharpton to bring his deck of race cards into the discussion.

R438, Uncle Al.

Is the rationale for the SkyNews feed that it will provide faster breaking news coverage wrt the situation in Russia? Last time I remember it being deployed was early in the assault on Ukraine.

Since I've tuned in it's all been UK-centric news and sports.

[quote] Is the rationale for the SkyNews feed that it will provide faster breaking news coverage wrt the situation in Russia?

Yes, MSNBC has been airing Sky News overnight since the situation in Russia began a few days ago. MSNBC and Sky News are both owned by Comcast. But it invites the question: Why is the UK able to provide true around-the-clock news coverage of major international events, but the US isn't?

[quote] but the US isn't?

Well MSNBC might not, but CNN is, or at least has been, much better in 24-hour coverage.

Jonathan Lemire and Vaughn Hillard getting off on this Trump story.

Where in the world is Willie Geist?

R444, Competing in the Special Olympics.

r444, whooo CARES!

Willie Geist answers the question . . . WHET Corky?

R445 I can't stop laughing ! Thank you for this !

Maddow was great.

Ali Velshi is in Ukraine. He provided excellent coverage from there when the war started.

Steph is calling out NoLabels!

Maddow was on fire last night - the old Maddow I used to love watching.

"Can we have some Cokes please ?"

Chris Jansing just referred to Trump as The President.

R453 Say what ? She needs to be publicly fired. MSNBC can not afford to have someone that accident-prone on their network.

R453 She needs to talk to Nicolle.

It's the Twice Impeached, Twice Arrested & Indicted, Sexual Abuser, Disgraced Ex-President.

It's so weird, some asshat jumped the gun way ahead of time and put up Part 48 already. Duh. Have some fucking patience.

So I just saw Katy Tur for the first time in forever. WTF did she do to her face??? I didn't even recognize her. I literally had to stare and stare again to make sure that it was Tur. A disaster.

When did she have all this work done?

She and her husband are competing to see who can age out faster. She appears to be winning.

What is little dulde outfit on

Katy Tur's hair looks better, it was too long.

I work nights, so daytime MSNBC was my morning show…

I thought I liked Chris Jansing, but I’ve honestly been watching waaaaaaay less since she took over two hours. (I end up watching Seinfeld on Comedy Central, instead).

Hey Rashida Jones, I know it’s against the playbook, but can we get a handsome man to anchor every now and then???

The Five is so fucking obnoxious. There, I said it.

[quote] The Five is so fucking obnoxious.

Um, isn't that the point of the show?

Steve Romo should get one of Jansing's hours.

I'd prefer to see Joe Fryer get one of Jansing's hours.

Secretary Blinken is HOT 🔥

Why the hell is Andrea Mitchell on MJ this morning ???

She owns MSNBC foreign policy. I bet it's baked in her contract.

R466, She had Alan’s caregiver come earlier today.

Who said this is paywalled and started Part 48 ?

Which thread are we using?

Why is Nicolle remote again?

We're using this thread until we get to 600.

[quote] Why is Nicolle remote again?

Mike couldn't manage step-daddy daycare.

Do you think Biden will be in studio tomorrow, or more likely Nicolle will travel?

I wonder if Nicolle is doing it in the studio, i mean she can’t be remote. She did not mention she is going to the WH.

She said it will be live, that's all I know.

I have been invited to join the MSNBC Insights group.

Jealous?

According to Chris, Biden will be visiting 30 Rock for the interview. Followed by a panel discussion including Joy and Rachel.

Why a special discussion? I'm sure Nicolle will do a fine job and Joy can discuss it on her show. Does Rachel have to butt in to everything?

Butt in?

Isn't part of Rachel's job is to come on when there's a panel discussion on special days.

And having the president being interviewed by the network certainly qualifies as that.

It's just that she only works one night a week and that doesn't seem fair to be treated very differently than the others. She's not that good.

But she’s all that popular.

[quote] Isn't part of Rachel's job is to come on when there's a panel discussion on special days.

No, Rachel's job is to come in whenever she has a new podcast to promote.

Rachel is a ratings grabber. When they want high ratings they call on Rachel.

Rachel's new podcast is great. So are the previous two series.

