Cenk Talks Olbermann, New Current TV Show: TPM

[pghtytfan]

http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/12/cenk-uygur-readies-second-shot-at-the-cable-news.php

Cenk Uygur has a message for corrupt politicians on both sides of the aisle: He’s coming for them.

Uygur, the outspoken former MSNBC host and internet commentator, debuts his new show, The Young Turks with Cenk Uygur on Current TV at 7 p.m. ET Monday. He’s the latest progressive pundit to join the Current family, and his show will be the lead-in to Countdown with Keith Olbermann.

“It’s not going to be your father’s cable news show,” Uygur told TPM last week. “Our show is going to be very aggressive. If you’re looking for a fun time, in terms of hardcore coverage of the issues, we’re going to be your show.”

So how does Uygur intend to set himself apart from Olbermann, who is literally the centerpiece of Current’s prime-time programming? The Young Turks will be “irreverent” and “free-flowing,” Uygur said, featuring a panel and some conservative guests. The show will be a “gathering place” for progressives, he added, but that doesn’t mean it will only appeal to the far left...

To those turned off by traditional cable news shows, Uygur promises to be an alternative. “We’re not going to pull back,” he said. “Mainstream media, it’s a joke; come and watch a program that’s reality.”

[EFerrari]

1. I liked TYT and like Olbermann's new show MUCH more

than either show on MSNBC. The production values are quieter and more attractive and the energy isn't so in your face commercial branding. Keith is more relaxed AND more focused. And M$NBC never did get the right camera angle or make up on Cenk. Good riddance to them.

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2. I will watch.

Cenk's been working at this a while. The format should be interesting.

--imm

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3. K&R

[WillyT]

4. HUGE K & R !!! - Thank You !!!

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