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dalton99a

(81,509 posts) Wed Mar 27, 2024, 08:59 AM Mar 27

McDaniel eyes big payout after NBC drama ($600,000 and more for doing nothing) [View all]

https://www.politico.com/news/2024/03/27/ronna-mcdaniel-nbc-contract-00149274

McDaniel eyes big payout after NBC drama
The former RNC chair is in talks with a prominent media talent lawyer about potential legal claims.
By Rachael Bade
03/27/2024 08:27 AM EDT

Will it be the $600,000 interview?

The ramifications of NBC’s decision yesterday to part ways with former RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel just two days after her paid network debut on “Meet the Press” are just starting to shake out. But they could be expensive.

McDaniel expects to be fully paid out for her contract — two years at $300,000 annually — since she did not breach its terms, according to a person close to McDaniel. That means that her single, not-quite-20-minute interview Sunday could cost NBC more than $30,000 per minute, or $500 per second.

That might be just the beginning of the fallout following yesterday’s announcement from NBCUniversal News Group Chair Cesar Conde that the deal, first announced on Friday, would be canceled. McDaniel spoke yesterday with Bryan Freedman, renowned lawyer to the estranged cable-news stars, to discuss legal options even beyond recouping the dollar value of her contract.

While no arrangement is final, the person close to McDaniel said, Freedman would be an obvious choice: He represented Megyn Kelly in her own acrimonious parting with NBC, as well as ousted anchors Chris Cuomo, Don Lemon and Tucker Carlson in disputes with their respective former networks.

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McDaniel eyes big payout after NBC drama ($600,000 and more for doing nothing) [View all] dalton99a Mar 27 OP

What a ripoff DFW Mar 27 #1

I said it yesterday in another post, I knew it would happen. This is the problem with so many people, they lack Escurumbele Mar 27 #18

If it costs the network $600K every time DFW Mar 27 #39

Whomever was responsible for the decision Upthevibe Mar 27 #59

I despise her, but she's entitled to it. Goodheart Mar 27 #2

Probably not... Think. Again. Mar 27 #5

She will win. former9thward Mar 27 #6

Nobody's lawyers get around the morality clauses NanaCat Mar 27 #16

Past? Maybe present and future, she was already an embarrassment due to past behaviour. Escurumbele Mar 27 #19

No, not how it works. former9thward Mar 27 #26

Her baseless claim, on her 1st day on air, that the 2020 election had "problems," was alone grounds for firing her. SunSeeker Mar 28 #63

We will find out. former9thward Mar 28 #69

She's a public figure, the network can't claim AkFemDem Mar 27 #55

I agree... agingdem Mar 27 #13

No, NBC will settle. former9thward Mar 27 #28

I Think So Too ProfessorGAC Mar 27 #37

unless they keep her on for the length of her contract... agingdem Mar 27 #40

I don't think the reputation will go far. former9thward Mar 27 #41

Doesn't "Un-Indicted Co-Conspirator #2" Count? NonPC Mar 27 #42

If you know something about indicted co-conspirator #2 former9thward Mar 27 #44

I can't help but delight in NBC's predicament.. agingdem Mar 27 #52

This strategy would be much cheaper. And besides, SupportSanity Mar 27 #58

You are correct, 100% Let them pay for their stupidity. Escurumbele Mar 27 #22

If I were an NBC shareholder.... Happy Hoosier Mar 27 #3

Who were the idiots at NBC that hired her? Omnipresent Mar 27 #4

Cesar Conde SunSeeker Mar 28 #64

She should be paid. It isn't her fault some right wing Loving hack gave her a contract Takket Mar 27 #7

Keep her on, give her nothing to do, keep her from going elsewhere for two years sanatanadharma Mar 27 #8

Not a bad idea SouthernDem4ever Mar 27 #15

Best idea yet, you should send it to NBC. Tell them to give her a red stapler and an office in the basement without Escurumbele Mar 27 #20

sounds good... agingdem Mar 27 #23

Yep, and when she's charged with criming over the fake electors sybylla Mar 27 #25

Yep. Park her in a closet. Make her show up to work everyday and prevent her from working elsewhere. TheBlackAdder Mar 27 #46

What's that term that National Enquirer used about stories they didn't want out? Sogo Mar 27 #50

I could be wrong but $600k for 2 years doesn't sound like an exclusive contract. Hassin Bin Sober Mar 27 #51

you, my friend, are brilliant!!! Call NBC! lol Takket Mar 27 #61

Whoever hired her should be fired JI7 Mar 27 #9

Whomever decided to hire her should be fired. nt jrthin Mar 27 #10

Technically, she hasnt been fired yet... getagrip_already Mar 27 #11

We would need to read the contract to understand in what capacity she was hired. That is what her lawyers will Escurumbele Mar 27 #21

Have her be "on call" moreland01 Mar 27 #35

She didn't breach her contract, NBC breached common sense and morality PCIntern Mar 27 #12

Take it out of the salary of the exec that hired her SouthernDem4ever Mar 27 #14

They could have just donated to the Trump campaign... kentuck Mar 27 #17

Why should she get more than what she's ALREADY not earned? Rocknation Mar 27 #24

I hope she gets every penny DaBronx Mar 27 #30

Settle Mordred Mar 27 #27

Yes. They have a contract, though who knows what it says bucolic_frolic Mar 27 #31

She isn't the one that wants to terminate the contract, NBC is. MichMan Mar 27 #36

But she lies about elections bucolic_frolic Mar 27 #29

Wow, next time they wanna throw $600,000 away.... Blue Owl Mar 27 #32

depends on what contract says....i would be open to be paid for not going on the air dembotoz Mar 27 #33

NBC hasn't always been, well, fucked up. twodogsbarking Mar 27 #34

Money well spent. KatyaR Mar 27 #38

Don't drag this out with litigation. Better to pay her off and put her and the story in the rear-view mirror. padah513 Mar 27 #43

I'm not surprised. It's extremely common for an on-air person to sign a contract with a term limit. If they are fired beaglelover Mar 27 #45

NBC did get a money quote out of her when she said Deminpenn Mar 27 #47

Put her to work shuffling papers oasis Mar 27 #48

Exactly. If the contract states NBC controls her duties, then bluestarone Mar 27 #53

Long ago, Mitch Kupchak, L.A. oasis Mar 27 #54

Serves NBC right for hiring her in the first place. They signed a contract so they have to pay up to break it. Martin68 Mar 27 #49

Guessing it would be more expensive Cha Mar 27 #56

It should be deducted from the paychecks of the "brainy" ones who made liberalla Mar 27 #57

Yep - the entire Executive Board of NBC should forfeit their Christmas bonuses FakeNoose Mar 27 #62

Not sure how you get a big pay out when you lied your ass off in your first interview. sybylla Mar 27 #60

Exactly. Dan Rather got fired for a lot less. SunSeeker Mar 28 #65

meh small price to pay and besides... Javaman Mar 28 #66

Give her an office in an empty warehouse. Just a desk and chair and phone. rickford66 Mar 28 #67

I agree with this. FeelingBlue Mar 28 #68

stupid decisions can be expensive.... spanone Mar 28 #70