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In reply to the discussion: Chris Matthews is on VACATION. He's not being fired! [View all]Grasswire2
(13,842 posts)31. I don't think you have watched his eleventh hour show then.
He's topping the cable ratings in that time slot, by the way. I guess many viewers recognize quality and value.
Dan Rather didn't lie. He didn't lack integrity.
Might be time to brush up on facts.
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Maybe all the worry about his health? I remember Rachel was sick once and she had to call in and be
dewsgirl
Mar 2019
#14
he should be retired. unwatchable most days. lots of better, like maybe joy reid nt
msongs
Mar 2019
#5
Where did the story about him being fired come from? Everything I have seen has been
dewsgirl
Mar 2019
#12
I've wondered if podcasts factored in. I usually have dinner/family time then. When I do watch,
dewsgirl
Mar 2019
#39
I stream as well, I thought I read once that it is factored in. It is sad to see them go.
dewsgirl
Mar 2019
#41
He took a good 2-week break during the holiday season, so I'm sure it strikes people
bullwinkle428
Mar 2019
#20
I for one wish Mathews would extend his vacation stay. I prefer Steve Kornacki's hosting
FailureToCommunicate
Mar 2019
#23
Matthews' interruptions are irritating but so are Kornacki's ubiquitous statistics and charts.
Towlie
Mar 2019
#24
I'm usually asleep by then. When I do see it, I enjoy the energy and pacing of the show.
dewsgirl
Mar 2019
#42