Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search
9 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies

chillfactor

(7,576 posts)
3. personally....
Wed Aug 10, 2016, 09:13 PM
Aug 2016

I think Steve is doing a great job.....you need the background to make solid points....

SaschaHM

(2,897 posts)
4. I think they more or less have to follow the format of the show...
Wed Aug 10, 2016, 09:14 PM
Aug 2016

Joy Ann Reid does the same when she fills in for Rachel.

Gidney N Cloyd

(19,841 posts)
6. O'Donnell had me screaming at him the other night for the same thing. WTF, get on with it!
Wed Aug 10, 2016, 09:21 PM
Aug 2016

Sometimes I feel like Albert Brooks' exasperated judge in the National Anthem contest.
Especially the "Mr Robert Bob" segment toward the end.

Panich52

(5,829 posts)
7. I like background. Much better than focusing on sound bites
Wed Aug 10, 2016, 11:09 PM
Aug 2016

In depth reporting is far too rare these days, as is historical accuracy. Refreshing to get both at once. One reason I like Maddow.

ecstatic

(32,712 posts)
8. It's a good for viewers who multitask
Wed Aug 10, 2016, 11:14 PM
Aug 2016

Like me. I missed tonight's show, but I usually retain the information I hear on Rachel's show. I think the long intro helps to drive the point home somehow.

helpisontheway

(5,008 posts)
9. I will be glad when Rachel gets back...I can only imagine her show after the comments that Trump
Wed Aug 10, 2016, 11:27 PM
Aug 2016

made yesterday.

Latest Discussions»Retired Forums»2016 Postmortem»Did someone take Steve Ko...