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angrychair

(8,686 posts)
Wed Oct 14, 2020, 04:12 PM Oct 2020

Flipping back in forth between CNN and MSNBC

I admit I haven't watched CNN in a long time.

I watched it this morning/afternoon due to my frustration with NBC about the trump event.

I find the criticism of the trump administration more pointed and they use more unambiguous language in that criticism.
"Its BS"
"dangerous"
"irresponsible"
"mass murder"

While Rachel and Joy and a couple others have been critical, CNN seems more overt in their criticism...at least so far.

Just an observation. A snapshot in time.

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montanacowboy

(6,081 posts)
1. Watch Nicole Wallace's show
Wed Oct 14, 2020, 04:14 PM
Oct 2020

She is great and drags that fucker over hot coals; she has tremendous guests, a deep bench.

blm

(113,039 posts)
2. I switched from MSNBC as my constant to CNN back in February.
Wed Oct 14, 2020, 04:15 PM
Oct 2020

I touch back to MSNBC for specific shows.

 

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)
3. I've pretty switched to CNN in last few months. Even folks I liked on MSNBC
Wed Oct 14, 2020, 04:16 PM
Oct 2020

for years are getting on my last nerve.

I might watch Kornacki on election night to keep up where votes are outstanding and how they likely lean. Of course, most can’t stand Kornacki.

Bev54

(10,045 posts)
5. I guess you didn't catch Wolf Blitzer's
Wed Oct 14, 2020, 04:17 PM
Oct 2020

interview with Nancy Pelosi yesterday. They falter to republican talking points far more often than MSNBC. I will watch certain MSNBC shows like Rachel and sometimes Lawrence. I like Nicole but turned her off today when they left the SCOTUS hearings. I am now watching online.

angrychair

(8,686 posts)
7. Today is the first day in a while
Wed Oct 14, 2020, 04:22 PM
Oct 2020

not giving up on Rachel and Joy and couple others

Watching Jack Tapper right now and he has not parsed his words once. He actually said "this is bullshit" at one point.

MuseRider

(34,104 posts)
6. YMMV
Wed Oct 14, 2020, 04:19 PM
Oct 2020

but I have always felt better off and on with CNN. I do not have to be fed only what I want to hear. I know MSNBC certainly does not do that always but it does do it far too much and I do not like most of the people there doing to news, I simply cannot understand how people who have lied for whatever reason can be a trusted source of the news. I detest Wolf Blitzer on CNN and there are various others there I do not care for so I do not watch their shows.

Like I said, ymmv, we all require different things. I do not spend much time watching any of them anymore. Once in a while I do but I pick and choose who I will spend my time with.

C_U_L8R

(44,997 posts)
8. I'm off all NBC properties for the week
Wed Oct 14, 2020, 04:22 PM
Oct 2020

Their hamfisted maneuvering just pissed me off.
There was no need except to fabricate 'drama' and
place themselves smack in the middle of it like a
certain narcissist we all know and disrespect.
It's certainly not news or journalism. It's a gimmick.
Maybe I'll be back next week. Maybe not.

global1

(25,239 posts)
13. Ever Since RBG's Death I Haven't Watched Any Cable News Shows On Any Channel.....
Wed Oct 14, 2020, 04:52 PM
Oct 2020

I can't deal with the hypocrisy of the Repugs; the futility of the Dems not being able to do anything about all the crap that Trump and the Repugs are dealing out on a day-to-day basis; and the constant talking heads 'blowing out their lungs about the same crap - over and over and over and over again.

I've been keeping myself busy with all kinds of projects around the house. I've been in a better mood. I'm sleeping better and not staying up nights thinking about all the crap that is going on.

I might turn on the cable news shows again - when Biden/Harris win and the election is passed us.

roamer65

(36,745 posts)
14. I don't have MSNBC in my Dish package.
Wed Oct 14, 2020, 04:56 PM
Oct 2020

Just CNN and I even hafta turn it off...constant Trump.

There is OTHER news in the world. AlJazeera English and Bloomberg are far better.

rurallib

(62,406 posts)
16. Brianna Keillor (not sure on spelling) on CNN has got my attention
Wed Oct 14, 2020, 05:29 PM
Oct 2020

I believe she is on 1 - 3PM ET. She pulls no punches on Trump

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