New Shows at MSNBC

[TheBigA]

Here we go again. More new prime time shows at MSNBC.

MSNBC’s New Lineup, Schedule & Premiere Dates Announced

The network is bringing major changes.

www.wfmz.com

Jen Psaki takes over for Rachel Maddow starting May 6.

 

[TheBigA]

Apparently some new shows at MSNBC haven't connected with audiences. Specifically the nightly Jen Psaki show appears to be weak:

Psaki bombs: MSNBC's newest primetime program sheds 53% of viewers from key demo in second episode

MSNBC’s Jen Psaki bombed on Wednesday night as the second episode of her new primetime program shed a staggering 53% of its demo viewers compared to the first episode one day prior.

www.foxnews.com

My take on this is Jen is an "inside the beltway" wonk. So are most of the hosts they currently have. That's a pretty limited audience.

She does a funny mock "press briefing" at the end, where she uses real questions from today's WH press briefing, and puts her own spin on them.

 

[TheBigA]

MSNBC Hires new Washington Bureau Chief, and will move to new location post-spin:

MSNBC Hires Politico’s Sudeep Reddy As Washington Bureau Chief

Reddy will be the first person in the role as the network builds a news operation.

deadline.com

 

[AM-FM-DXer]

Apparently some new shows at MSNBC haven't connected with audiences. Specifically the nightly Jen Psaki show appears to be weak:

Psaki bombs: MSNBC's newest primetime program sheds 53% of viewers from key demo in second episode

MSNBC’s Jen Psaki bombed on Wednesday night as the second episode of her new primetime program shed a staggering 53% of its demo viewers compared to the first episode one day prior.

www.foxnews.com

My take on this is Jen is an "inside the beltway" wonk. So are most of the hosts they currently have. That's a pretty limited audience.

She does a funny mock "press briefing" at the end, where she uses real questions from today's WH press briefing, and puts her own spin on them.

Wonky has worked for Chris Hayes, but it doesn't seem to work for Jen. The time would be ripe for an Ed Schultz-type of liberal who can connect with the average American. Jen doesn't do that.

 

[Y2kTheNewOldies]

Popular MSNBC Host Has Met With Rival Stations And Is Pondering Exit: Report

The anchor's possible departure could deplete the news channel's roster of a proven draw.

www.yahoo.com

Is Ari Melber Leaving MSNBC? Shocking Rumors Explained

After more than a decade with the network, reports say the journalist may be moving on.

www.tvinsider.com

There are rumors that Ari Melber is considering leaving MSNBC. Yes this is all while MSNBC’s parent company is waiting for the approval of the Versant spinoff.

 

[K.M. Richards]

Apparently some new shows at MSNBC haven't connected with audiences. Specifically the nightly Jen Psaki show appears to be weak:

Psaki bombs: MSNBC's newest primetime program sheds 53% of viewers from key demo in second episode

MSNBC’s Jen Psaki bombed on Wednesday night as the second episode of her new primetime program shed a staggering 53% of its demo viewers compared to the first episode one day prior.

www.foxnews.com

Of course, one must consider the source. Fox News will always put a negative spin on any story that involves MSNBC. (In fact, it's extremely rare for them to run a MSNBC-focused story if they can't find a negative aspect to seize upon.)

The Olbermann vs. O'Reilly feud continues, years after they both left their respective networks.

 

[Weiserguy]

Wonky has worked for Chris Hayes, but it doesn't seem to work for Jen. The time would be ripe for an Ed Schultz-type of liberal who can connect with the average American. Jen doesn't do that.

What was wrong with Alex Wagner, who held down Tues-Fri 9-10 (EST/EDT) after Rachel Maddow went to a Monday-only program (plus special events & coverage)? Alex struck me as presenting a very respectable show. Less wonky, more sense-of-humor, while still covering the news of the day.

 

[AM-FM-DXer]

What was wrong with Alex Wagner, who held down Tues-Fri 9-10 (EST/EDT) after Rachel Maddow went to a Monday-only program (plus special events & coverage)? Alex struck me as presenting a very respectable show. Less wonky, more sense-of-humor, while still covering the news of the day.

I just don't know if anyone can fill Rachel's shoes. And having Rachel on one night a week, in the same time slot, made it all the more difficult.

 

[Weiserguy]

I just don't know if anyone can fill Rachel's shoes. And having Rachel on one night a week, in the same time slot, made it all the more difficult.

As I said, Alex Wagner had been doing a decent job of it. She's also fundamentally a journalist, one who's by now had a lot of television experience. Jen Psaki would do well in another, earlier-in-the-evening time slot. The idea that they needed to transplant a whole team from the weekends into the 7pm slot is where the problem is. Things need to be much more entertaining, much less polemical, if they want to return to some level of success.

 

[TheBigA]

Things need to be much more entertaining, much less polemical, if they want to return to some level of success.

That doesn't appear to be their direction.