MSNBC is Finally Finished

Summary

In this commentary, the speaker critiques MSNBC's ideological shift to a far-left network and its declining viewership, attributing much of this to the network's treatment of Donald Trump. The speaker compares MSNBC's downfall to the success of Fox News, which caters to conservative Americans. Comcast's decision to uncouple MSNBC from NBC News is framed as a response to financial losses. The narrative highlights the partisan media landscape and the speaker's satisfaction in seeing the 'tormenters' of Trump facing professional consequences. The video concludes with a pitch for investing in gold and silver as a safeguard for retirement savings.

Takeaways

• 😀 MSNBC has been around since 1996 and initially operated as an arm of NBC News, focusing on larger news coverage.
• 😀 Fox News, which launched three months after MSNBC, disrupted the media landscape and became more successful by offering conservative viewpoints, unlike MSNBC's left-leaning approach.
• 😀 MSNBC's editorial shift toward far-left political views has alienated conservative and traditional viewers, affecting their ratings and financial success.
• 😀 The growth of Fox News highlighted the lack of conservative-friendly news options on TV, which were previously dominated by left-wing coverage.
• 😀 NBC's parent company, Comcast, saw the financial success Fox News was generating and eventually pushed MSNBC further left, incorporating hate into its content, which some argue damaged its audience trust.
• 😀 Comcast is now decoupling MSNBC from NBC News, signaling a significant change in the network's strategy as it faces declining viewership.
• 😀 MSNBC's ratings have significantly dropped in recent years, with programs like the nightly newscast and the Today Show seeing declines of up to 30%.
• 😀 Conservative Americans, a significant portion of the population, feel that mainstream media like MSNBC do not respect their viewpoints, contributing to the network's loss of viewership.
• 😀 The decline of MSNBC is seen as a form of 'passive retribution' by those who believe the network tormented figures like Donald Trump during his presidency.
• 😀 There is a suggestion that MSNBC's financial struggles could lead to Comcast selling the network or parts of its media portfolio, possibly to external investors.
• 😀 The commentary ends with a plug for American Hartford Gold, encouraging viewers to protect their savings with physical gold and silver amid economic instability.

Q & A

What is the main criticism of MSNBC in the transcript?

The transcript criticizes MSNBC for its far-left bias and the way it incorporates hate into its programming. It argues that MSNBC's shift toward left-wing opinion-based content, particularly after the election of Donald Trump, led to a decline in viewership and financial losses for its parent company, Comcast.

What was MSNBC's original purpose when it was created in 1996?

MSNBC was originally created as a 24-hour news network to complement NBC News' limited coverage, which at the time was restricted to a half-hour nightly newscast. The idea was to provide more in-depth coverage and to utilize NBC's correspondents for continuous news reporting.

How did Fox News' approach differ from MSNBC's in terms of viewership and influence?

Fox News differentiated itself by focusing on news analysis and appealing to conservative and traditional Americans, a group that felt largely ignored by mainstream news networks. This approach led to significant financial success and helped Fox News surpass MSNBC and CNN in viewership.

What was the impact of Donald Trump's election on MSNBC's programming?

Donald Trump's election marked a turning point for MSNBC, as the network became increasingly associated with anti-Trump rhetoric. The transcript suggests that MSNBC's content shifted toward more partisan, left-wing opinions, which alienated conservative viewers and contributed to a loss in ratings and revenue.

How does the transcript describe the relationship between MSNBC and NBC News?

The transcript describes MSNBC as initially being an arm of NBC News, with the two networks sharing resources. However, due to MSNBC's shift toward left-wing content and the declining viewership of NBC News, Comcast decided to separate MSNBC from NBC News, marking a significant change in their relationship.

What does the term 'passive retribution' mean in the context of the transcript?

'Passive retribution' refers to the idea that the people who tormented Donald Trump, such as those at MSNBC, are now facing the consequences of their actions by losing their jobs or influence. The term suggests that this retribution is occurring without direct intervention from Trump but as a natural consequence of their behavior.

How does the transcript describe Comcast's response to MSNBC's financial troubles?

Comcast is portrayed as recognizing the financial problems caused by MSNBC's programming and shifting its focus away from the network. The company is said to be uncoupling MSNBC from NBC News and is even considering selling it, possibly to a buyer like George Soros, as part of efforts to limit further losses.

What role does hate play in the critique of MSNBC's programming?

The transcript argues that MSNBC's programming has infused hate into its political commentary, particularly with regard to Trump and conservative viewpoints. This is framed as a deliberate strategy to drive partisan narratives, but it ultimately damages the network’s broader appeal and financial performance.

What is said about the financial performance of NBC News in the transcript?

NBC News is described as experiencing significant financial losses, with a 20% decline in viewership for its nightly newscast over the last five years and a 30% drop in ratings for the 'Today Show.' These declines are attributed to the network’s perceived left-wing bias and the changing media landscape.

What is the significance of the mention of 'George Soros' in the transcript?

The mention of George Soros suggests a hypothetical scenario where he might purchase MSNBC or other networks in the future. It’s used to imply that, given the poor financial state of MSNBC and the other networks under Comcast, they could be sold to new owners, possibly those with different political or financial interests.