Opinion | Now NBC News must deal with the Ronna McDaniel fallout Questions linger about whether this could impact how viewers see NBC News’ political coverage March 28, 2024 Tom Jones
Opinion | NBC News will part ways with Ronna McDaniel, but that won’t end the drama While it’s never too late to do the right thing, this is going to leave a scar at NBC News March 27, 2024 Tom Jones
Opinion | The fallout continues from NBC News’ controversial hire of Ronna McDaniel NBC News recruits voices to represent a cross-section of viewers. But, by hiring McDaniel, it gave a stamp of approval to someone with no credibility March 26, 2024 Tom Jones
Opinion | Inside the drama of NBC News hiring former RNC chair Ronna McDaniel There was immediate external criticism and a downright mutiny from inside, including shocking on-air commentary from a prominent voice March 25, 2024 Tom Jones
Opinion | Don’t miss — or dismiss — Donald Trump’s rant about MSNBC It’s worth remembering just how dangerous it is to have a president constantly attack a profession specifically mentioned in the Constitution. November 30, 2023 Tom Jones
Joy Reid isn’t hawking diet gummies on CNN. ‘I’ve been deepfaked, the MSNBC host says A video that claimed to show Reid being interviewed by CNN’s Anderson Cooper about her weight loss success using diet gummies is a deepfake. July 26, 2023 Jeff Cercone
How journalists cover lies is the most important issue in news media More politicians are taking advantage of people’s willingness to believe based on gut rather than fact. Solutions for journalists are sparse. June 27, 2023 Ren LaForme
Opinion | Jen Psaki continues her strong TV start with comments about Tucker Carlson and Fox News It typically takes a new host a couple of dozen shows, at least, to settle in, but Psaki seems to be more than comfortable after only six. May 1, 2023 Tom Jones
Sen. Elizabeth Warren didn’t say Republicans shouldn’t vote. A viral video was altered. In the original Dec. 14 MSNBC interview, the Democrat from Massachusetts doesn’t say Republicans shouldn’t vote. February 28, 2023 Ciara O'Rourke
Opinion | What’s next for Jen Psaki? ‘Inside With Jen Psaki’ will air Sundays at noon on MSNBC. The time slot puts Psaki in the vicinity of the iconic Sunday morning news shows. February 22, 2023 Tom Jones
Opinion | What’s the deal with cable news and prime time? With slim benches and interest down, cable news networks seem to be struggling to replace their big on-air personalities. October 6, 2022 Tom Jones
Opinion | Who is Alex Wagner, MSNBC’s permanent replacement for Rachel Maddow? Wagner hosted a daytime program on MSNBC for several years and also did stints at Showtime and CBS News. Maddow will still host on Monday nights. June 28, 2022 Tom Jones
Opinion | Another mass shooting, an all-too-familiar story But just because it all has become too common does not mean we should be anything less than heartbroken, angry and ashamed. Deeply, deeply ashamed. May 25, 2022 Tom Jones
Opinion | Is White House press secretary Jen Psaki headed to television? If — or when — Psaki leaves the White House, she surely will be courted by TV. And it appears that courting has already begun. February 24, 2022 Tom Jones
Opinion | Brian Williams is out. Rachel Maddow may be soon, as could others. What’s next for MSNBC? Fairly new president Rashida Jones has a lot to figure out in the coming weeks and months. November 11, 2021 Tom Jones