Be careful not to do what Trump wants unintentionally. His aim is to destroy the network. Substack won't be exempted as it becomes powerful. Watch people you like on platforms they perform. Don't boycott unnecessarily and hurt those who aren't at fault. Media can be person and topic specific. Try to not be it's all about you.
This doesn’t seem to make much sense Ellen. How is taking our time and money elsewhere helping Trump? It doesn’t. It strengthens the voices calling out Trump’s fascism.
These commentators were the only ones I would watch other than Lawrence O’Donnel and Chris Hayes. This is certainly demoralizing. I try to support independent journalists such as yourself. There are many hard hitting news organizations that need donations to continue informing people who are interested in the truth. They put their lives on the line. At some point, the way this country is going, I suspect all televised news will become propaganda for this Nazi regime. Reading and learning is the light that moves us forward and keeps us evolving. I just read an article that Trump fits the profile of a patrimonialist. It’s called patrimonialism.From there we descend into a full blown dictatorship.
I spend easily 2x more supporting Substack authors and other sites than I did with NYT and WaPost. Our cable subscription is the next to go. As oldsters we aren’t adept at the streaming platforms but I’m about to master that skill. The best journalism is done by the people who aren’t afraid to ask the hard questions.
I stopped watching MSNBC in November once trump won. Would pop in to a few shows for approx 10 min per show.Unlike the first goround. They start showing more of the town idiot. Couldn't understand why, now I know. Once RM is finished her 100 days if.Nicole Wallace, and Stephanie Rule go I am completely finished. For now shame on.you MSNBC
Despite adopting a liberal stance, MSNBC still cares more about staying in control. I read yesterday that their viewers have increased by 77% since last November when Trump retook the WH, so that isn't the issue. It looks to me that it's about staying away from criticism. It's much easier to blend in when your journalists and hosts are white. However, as of now Rachael Maddow, lesbian journalist, stays on the payroll, because of course she does. Same with Lawrence O'Donnell, whose sex and skin color protect him for now. Let's just all pretend that the firings at MSNBC have nothing to do with Trump's edict about DEI.
Go along to get along, when important voices are silenced. It's more of the "obeying in advance." Personally, I'm most deeply offended by the firing of Ayman Mohyeldin, one of the few Muslim journalists working in mainstream media. There is so little fair coverage of the war on Gaza and Lebanon.
I don't watch TV news, but I have discovered some wonderful journalists--and others--at Substack, many of whom I didn't know about. I love hearing diverse voices. I love talking to all different kinds of people and learning from them. Variety makes life interesting and worthwhile. How anyone can fail to see that is beyond me.
If Corporate media was doing their job right, or if they just had some spines, they would realize that there’s no need to bend the knee to Trump. It’s evident his whole house of cards is gonna collapse.
In a bygone era, Edward Murrow, Walter Cronkite, Dan Rather, Dan Bradley, Howard K Smith, Peter Jennings, Tom Brokaw, Jim Acosta and others told some truth on the corporate media’s dime.
Some truth for sure. There is some truth still spoken, as long is it fits the agenda. The actions of MSNBC show they are a government propaganda rag, and they’ve changed to represent the current administration. Those anchors you speak of did not always tell the truth, but much of the time they likely lied unknowingly.
I erroneously thought that MSNBC would never succumb to the likes of that POS, convicted felon. All the competent, brilliant journalists they have demoted, or fired, will lead to the downfall of the network. I will now stay with my news sources of Qasim Rashid, Meidas Touch, David Pakman and Brian Tyler Cohen. We must find a way to save our country from the loss of democracy and freedom.
Democracy Now has their own website and their hour long daily news feed is free. They are entirely independent. Amy Goodman is a truth teller and a real journalist. I donate to them, because they aren’t a corporate entity. MSNBC has always lied, whether you want to believe it or not. Watch them and see the difference in info you receive. They don’t whitewash genocide. They don’t hold back info from us. I promise you, your world will open up! To top it off, they lean to the left, so you should fit right in.