R479 The truth is you'd manage to gripe if in fact Rachel didn't show up for special panel discussions.

Why didn't MSNBC arrange for Rachel to do the interview with Biden instead of Nicolle?

Nicole is a great interviewer.

In today's excellent interview with Nicolle Wallace and President Biden, I noticed a bizarre thing. Nicolle is wearing pretty much an exact replica of Violette Beauregard's costume from the original "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" film!

I missed it. Did Rachel come into the studio or did she join via Zoom? And yes, it seems like Nicolle did a wonderful job (as usual).

On Morning Joe, Mara Gay is ROYALLY pissed over the loss of Affirmative Action. She can barely contain herself. Go Mara!

I would like to have MSNBC have their Asian-American reporters such as Katie Phang and Richard Lui weigh in about the AA decision, which helps Asian American students. The suit was filed by an Asian American. Why won't MSNBC let their voices be heard ?

[quote] I would like to have MSNBC have their Asian-American reporters such as Katie Phang and Richard Lui weigh in about the AA decision

Richard Lui is a news anchor, not a commentator. It's not his job to give his opinions. Plus, his role at MSNBC is confined mostly to doing breaking news cut-ins on weekends. And I imagine Katie Phang will discuss all of the Supreme Court's decisions from this week on her show tomorrow morning.

[quote] Why won't MSNBC let their voices be heard?

Why are you assuming that Katie Phang and Richard Lui were eager to talk, but MSNBC wouldn't let them?

You sound like an idiot.

Well, I’m sure it was just a coincidence, but Chris Hayes had 5-6 guests comment and they were all Black.

R491 Richard Lui has also done specials for MSNBC, most recently one about Alzheimer's and his dealing with his dad who suffers from it. He has broken away from the 'anchor desk' in the past and should be invited on one of the shows in the past 24 hours.

So far, we have not heard from Lui or Phang since the ruling yesterday.

If you can't see they're notably missing from the conversation, you're an idiot.

[quote] So far, we have not heard from Lui or Phang since the ruling yesterday.

Maybe that's because they both work the weekend shift. If you're dying to hear their take on the ruling, why not tune in tomorrow?

[quote] Richard Lui has also done specials for MSNBC, most recently one about Alzheimer's and his dealing with his dad who suffers from it.

Yes, but he has never been MSNBC's "commentator on Asian issues" and has never been a commentator at all. And as far as I know, his reporting responsibilities have never included the Supreme Court beat or higher education. It would be insulting to require him to give his opinion on the affirmative action ruling just because he's Asian.

[quote]Maybe that's because they both work the weekend shift. If you're dying to hear their take on the ruling, why not tune in tomorrow?

Al Sharpton and Symone both work the weekend shift, too. They've been invited for commentary in the past 24 hours, visiting the MSNBC shows. See how that works ?

[quote]Yes, but he has never been MSNBC's "commentator on Asian issues" and has never been a commentator at all. And as far as I know, his reporting responsibilities have never included the Supreme Court beat or higher education. It would be insulting to require him to give his opinion on the affirmative action ruling just because he's Asian.

It would be INSULTING to ask an Asian American journalist what his opinion is on the AA ruling because...he's Asian ? WTF ?

[quote] Al Sharpton and Symone both work the weekend shift, too. They've been invited for commentary

Because Al Sharpton and Symone Sanders are COMMENTATORS. That's their job. They were hired to give their opinions. They're not journalists. They're not reporters.

[quote] It would be INSULTING to ask an Asian American journalist what his opinion is on the AA ruling because...he's Asian ? WTF ?

No, it would be insulting because it's not his job to give his personal opinion and it's not his job to be the token Asian-American. It would be like MSNBC asking Vaughn Hillyard or Joe Fryer or Steve Kornacki to come into the studio today to give their personal opinion on today's Supreme Court's decision regarding gay rights simply because they're gay.

[quote]Because Al Sharpton and Symone Sanders are COMMENTATORS. That's their job. They were hired to give their opinions.

So where is commentator Katie Phang the past 24 hours ? She was hired to give her opinion - why is she not sitting with Sharpton and Symone giving the Asian American opinion on this ?

