MSNBC

MSNBC is an American cable news channel started by NBCUniversal (NBC) and Microsoft (MSN), thus the name MSNBC. It was started in 1996. It is produced by NBC's news division, NBC News. It replaced a channel Roger Ailes operated and founded for NBC called America's Talking, which launched in 1994.

Current logo of MSNBC

Logo used from 2006 to 2009

Logo used from 2009 to 2015

Shows change

Most of its shows are shows that talk about news and politics, and are hosted by people such as Joy Reid, Rachel Maddow, Chris Hayes and Lawrence O’Donnell. There have been accusations of liberal bias made about MSNBC.^[1]^[2]^[3] MSNBC's motto is "Lean Forward", suggesting a progressive political stance.

References change

↑ "Cable Channel Nods to Ratings and Leans Left". New York Times. Retrieved 2008-08-24.^{[permanent dead link]}
↑ Kurtz, Howard (2008-09-08). "MSNBC Drops Olbermann, Matthews as News Anchors". Washington Post. Retrieved 2008-09-30.
↑ Stelter, Brian (2008-09-07). "MSNBC Takes Incendiary Hosts From Anchor Seat". New York Times. Retrieved 2008-09-30.

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[1] "Cable Channel Nods to Ratings and Leans Left". New York Times. Retrieved 2008-08-24.^{[permanent dead link]}

[washingtonpost.com-2] Kurtz, Howard (2008-09-08). "MSNBC Drops Olbermann, Matthews as News Anchors". Washington Post. Retrieved 2008-09-30.

[nytimes.com-3] Stelter, Brian (2008-09-07). "MSNBC Takes Incendiary Hosts From Anchor Seat". New York Times. Retrieved 2008-09-30.

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