They all lie. Some lie for the liberal agenda and some lie for the conservative agenda. They are doing their part to peddle the government propaganda. They keep the division in this country strong, so the duopoly goes unchallenged in every election.
There is no such thing as a left in these two parties. Here is an interview with someone who tells the truth about these parties. This is Chris Hedges on AlJazeera. He is not a MAGAt, but he tells the truth about both parties. Like I said, they tell the lies you want to hear.
I am from the South, Virginia. It ook a long, long time for the Brown decision to be enforced in the schools.
Now, it seems it needs to be enforced in mainstream media.
There is a reason for that. Trump. He was taught by Roy Cohn that to gain and hold power you MUST MAKE PEOPLE AFRAID OF YOU. Ant that is what he, always, labors to do.
Unfortunatly, he has succeeded with what we call mainstream media. MSNBC, like others, has bent the knee and kissed the imperial ring.
Now, any one who wants news from uncowed sources must seek sources such as you, Qasim.
So many beacons of press freedom have been extenguished.
Thankfully a few, such as you, have chosen to keep thheir lights on.,
Have you seen Jeff Bezos latest tweet? Very ominous.
https://x.com/jeffbezos/status/1894757287052362088?s=46&t=8G8Ch7eUIRyaHeWVkSTeFg
Yes just posted about it. Absurd.
Shame on msnbc😡😤
Be careful not to do what Trump wants unintentionally. His aim is to destroy the network. Substack won't be exempted as it becomes powerful. Watch people you like on platforms they perform. Don't boycott unnecessarily and hurt those who aren't at fault. Media can be person and topic specific. Try to not be it's all about you.
This doesn’t seem to make much sense Ellen. How is taking our time and money elsewhere helping Trump? It doesn’t. It strengthens the voices calling out Trump’s fascism.
It's what he wants.
I mean boycotting the network is what Trump wants.
I'm just a tad more critical of anyone still in the mainstream media. This is and article I wrote about Zeteo's rise and MSNBC's fall.
When they fired Mehdi Hassan, I figured Zeteo was a far more worthwhile subscription than Peacock. It keeps getting better, too.
The gloves, and the masks, are coming off, as ameriKKKa shows its TRUE colors…
These commentators were the only ones I would watch other than Lawrence O’Donnel and Chris Hayes. This is certainly demoralizing. I try to support independent journalists such as yourself. There are many hard hitting news organizations that need donations to continue informing people who are interested in the truth. They put their lives on the line. At some point, the way this country is going, I suspect all televised news will become propaganda for this Nazi regime. Reading and learning is the light that moves us forward and keeps us evolving. I just read an article that Trump fits the profile of a patrimonialist. It’s called patrimonialism.From there we descend into a full blown dictatorship.
That’s exactly right.
I spend easily 2x more supporting Substack authors and other sites than I did with NYT and WaPost. Our cable subscription is the next to go. As oldsters we aren’t adept at the streaming platforms but I’m about to master that skill. The best journalism is done by the people who aren’t afraid to ask the hard questions.
Thank you for your trust and investment!
Disgraceful. Joy, Alex, Mehdi and Ayman were the best they had!
I stopped watching MSNBC in November once trump won. Would pop in to a few shows for approx 10 min per show.Unlike the first goround. They start showing more of the town idiot. Couldn't understand why, now I know. Once RM is finished her 100 days if.Nicole Wallace, and Stephanie Rule go I am completely finished. For now shame on.you MSNBC
Despite adopting a liberal stance, MSNBC still cares more about staying in control. I read yesterday that their viewers have increased by 77% since last November when Trump retook the WH, so that isn't the issue. It looks to me that it's about staying away from criticism. It's much easier to blend in when your journalists and hosts are white. However, as of now Rachael Maddow, lesbian journalist, stays on the payroll, because of course she does. Same with Lawrence O'Donnell, whose sex and skin color protect him for now. Let's just all pretend that the firings at MSNBC have nothing to do with Trump's edict about DEI.
They're intent on learning the hard way that "blending in" with fascism doesn't protect you from fascism.