Your responses have highlighted something else, though (probably unintentionally on your part):

It seems like MSNBC has a plethora of Hispanic and Black commentators on their staff, and not many Asians. Looks like just one - Katie Phang. Do you think it's because other Asian commentators lost out on being hired by MSNBC to the other two minorities due to Affirmative Action ?

[quote] Maybe that's because they both work the weekend shift. If you're dying to hear their take on the ruling, why not tune in tomorrow?

Actually, they were both in remedial driving lessons to lower their insurance costs.

[quote] So where is commentator Katie Phang the past 24 hours ? She was hired to give her opinion - why is she not sitting with Sharpton and Symone giving the Asian American opinion on this ?

Well, if you're so damn interested in getting Katie Phang's take on the affirmative action decision that you can't wait until her show tomorrow morning, did you ever consider looking at her Twitter account? She posted about it yesterday in a series of tweets.

[quote] Some Ketanji Brown Jackson truth:

[quote] ELECTIONS HAVE CONSEQUENCES.

[quote] Asian-Americans are NOT a monolithic group.

[quote] The "Model Minority" myth is exactly that: a myth.

[quote] We cannot be used to drive a wedge between Asians and other communities of color.

[quote] #NotInMyName

R499 I don't want to read a Tweet. I would like to see her on television, having a conversation with Al Sharpton, Joy Reid, Symone, and all the other black 'commentators' on the MSNBC roster who have appeared on the show for the past 24 hours (none of them had to wait for their weekend timeslot or 'tweet' their message). If they're getting camera time while this was happening in real time yesterday and last night - then I want to see her join the conversation. I'd love to see them accuse Whites and Asians of having 'advantages' and therefore the need of 'Affirmative Action' for disadvantaged Black people, and hear her response to them. But if she's waiting for her weekend show, then in all fairness - make Al Sharpton and Symone wait, too. Let them all tweet until they get cameratime this weekend.

“Make the puppets dance Mommy! Make them DANCE for ME NOW!!!!!”

R503 You consider the minority commentators working for MSNBC to be puppets ? That says a lot about you.

You missed the point entirely, r504. I think that says quite a LOT about you!

R505 No, you're very much equating minority commentators with puppets. In other words, you're still very much a racist - time to block the racist troll.

Um, no bitch. R502 (is that you?) is ordering up black and Asian commentators to work on weekends and outside their typical job roles. He seems pretty keyed in on the debate already, which leads me to believe nothing they say will change his mind, or will just inflate his own bubble/echo-chamber, so really he just wants this in pursuit of entertainment.

I’m not going to tell you to fuck off with your delicate feelings and ultra-racist-perception. Instead I’m going to offer you an off-ramp and suggest you go have a glass of wine, or jerk off or something, enjoy the weekend and come back when this thread is at Part 48.

R507 You're a very generous person. Very opened minded, too, I can see. And of course, full of undeserved self-importance.

[quote] I'd love to see them accuse Whites and Asians of having 'advantages' and therefore the need of 'Affirmative Action' for disadvantaged Black people, and hear her response to them.

Be careful what you wish for. You seem convinced that Katie Phang hates affirmative action and supports the Supreme Court ruling and would say so if only MSNBC would stop muzzling her. But if you'd read the tweets she posted yesterday (linked above), you'd see that she quoted Ketanji Brown Jackson's dissent as "truth" and says she doesn't want to drive a wedge between Asians and other people of color (which is exactly what you want her to do).

Are Joe and Mika avoiding each other? What's up. Trouble in paradise? The set is so much more lively with Joe.

R509 Not at all. I just want to see her engage in a real conversation about Affirmative Action with the other minority commentators. I have no idea which side she is on, but I want to see her engage in the conversation in real time. I would love to see a real, organic conversation - not polite scripted commentary on her show tomorrow morning, or carefully crafted well-thought out Tweets from her (or whoever writes her Tweets). I want to see her reactions to the other minorities sitting at the table, and a free-flowing conversation of what this ruling means to each of them.

I'm curious as to why she hasn't been on the shows the past 24 hours (and the lame reasoning 'she only works weekends' has been shot down already). It would be nice if they invited other Asian journalists and commentators, but for some odd reason - they haven't.

