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MSNBC Unveils New Primetime Lineup with 'The Weeknight' and 'The Briefing'

The network's programming overhaul introduces a panel show at 7 p.m. ET and Jen Psaki's new show at 9 p.m. ET, reshaping its schedule as Rachel Maddow returns to a Monday-only format.

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Overview

  • MSNBC's new panel show, 'The Weeknight,' hosted by Alicia Menendez, Michael Steele, and Symone Sanders-Townsend, will debut May 5 at 7 p.m. ET, replacing Joy Reid's former time slot.
  • 'The Weeknight' will air for two hours on Mondays and one hour Tuesday through Friday, showcasing the proven chemistry of its hosts from the successful weekend show 'The Weekend.'
  • Jen Psaki's new show, 'The Briefing,' will premiere May 6 at 9 p.m. ET, filling the slot previously held by Alex Wagner, who transitions to a senior political analyst role.
  • Rachel Maddow will revert to a Monday-only schedule following her five-night-a-week stint during the first 100 days of the Trump administration.
  • These programming shifts are part of MSNBC President Rebecca Kutler's broader effort to revamp the network's lineup ahead of its separation from NBCUniversal later this year.