Rachel Maddow Extends MSNBC Conract

[NYCGirl]

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/rachel-maddow-extends-msnbc-contract-217737

MSNBC has extended Rachel Maddow’s contract in a new multi-year deal that will keep the primetime host at the cable news network well beyond the 2012 presidential election.

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But MSNBC locked in many others including The Washington Post’s Eugene Robinson and Ezra Klein as well as Chris Hayes, Washington editor of The Nation. Hayes, a frequent substitute anchor for Maddow, begins hosting weekend mornings on MSNBC Sept. 17. The network is also in active negotiations with Al Sharpton to host the 6 p.m. hour.

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Maddow said she has not spoken to Olbermann since he left MSNBC. And in typical self-deprecating fashion, she disputed the charactirization that she is the “face” of MSNBC.

“I don’t think we’re a one-face network," she said. "I actually think we have a mutually supportive and pretty cohesive atmosphere. I think that we’re working together well. We internally compete for ratings and bookings and all that stuff but it’s mutually supportive. So I like it. It’ s a fun place to work.”

[Skidmore]

1. I was hoping she would go to Current too.

And I realize that there may be some legalese mixed in, but I hope she and Keith can keep their friendship.

[Ineeda]

3. I hope so too.

And they're both smart enough to keep that friendship on the low-down, if they're really in touch.

[drm604]

5. I hope not.

Current isn't available in a lot of lower end cable packages. I can no longer watch Keith, I'd hate to lose Rachel also.

[CleanGreenFuture]

2. I want to know why Rachel is not talking to KO (or vice-versa).

[Uben]

4. I was hoping for a progressive replacement.......

....OUCH! QUIT THROWING THINGS!!! I was kiddin.

[truebrit71]

6. Damn...I was kinda hoping she would bring her show to Current...

..oh well...

[rurallib]

7. Hope the re-upped Steele, Ron Christie, Pat Buchanan

and all those RW scummies that seem to show up on my screen whenever I turn MSNBC on anymore.
Comcast holds the reins.

[Snotcicles]

8. Smart move, lock in steady work while waving Bon voyage to democracy, nt

[NYCGirl]

9. kick