[quote] It would be nice if they invited other Asian journalists and commentators, but for some odd reason - they haven't.

They could bring Connie Chung back to sing and dance.

People missed the point. White Supremacists manipulated the Asian community to roll back Affirmative Action. I will wait for the surge in Asian admissions to Harvard to validate if the Asian community was played.

R512 They certainly could. Or even invite Lisa Ling and her sister.

Alright, I'm starting my list of countries to emigrate to. Any suggestions?

I hear good things about Ecuador.

You mean intolerable with Joe, R510.

[quote]People missed the point. White Supremacists manipulated the Asian community to roll back Affirmative Action.

Yeah, because throughout history, Asians have always been manipulated by White Supremacists. You solved it, Einstein !

SMH

Personally, I would grab the cash and get my ass to Montenegro. You can still find a reasonable dacha on the Adriatic.

R517, no, the lawsuit was brought on behalf of the hapless Asians by White Supremacists. If I told a rabid Asian helicopter mom I could get her child into Harvard if they let us file a lawsuit because it is so unfair to your brilliant child, who would think twice? I doubt they knew they were white supremacists. They were beautiful played. I look forward to seeing the great increase in the Asian admissions to Harvard after the sunset date.

Discrimination against Asian students is still discrimination. Glad affirmative action got slapped down.

Dear SCOTUS,

I'm so confused after today, would it now be legal to refuse to build a wedding website for an Asian couple?

Or is that only the case if they are a same-sex Asian couple?

And is the college admissions board permitted to consider all the adversity I have overcome as a flaming nelly queen, if I detail that in my application essay?

Thanks for the clarity and consistency of justice.

R251, the SC basically stated that religious expression couched in the 1st Amendment, supercedes Civil Rights. It is the Legalized Bigotry decision.

R519 So you're saying Asian American women with college age children - Asian women who commonly have jobs such as doctors, professors, lab researchers, and financial experts across the country - are really 'hapless moms' who blindly follow White Supremacists ?

You're nuts.

No you ass, r523, they allow white supremacists to represent their children thinking that their children will get into Harvard not realizing that destroying the Affirmative Action program is against their interests. They are not hapless. They are pissed and easily manipulated. Again looking forward to the spike in Asian admissions in 2028 at Harvard.

R524 Here is what you say in your post at R519 : "the lawsuit was brought on behalf of the [bold]hapless[/bold] Asians by White Supremacists." When I questioned you about 'Hapless Asians' , you said in R524 [bold] "They are not hapless."[/bold] Which is it, you ass ?

Either way, your reasoning in thinking Asian mothers are being manipulated by White Supremacists is the most fucked up answer in this thread. You're plain nuts.

DL fave Chuckie Todd

yum yum

[quote] I just want to see her engage in a real conversation about Affirmative Action with the other minority commentators. I have no idea which side she is on, but I want to see her engage in the conversation in real time.

It appears that Katie Phang did exactly that on her show this morning. The president of Howard University was one of her guests. I didn't watch, but I sure do hope you were able to.

R527 I did indeed watch, and it was exactly as I expected - her opening and her conversation was well-scripted, and not organic at all. It really was a waste of time. This is why I said I wanted her on the shows when this was happening in real time on Thursday - I wanted to see her engaging in conversation 'in the moment' with other commentators who are minorities. I wanted to hear her thoughts and see her reactions while the conversation was evolving fresh from the SC ruling, and what she had to say in 'real time' - not two days later when the momentum is gone.

But for whatever reason, she was kept away from the discussions until her Saturday morning show where her writers crafted her finely tuned monologue, which she read off her teleprompter, and then did her polite conversation with her guest which was also well-scripted.

BTW, the Twitter link you posted says 'something went wrong' and it's no longer available.

And it should also be noted that she was not just talking about the Affirmative Action ruling this morning on her show - she rolled all three rulings from Thursday and Friday into one and the conversation was more about 'the Supreme Court Rulings' than anything else. She seemed to have spent more time on the SC shooting down Biden's student loan forgiveness than she did on AA.

