Tag: MSNBC

In a move that signals both a strategic pivot and a potential ratings boost, MSNBC announced on Monday that Rachel Maddow, the network’s prime time star, will return to her anchor chair five nights a week. This expansion comes as President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term, with Maddow’s show set to cover the…

In the wake of a significant ratings slump following the recent election, MSNBC is reportedly in talks with its prime-time anchors, Joy Reid and Stephanie Ruhle, to accept reduced salaries to remain in their current positions. This news comes on the heels of star anchor Rachel Maddow agreeing to a $5 million cut from her…

MSNBC, already grappling with declining viewership since the recent presidential election, faced a new setback over the weekend as it fell behind rising competitor NewsNation in the crucial 25-54 age demographic.   Nielsen data revealed that MSNBC averaged a mere 17,000 viewers in the key demo on Saturday afternoon, while NewsNation attracted 23,000 viewers during…

Rashida Jones, who made history as the first black woman to lead a major national news network when she became president of MSNBC in 2021, is reportedly considering stepping down early next year. This news comes in the wake of a significant ratings drop for the network following Donald Trump’s re-election in November, according to…

Elon Musk, the ever-provocative CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has his sights on a new target: MSNBC. In a series of recent posts on X (formerly Twitter), Musk has unleashed a barrage of criticism at the liberal-leaning news channel, calling it “the utter scum of the Earth” and “puerile propaganda.” But Musk didn’t stop at…

After Comcast announced it would spin off NBCUniversal’s cable channels, sparking fresh concerns among talent and executives at MSNBC. The move has sent shockwaves through the network, which has already been struggling to regain its footing following a drop in ratings and internal upheaval. According to a report, from The Ankler, Rachel Maddow, MSNBC’s star…