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MS NOW is overhauling its weekend schedule to emphasize taped programming and podcasts, ending Alex Witt’s nearly 30-year tenure. Antonia Hylton will anchor the 1–4 p.m. weekend slot as the network expands Crooked Media partnerships, while keeping about 20 hours of live programming per weekend and pursuing more outside collaborations to grow its direct-to-consumer strategy.
Tom Hanks teased MSNBC's MS NOW live on air at the Obama Presidential Center opening, quipping “What can I do for the 800 people watching MS NOW?” and telling the reporter to “add a zero” to the ratings; MS NOW’s numbers were cited as roughly 691,000 daytime viewers and 1.1 million primetime in Q1 2026. The ceremony drew former presidents and stars, and Hanks has previously donated coffee machines to the White House press corps.
Joy Reid reflects on her abrupt departure from MSNBC, viewing it as a blessing that freed her from corporate media restrictions influenced by political and corporate interests, and discusses the challenges faced by journalists under such pressures, including issues of diversity and coverage of sensitive topics like Gaza.
MSNBC fired political analyst Matthew Dowd after his comments linking Charlie Kirk's rhetoric to the Utah shooting, despite the network's claim that his remarks were misconstrued; Dowd alleges the network dismissed his concerns and criticizes perceived double standards in media reactions.
Joe Scarborough of MSNBC criticizes right-wing figures for calling for civil war after Charlie Kirk's death, highlighting their silence on previous attacks on Democrats and emphasizing the need for unity and responsible discourse.
Matthew Dowd was fired from MSNBC after comments he made about the environment following a shooting involving Charlie Kirk were perceived as divisive and were misconstrued, leading to social media backlash and his subsequent apology. Dowd claims his words were taken out of context and that he was unfairly targeted by right-wing media and network reactions.
MSNBC fired analyst Matthew Dowd after he suggested that Charlie Kirk's rhetoric may have contributed to Kirk's murder, leading to widespread criticism and an apology from Dowd. The incident occurred shortly after Kirk was shot at a university event, and the network condemned Dowd's comments as inappropriate.
MSNBC host Jonathan Capehart criticized the backlash against Cracker Barrel's new logo, which replaced the traditional imagery with a text-only design, dismissing the outrage as manufactured and linked to political and cultural tensions, including MAGA supporters and social media critics.
Donald Trump criticized MSNBC and its upcoming rebrand after the network mocked his swollen ankles, which are attributed to chronic venous insufficiency, and accused the network of fake news and poor ratings. The article also highlights Trump's health concerns and media coverage of his physical appearance.
MSNBC rebranded to MS NOW, unveiling a new logo and name, which was met with mockery and confusion online, though some network stars supported the change. The rebrand is part of a corporate spinoff from NBCUniversal, aiming to redefine the network's identity without altering its core content. Critics pointed out design flaws and perceived similarities to other networks, but MSNBC's president assured the core identity remains unchanged.
MSNBC is rebranding to MS NOW as part of its separation from NBC, including removing NBC branding and establishing a more independent identity to better serve its liberal audience and build its own news organization.
MSNBC is rebranding to MS NOW as part of NBCUniversal's strategy to distinguish its spun-out cable networks, including CNBC and Golf Channel, from the parent company, with plans to complete the spinout through Versant by year's end.
Versant plans to rebrand MSNBC as My Source News Opinion World (MS Now) and remove the peacock logo as part of its separation from Comcast's NBCUniversal, with all changes to be implemented before the end of the year, alongside a new marketing campaign and logo updates for other Versant brands.
MSNBC is rebranding to MS NOW as part of its split from NBC News and the corporate spin-off of Comcast's cable channels into Versant, aiming to clarify its independent identity and reduce brand confusion, while maintaining its core journalistic mission.
MSNBC will be rebranded as MS NOW and will spin off from Comcast, establishing an independent news organization under the new company Versant, with a focus on building its own identity separate from NBC News and the Peacock logo.