I am so sorry, R528, that the discussion on her show did not live up to your expectations. What a shame that Katie Phang's TV show uses a script and a teleprompter. And what a travesty that she discussed all of the Supreme Court rulings, not just the affirmative action one. Of course, she did tweet about the affirmative action ruling "in the moment" while it was happening, but I understand those tweets also did not meet your standards. Alas, life is full of disappointments. Perhaps you could get in touch with MSNBC and arrange a personal phone call with Katie, explaining that you need to know her personal thoughts about affirmative action.

R526, yuck yuck is more like it.

R529 Thank you for your concerns. I will take your thoughtful advice under review, and I shall give it a great amount of consideration.

I'm just entering into this Katie Phang conversation with this post but I have to say I totally get what r528 is saying.

MSNBC has several Black anchors, reporters and commentators (Joy, Rev Al, Mara Gay, Charles Coleman, Maya Wiley, et. al.), who will always be brought on (as they should be!) to discuss news that is relevant to the Black population, but, even though they have a few AA on-camera people as well as several out gays, MSNBC would NEVER think to bring them into a conversation regarding matters that are specifically relevant to their lives. I don't suppose they do it with their Latinx people like Alicia Menendez, Anna Cabrera, Jose Whathisname, either.

Why is this a thing just done with their Black on-camera folks?

[quote] MSNBC has several Black anchors, reporters and commentators (Joy, Rev Al, Mara Gay, Charles Coleman, Maya Wiley, et. al.),

All of the people you mentioned are commentators, not journalists. They are asked to comment because that's what they were hired to do as MSNBC contributors. But you won't see black journalists like Craig Melvin or Lester Holt brought on to give commentary because it's not their job.

[quote] I don't suppose they do it with their Latinx people like Alicia Menendez, Anna Cabrera, Jose Whathisname, either.

They occasionally do it with Alicia Menendez because she is a commentator. They don't do it with Anna Cabrera and Jose Diaz-Balart because they are journalists, and it's not their job to provide commentary. It wouldn't be appropriate.

Has anyone asked Chris Hayes and his ENDLESS parade of "leftists" of the Berner variety if they've ever had even a single moment where they took credit for their endless and well-documented Hillary Hating in 2016 and how they are fully responsible for the degradation from the Supreme Court crushing American life today? No? I thought not.

I’ve written to Katie P. and told her to watch her back. I think R528 might be so frenzied that he could follow her to her favorite noodle shop and poison her broth!

R535 Have no worries. I would never do that to her - she's just following corporate policy at MSNBC : 'Do as you are told, and say what we have written for you'.

It's sort of how you go through life, I see.

R525 Cool I had no idea we were capable of selectively marking text as [bold]bold[/bold].

Pays to read the Help faq. [bold]Thanks![/bold]

r533, I clearly included "commentators" when I listed the Black contributors who appear on MSNBC so I don't know why you seem to be trying to correct me.

And you're missing my point/question - which is why doesn't MSNBC have gays, Asian American and Latinx commentators to come on camera and discuss their personal point of view as they do with Black commentators? OK, I get that Steve Kornacki and Rachel Maddow are not there to give their gay point of view, Katie Phang not there to give her AA point of view, etc. But why are there no commentators other than Blacks who will do that?

[quote] why doesn't MSNBC have gays, Asian American and Latinx commentators to come on camera and discuss their personal point of view as they do with Black commentators?

To be fair, MSNBC does have Asian Americans and Latino commentators, such as Kurt Bardella, Julian Castro, and Maria Teresa Kumar. But you're right that the network has far more black commentators. I suspect part of the reason is that, in general, there are more blacks than Asian-Americans or Latinos involved in politics. I think another reason that MSNBC has so many black contributors is to compensate for the lack of black anchors. On weekdays, MSNBC airs live programming from 5 a.m. to midnight. Only one of the those 19 hours features a black anchor -- Joy Reid. Historically, the network has been criticized for being overwhelmingly white, and there was some backlash when Al Sharpton was moved from weekdays to weekends, so a lot of black contributors were brought on board to add more diversity.

R538 Thank you for your post - I asked the same question the other day. They have a plethora of Black commentators at the ready, but no Asians or Latinx. No one could answer the question with a coherent response. I was directed to Katie Phang's Twitter account. Really ?

