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Kurtz Confounds With Criticism of MSNBC, Sharpton, but Not Trayvon Martin Smears

Mark Thompson | Posted 05.27.2012

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While Howard Kurtz has had an esteemed career as a media critic, his TV and tweet critique of MSNBC and the Rev. Al Sharpton Sunday seems like an attempt to appear balanced purely for the sake of appearing balanced.

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BUCHANAN OUT AT MSNBC

AP | DAVID BAUDER | Posted 04.17.2012

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NEW YORK — MSNBC dropped conservative commentator Pat Buchanan on Thursday, four months after suspending him following the publication of his la...

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MSNBC Chief's Blunt Words

Posted 02.12.2012

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In an interview with the Tampa Bay Times, MSNBC president Phil Griffin had some rather blunt words to describe his method for creating new shows and d...

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MSNBC Chief's Tough Words For Fox News

The Hollywood Reporter | Posted 10.03.2011

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BEVERLY HILLS -- MSNBC president Phil Griffin has his sights set on Fox News. Griffin opened the network's presentation at the Television Critics Asso...

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Who's Afraid of Cenk Uygur?

Chez Pazienza | Posted 09.20.2011

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Did Cenk Uygur stand up for what he believes in -- and what his online audience expects of him -- in the aftermath of his demotion from MSNBC? Sure looks that way. And for that he gets to walk out with his head held very high.

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MSNBC President's Message To Fox News

Posted 05.30.2011

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MSNBC President Phil Griffin sent a message to Fox News in an interview with the Philadelphia Inquirer: we're coming for you. Griffin was speaking ...

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The Political Talk World Is Shaken by MSNBC

Jim Worth | Posted 05.31.2011

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Olbermann's voice and voices like his must not be quelled if our democracy is to survive.

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MSNBC Chief Speaks Out About Olbermann Departure

Posted 05.25.2011

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MSNBC President Phil Griffin spoke out for the first time since Keith Olbermann's sudden exit from the network. Speaking to The Wrap, Griffin sounded ...

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MSNBC Boss: Ed Schultz 'Over The Top,' 'Crossed The Line' At Times

Posted 05.25.2011

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The Daily Beast's Howard Kurtz has profiled MSNBC's "surprise star," Ed Schultz, who he writes is "Rush Limbaugh's TV nemesis." In the profile, Schul...

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MSNBC President Threatened To FIRE Olbermann

Posted 05.25.2011

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MSNBC President Phil Griffin vowed to fire Keith Olbermann if he went on other networks to discuss his suspension, The Daily Beast's Howard Kurtz repo...

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Olbermann's New Boss Gave Big Money to Republicans

Dan Mirvish | Posted 05.25.2011

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Perhaps one reason MSNBC's Phil Griffin suspended Keith Olbermann has to do with their soon-to-be-new boss over at Comcast being a big contributor to the National Republican Campaign Committee

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Olbermann Flap Misses Point; Who's Really Paying Pundits?

Dan Mirvish | Posted 05.25.2011

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The whole Olbermann flap over political contributions misses the point of the unholy alliance of money, the media and the punditocracy.

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SHORTEST SUSPENSION IN THE WORLD

The Huffington Post | Adam J. Rose | Posted 05.25.2011

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Keith Olbermann will return to the air on Tuesday after being suspended without pay for two shows (this past Friday and the upcoming episode on Monday...

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MSNBC Brings Back Olbermann, on Lockup

Andy Borowitz | Posted 05.25.2011

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"We think this is a win-win situation," said MSNBC president Phil Griffin. "Our viewers will get their beloved Keith back, and we'll have him in a place that feels right for us."

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Hey Keith, I'm Hiring

Edward Murray | Posted 05.25.2011

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Keith, I'm hiring, and here's my pitch: I'm starting a new, progressive-minded, cable television news and information network. You will have full control over the content that airs on your show. Let's get Anderson Cooper on board, too.

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Playing for Keith

Chez Pazienza | Posted 05.25.2011

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At some point, traditional media outlets will finally wise the hell up and realize that we're well past the point where it is considered unforgivable to express an opinion.

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If Keith Olbermann Goes, So Do We!

Russell Simmons | Posted 05.25.2011

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Re-instate Keith Olbermann now. I will personally pay his campaign contributions. Don't let this voice get lost when it is needed the most.

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Obama Admits Making Donations to Democrats

Andy Borowitz | Posted 05.25.2011

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"In retrospect, I should have been more upfront about these donations," a chastened Mr. Obama told reporters today. "I don't want to do anything that makes the White House appear to be biased towards one party over another."

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Keith Olbermann Suspension Criticized By Reporters, Conservative Pundits

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 05.25.2011

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The backlash against NBC's decision to indefinitely suspend host Keith Olbermann without pay has been swift and vocal -- and from some unlikely voices...

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Keith Olbermann SUSPENDED From MSNBC Indefinitely Without Pay

HuffingtonPost.com | Danny Shea | Posted 05.25.2011

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MSNBC has suspended star anchor Keith Olbermann following the news that he had donated to three Democratic candidates this election cycle. "I becam...

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Inside MSNBC's New Ad Campaign

Huffington Post | Jack Mirkinson | Posted 05.25.2011

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On Tuesday, MSNBC unveiled a new, two-year marketing campaign centered around the slogan "Lean Forward." The campaign was described in an article in t...

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Ed Schultz REPRIMANDED By MSNBC Boss

Huffington Post | Danny Shea | Posted 05.25.2011

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MSNBC president Phil Griffin has reportedly reprimanded Ed Schultz over his comments about New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. Last week, Schultz ref...

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MSNBC Banned Kos From Network After Feud With Scarborough

The Huffington Post | Jack Mirkinson | Posted 05.25.2011

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A Twitter feud between blogger Markos Moulitsas and MSNBC host Joe Scarborough has resulted in Moulitsa's temporarily being banned from the network. ...

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Phil Griffin, MSNBC President: We Want To Be Like Fox News

Posted 05.25.2011

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MSNBC President Phil Griffin said in an interview with the Chicago Tribune's Phil Rosenthal that he hopes MSNBC can grow to be more like Fox News, but...

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Donny Deutsch Sidelined At MSNBC Over Keith Olbermann Segment

Huffington Post | Danny Shea | Posted 05.25.2011

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Donny Deutsch has been pulled from MSNBC's 3PM hour after including Keith Olbermann in a montage of angry media personalities. Deutsch, who had been ...

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