More changes at MSNBC

[procon]

Steve Kornacki's daily slot from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m has been given to Nicolle Wallace, the former communications director for GWB, for her new program is, "Deadline: White House."

Kornacki has been named national political correspondent for NBC News and MSNBC, and he will be a regular contributor on Wallace's show. as well as making cameo appearances on NBC’s “Today” and become the primary fill-in host for "Hardball with Chris Matthews."



http://thehill.com/homenews/media/332424-steve-kornacki-promoted-at-nbc-news-msnbc

http://thehill.com/homenews/media/332531-nicolle-wallaces-msnbc-show-to-debut-tuesday



The conversion of MSNBC continues apace. Joy Reid used to do a lot of fill-ins, but it looks like she's getting squeezed out.

[oldtime dfl_er]

1. WHY???

Can't they see which way the wind is blowing????? I'm no fan of Kornacki but I would sure have liked to see him replaced with Joy or someone mildly progressive.

[katmondoo]

2. Another MSNBC show to cross off my list

Down to 8PM to 10PM

[Ohioblue22]

3. i heard that they want to attract trump viewers

[oldtime dfl_er]

4. that seems to be the case

but it doesn't make any sense to me. Trump's approval ratings continue to drop, people are running away from him in droves. Advertisers are responding to Sleeping Giants on Twitter and removing their ads from Breitbart.

maybe we need to make a concerted effort NOW -- not sometime in the future, AFTER more stupid changes have been made -- NOW to bring pressure on the advertisers to support objective and honest broadcasting.

[Bradical79]

8. MSNBC's current head has wanted to turn the network more "centrist" for awhile now

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/andy-lack-msnbc-donald-trump_us_5907422de4b0bb2d086fb7a8

He's basically executing on a plan he already had that had a kink thrown into it with Trump's presence giving high ratings to the liberal shows like Maddow.

[democratisphere]

5. Damn! I love Joy Reid. She does a great job.

I'm not likin' what I'm seein' at MSNBC. First Tamron Hall and now apparently Joy Reid. Not Good! Are we trying to appeal to the racist drumpf redumbliCONs or what?

[DURHAM D]

12. First Alex Wagner

then Joy, then Tamron

[democratisphere]

13. Very disappointed with these moves. Quality reporters and journalists

are being screwed.

[PsychoBabble]

6. The ONLY reason I watch MSNBC is

... because they program Joy, Rachel, Lawrence, etc.

If they stop putting on good progressive/liberal viewpoints, I will stop watching. Simple.

They clearly have SOME model in mind they are following, since it is always just about the money at that level ... it just isn't one I have ANY interest in.

I view them less favorably every day.

Shame.

[Mike Nelson]

7. They should have...

...given it to Joy Reid - but she had a show and must be doing well on the weekend. She's my favorite.

Nicolle Wallace is no Trump fan and either voted for Hillary or wrote in someone... just my guess.

[radius777]

14. Yeah, I actually like Nicole Wallace, as well as Steve Schmidt,

who are classy, moderate type Repubs with some sense of integrity. Both of them railed against Trump during the primaries and general election, and (as you stated) may have voted H or write in vote.

That said I agree, would love to see Joy Reid have a permanent show, especially in prime time.

Joy Reid really is the voice of the modern day rank-and-file Democrat, who is more the Obama/Clinton style pragmatic progressive, and a fighter.

[BigmanPigman]

9. How/why do they make these decisions?

My friends and I have written and called regarding Joy so who are their viewers and where do they get their rating stats from?

[world wide wally]

10. Losing Kornacki is a good move

I agree with giving Joy Reid a bigger role.
At least I don't think Nicole Wallace is a big Trump cheerleader.
Bring back KO!

[lunatica]

11. If they replace Rachel I will follow her wherever

She goes. She won't be homeless for long.

[Demsrule86]

16. Where would she go? There is no liberal TV.

[lunatica]

18. I refuse to think about that

My head is firmly in the sand. Go away!

[Demsrule86]

19. Sorry...

I might join you.

[Demsrule86]

15. I never watch Greta, Andrea and will add Nicole Wallace to the list.

[Thrill]

17. Fox News Jr