Trust me, I watch MSNBC only (never FOX News or CNN), and it's so obvious that they don't have Asian or Latinx commentators. It's rather disappointing - especially when those voices are missing from controversial rulings such as we had on Thursday. We got the African American opinions all day long - but not the Asian American opinions, which this ruling has affected in the opposite way.

Well, I do hope that absolutely no one has "Latinx" commentators!

[quote] I was directed to Katie Phang's Twitter account. Really ?

You were directed to Katie Phang's Twitter account because you desperately wanted to know Phang's opinion on the Supreme Court's affirmative action decision, and she had given her opinion on her personal Twitter account, praising Kentanji Brown Jackson's dissent. Of course, this didn't fit your narrative that all Asian Americans support the decision, so you chose to ignore her tweets and pretend they either didn't exist or had been posted by someone masquerading as Katie Phang.

BTW, Katie Phang will have a special two-hour edition of her show Sunday morning, and affirmative action will again be one of the topics. So be sure to tune in to get your fix.

Where were the gay MSNBC commentators to discuss the other Supreme Court ruling that so strongly affects gays?

R542 Give it up, sweetie. This is way above your level of comprehension and understanding.

Once again, I wasn't interested in her Tweet for many reasons explained from my first post. And apparently, neither were other members here. We wanted her to have a real time conversation live on air with the other minorities discussing the SC ruling on Thursday afternoon while conversations were evolving and ongoing - not be sidelined to Twitter by MSNBC. Why did the Black commentators come on and have their say, and not be sidelined to Twitter ? Doesn't MSNBC consider Phang part of their 'Varsity' team ? , Waiting for her to address this four days later from a script written by her show's writers (and not her own organic opinions) following MSNBC's agenda, reading it off a teleprompter, means absolutely nothing. Like her weekend colleagues Al Sharpton and Symone, she should have been addressing this live on television and be part of the conversation with them. Or, they should have had not invited any commentators on the shows, and sidelined all of them to their Twitter accounts. It's that simple.

R543 Shame on me but I can't think of his name and he's a black lawyer. He's been on several times since.

Eugene Daniels of Politico?

[quote] We wanted her to have a real time conversation live on air with the other minorities discussing the SC ruling on Thursday afternoon while conversations were evolving and ongoing

And by "we," you mean "you." Are you president of the Katie Phang Fan Club?

Does Katie Phang still anchor her show on Thursday and Friday afternoons on Peacock? If so, that could explain why she wasn't on MSNBC on Thursday afternoon.

[quote] Doesn't MSNBC consider Phang part of their 'Varsity' team ?

She's relegated to anchoring in the early morning on weekends. What do you think?

[quote] And by "we," you mean "you." Are you president of the Katie Phang Fan Club?

No. R544 keeps trying to order up Katie Phang like he’s shopping for a mail-order bride, one with opinions he can’t wait to skewer. But only if they are her immediate, ad lib opinions… none of the well thought out ones she posts on Twitter because they don’t fit the narrative r544 is trying to enforce… some Black vs. Asian street fight in Harvard Square with SCOTUS refereeing.

Hence, my characterization of him @ R503.

Honestly Katie Phang sucks as an Anchor.

She is a great legal analyst.

R547 No by 'we' I mean 'we' - those who agreed with me and liked my numerous posts (if you even bothered to follow the conversation, which I doubt you can do with your ADHD).

Again, this conversation is way over your head.

R548 You never stop at the chance to show the world you're a racist, huh ? Again, comparing minority commentators as dancing puppets your mommy can control.

R550 you are a bratty twat who doesn’t belong here because you lack the ability to read, much less any comprehension of sarcasm.

R551 Tell us about the dancing puppets again, you racist.

Shit, I forgot 4th of July was a fucking FIVE DAY WEEKEND. this year. MJ is all third string this morning. The Monday after the most fucked up decisions the SC issued since Jim Crow.

Bad decision Rashida.

I'm enjoying the second stringers. No drama. Nice for a change.

But it's all filler. No news. I guess that Morning Joe's Monday will be Wednesday this week. I wonder if Rachel will do a real episode. What's another Monday off. She can show up to push the extra episode of Bagman.

