Why does the MSNBC show "The Cycle" get a bad rap?

[Jamaal510]

I see DUers saying essentially that it is a sub-par show, but I sometimes watch it and don't have a problem with it. Krystal Ball seems pretty knowledgeable, and I like Toure. I also understand that many DUers aren't too crazy about S.E. Cupp, but I find her tolerable compared to the rest of her RW brethren. While I rarely agree with her on anything except for her supporting gay rights, I will say that at least she doesn't interrupt people who she disagrees with for the most part, like Hannity and O'Reilly. Plus she is the only conservative co-host of the show, which means that she is outnumbered and is generally refuted on whatever falsities she may give.

[AlinPA]

1. To me they sound like children in a food fight. Cupp acts like she knows everything. 15 minutes

was enough for me.

[russspeakeasy]

4. I admire your staying power.

[searchingforlight]

2. I like this show too. S. E. is a tolerable conservative voice and it is a viewpoint we should hear.

I am not a regular viewer but I will watch it if I tune in Martin Bashir early. There is some good critical thinking on display.

[polichick]

3. The show doesn't bother me - Krystal in particular does her homework...

Toure is very eloquent sometimes, especially when speaking about the experience of being black in the U.S. - and people need to know about that.

As you say, Cupp is the least of evils when it comes to Republicans - she may even be faking it a bit just to keep the gig.

The show is obviously meant for a younger audience but imo that audience is more likely to get their news/commentary elsewhere.


On edit: Steve's new Sat/Sun show is informative - he's doing well there I think.

[LuvNewcastle]

9. I think she does fake it a bit.

She seems to be more of and actress than a news commentator. And I don't believe she needs those glasses.

[hlthe2b]

5. If you like SE Cupp, you'll need to head on over to CNN... For me, the Cycle might now become

watchable with her gone. Uggh... Good riddance.

[Jamaal510]

6. I find S.E. Cupp tolerable compared to her fellow RW talkers.

While her views are pretty far-out, one thing about her is that at least I never hear her interrupt or insult people she disagrees with like the folks on FOX do. Plus she is the token conservative on the show with 3 liberals.
Regarding CNN, I haven't watched that channel in a long time. There is just too much false equivalence being presented as objective journalism on CNN. It didn't earn its nickname "FOX Jr." for nothing.

[hlthe2b]

10. SE Cupp is leaving MSNBC for CNN (that's what I meant).... n/t

[Jamaal510]

11. Oh wow I didn't know that.

Interesting to see who they'll get to replace her on that show. Probably Susan Del Percio.

[olddots]

7. I have nothing good to say about the Cycle

so I won't say it ---a double redundancy .