David Shuster (Reportedly) Joining Al Jazeera America

[hlthe2b]

NEW YORK -– David Shuster, a veteran of MSNBC and Fox News, is joining Al Jazeera America as an anchor, according a source familiar with the deal.
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Shuster is the latest high-profile journalist to land at Al Jazeera America, which is expected to launch Aug. 20. The Qatar-owned Al Jazeera Media Network is pouring resources into a United States -based cable news network that will replace Current TV. So far, Al Jazeera America has reportedly hired 689 staffers –- about 200 of which are coming from Current -- while still searching for a top news executive.

Al Jazeera America has announced plans for a prime-time show, “America Tonight,” and a daily business show hosted by former CNN anchor Ali Velshi. Soledad O'Brien, another former CNN star, recently struck a deal with Al Jazeera America to produce documentaries and will serve as a special correspondent.

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http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2013/07/21/david-shuster-al-jazeera-america_n_3632585.html

[dkf]

1. Sounds interesting!

[Raine]

2. I wish I got that network, sounds like interesting programming. nt

[JCMach1]

3. AJE has always had a left bent

I hope Al Jazeera America keeps with that editorial slant...

[Marie Marie]

4. Glad to hear it. Always liked David.

[hlthe2b]

5. Shuster used to have a large following at DU... perhaps no longer, but I'm kicking noneheless