Go along to get along, when important voices are silenced. It's more of the "obeying in advance." Personally, I'm most deeply offended by the firing of Ayman Mohyeldin, one of the few Muslim journalists working in mainstream media. There is so little fair coverage of the war on Gaza and Lebanon.
I don't watch TV news, but I have discovered some wonderful journalists--and others--at Substack, many of whom I didn't know about. I love hearing diverse voices. I love talking to all different kinds of people and learning from them. Variety makes life interesting and worthwhile. How anyone can fail to see that is beyond me.
Thank you Paula and well said.
Who TF listens to main stream media. Not I
If Corporate media was doing their job right, or if they just had some spines, they would realize that there’s no need to bend the knee to Trump. It’s evident his whole house of cards is gonna collapse.
Corporate media has never told the truth. If you’re a corporation, the truth doesn’t matter.
In a bygone era, Edward Murrow, Walter Cronkite, Dan Rather, Dan Bradley, Howard K Smith, Peter Jennings, Tom Brokaw, Jim Acosta and others told some truth on the corporate media’s dime.
Some truth for sure. There is some truth still spoken, as long is it fits the agenda. The actions of MSNBC show they are a government propaganda rag, and they’ve changed to represent the current administration. Those anchors you speak of did not always tell the truth, but much of the time they likely lied unknowingly.
🎯🎯🎯 re: MSNBC and Rebecca Kutler’s horrendous judgement.
I erroneously thought that MSNBC would never succumb to the likes of that POS, convicted felon. All the competent, brilliant journalists they have demoted, or fired, will lead to the downfall of the network. I will now stay with my news sources of Qasim Rashid, Meidas Touch, David Pakman and Brian Tyler Cohen. We must find a way to save our country from the loss of democracy and freedom.
Democracy Now has their own website and their hour long daily news feed is free. They are entirely independent. Amy Goodman is a truth teller and a real journalist. I donate to them, because they aren’t a corporate entity. MSNBC has always lied, whether you want to believe it or not. Watch them and see the difference in info you receive. They don’t whitewash genocide. They don’t hold back info from us. I promise you, your world will open up! To top it off, they lean to the left, so you should fit right in.
They all lie. Some lie for the liberal agenda and some lie for the conservative agenda. They are doing their part to peddle the government propaganda. They keep the division in this country strong, so the duopoly goes unchallenged in every election.
Well I do not agree with you. The right has been in the majority of lying for about the last 10 years, with the introduction of trump.
There is no such thing as a left in these two parties. Here is an interview with someone who tells the truth about these parties. This is Chris Hedges on AlJazeera. He is not a MAGAt, but he tells the truth about both parties. Like I said, they tell the lies you want to hear.
https://youtu.be/5EDKRGkgLsI?si=x5_5mFBF9Wps74Jd
He is an anarchist. You believe what you want to believe. When I hear the same facts from independent media, that matches MSM, I am good to go.
What? You want independent media to propagate lies, before you believe them? What a ridiculous, indoctrinated take on reality!
Are you a trump fan? You sure sound like one. You make no sense.
They peddle lies the other group wants to hear.
You are referring to FOX lies. correct?
Never was. They just peddled the lies you wanted to hear
Yes, that is what FOX did, and is still doing.
MSNBC has always been shit. All MSM is bullshit.
You are so wrong. FOX is bullshit, but it is not news media. MSNBC was a great media source, but now that it is trump beholden, it has changed,
I am from the South, Virginia. It ook a long, long time for the Brown decision to be enforced in the schools.
Now, it seems it needs to be enforced in mainstream media.
There is a reason for that. Trump. He was taught by Roy Cohn that to gain and hold power you MUST MAKE PEOPLE AFRAID OF YOU. Ant that is what he, always, labors to do.
Unfortunatly, he has succeeded with what we call mainstream media. MSNBC, like others, has bent the knee and kissed the imperial ring.
Now, any one who wants news from uncowed sources must seek sources such as you, Qasim.
So many beacons of press freedom have been extenguished.
Thankfully a few, such as you, have chosen to keep thheir lights on.,