It's not the same with Junior Varsity team taking over. I think most of it was pre-recorded from last Thursday or Friday; at least that is how it felt. It didn't seem 'newsworthy' - just time filling.

Agreed. You know it is a holiday weekend when they use local feeds/prerecords from all over.

Filler.

Jonathan Lemire is no anchor.

He only got that job by kissing Joe’s ass.

Loves “reporting” the dramatic, click-bait style.

R558, He’s so feminine.

R553 - Maybe I'm misremembering, but I could have sworn MJ discussed those rulings on Friday's show. (Weren't the rulings announced on Thursday?)

And as for those saying the show was all fillers and prerecords:

I watched only the first hour, but they discussed Lindsay getting booed at a Trump rally and getting lukewarm support from Trump, Trump pressuring the AZ governor to overturn the election, Biden going to Europe in advance of the NATO meeting, and Ukraine's counteroffensive moving at a slow pace.

I thought Lemire and Kay did a good job.

I LOVE SYMONE!!!!

Alicia Menendez's new hair style suits her but I'd rather be watching Laurence O'Donnell. Is the regular crew off all week?

Medhi is having a meltdown on twitter on Biden’s appointee.

I now know why Rashida buries him on Sunday nights.

[quote] I'm enjoying the second stringers. No drama. Nice for a change.

I switched over to NBC News NOW. Not bad, it's kind of fun.

Even they had subs filling in. The regular airline business correspondent, Tom Costello was anchoring. I love that he was flabbergasted and disbelieving, when tossing to the beach report about the stifling heat - to learn that it was actually just 70 degrees on the coast. Has he ever been to california?

Welcome to the 4th of July edition of MSNBC courtesy of DATELINE PROGRAMMING.

What shit.

Off to binge ST:BNW S2

The blonde-lash boy duo are at the helm on MJ today.

Apparently Willie's disturbing father and Claire have a history. At the Lake.

Lake of the Inbreds?

I wonder if J&M are taking the whole week off?

Poor Katty has no material.

Claire looked she has store bought crap under the dome. The 5am repeat of the 3am first block was twice as boring. (west coast)

Love Willie/Jonathan and I'd watch them fuck. I don't know who would top.

Jonathan strikes me as a bossy bottom.

Poor Claire looks a bit fried this morning. How early did she have to get up to have her hair blown out for this program?

But I did love her take-down of Lindsay Graham. I hope he was watching, lol.

R571, How does one live with the humiliation of losing their Senate seat to Josh Hawley?

R572

That says everything about the voters of Missouri, not Claire. She has nothing to feel humiliated by. She's smart and sincere and charismatic.

Missouri voted for Josh Hawley. Hawley is a dumb, stunted adolescent, and vindictive Republican.

R573, But, those voters put her in the Senate.

[quote] Poor Claire looks a bit fried this morning

Her glasses make her look a bit like she's had cataract surgery.

Staring out from the deep with a plaintive gaze.

Never forget Claire is a RICH lady.

R576 I looked up her net worth online ($60M), only to find out we share the same birthday.

I never liked her much in Congress. She seemed to legislate based on what her kids told her to do,

Daddy Lawrence is back!

I’ve felt Claire McCaskill has always been lukewarm about “the gays.” Just this morning, her choice of words, lack of emotion, and quick desire to move along to other SCOTUS decisions just reaffirmed that. I think it dates back to the wrangle she got into over her very public stance on abortion rights with the fascist, homophobic, and blatantly Republicunt Raymond Cardinal Burke in the 1990s. He very publicly denied her Communion.

Sweet Jesus another Catholic.

Oh, you mean the one true and universal religion?

If all priests looked like Father Casey, I would go to confession every day.

The one true and universal fantasy?

I often wonder how many of these "deeply religious" representatives and senators are ACTUALLY religious, including when did they last see the inside of a church. I'm pretty sure in most cases they are not and have not been inside a church in years.

Looks like Handsome BVG is at his beach house.

I'll wait to see if RoomRater weighs in on the marine-life decor.

BVG?

Are Joe & Mika on a Sexytime Vacation?

And we move in 13

R586 I'm enjoying the Know Your Value break.

Hate Jonathan Lemire, though.

Claire is coming up on Alex Wagner.

R589, He pings louder than Big Ben.

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