Keith Olbermann Urges MSNBC to Embrace Anti-MAGA Stance and Overhaul Programming
The former MSNBC host calls for firings, a stronger progressive identity, and a network rebrand to counter declining ratings after Trump's reelection.
- Keith Olbermann, ex-MSNBC anchor, argues the network must double down on anti-MAGA content to recover from significant post-election ratings declines.
- He recommends firing 'Morning Joe' co-hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski, citing their meeting with President-elect Trump as alienating the network's core audience.
- Olbermann suggests bringing in new progressive hosts like Elie Mystal and revamping daytime programming to align with the network's liberal identity.
- He proposes rebranding the network with a new name, such as 'American News Network' or 'F Trump TV,' to solidify its progressive stance.
- MSNBC's ratings have dropped from 1.3 million viewers to approximately 600,000 since the election, with Olbermann emphasizing the need to retain its liberal audience base.