I hope Ed's new gig at MSNBC will allow him to spend more time with his wife

[ZRT2209]

they have worked so hard on the radio and TV programs for many years, and they had a big scare with thankfully a happy result.

We can't ask them to carry the torch like that forever. There is only so much two people can give for the cause.

[TDale313]

1. I agree.

[NOVA_Dem]

2. Ed was wished away to the cornfield...

They did the same thing to Cenk Uygur. They offered Cenk a demotion to regular commentator once he began questioning the Obama administration.

Ed wasn't as critical as Cenk but regularly talked about Obama potentially cutting "The Big 3" and Obama's execution of US citizens by drones overseas without charges or a trial. My guess is that people in admin didn't like that kind of talk.

He'll probably get replaced by another yes man like Sharpton.

[ZRT2209]

4. I really don't think there's anything that sinister going on

[ZRT2209]

5. Ed's wife just survived cancer, he just had major back surgery

they're not that young any more and they've endured a grueling schedule for years!

[NOVA_Dem]

12. He seemed to be more excited when he got the 8pm slot.

Weekends 5-7 is cable tv purgatory. They should stick a show like The Cycle on the weekend.

[DinahMoeHum]

3. Hey, Ed still has his radio show. . .

. . .so it can't be all that bad.

[TDale313]

6. He'll still be on msnbc, too.

New programs, less prison on weekend evenings. Not a total bad.

[moondust]

7. Ed mentioned that 13-14 hours a day is too much.

I've always felt that both a radio show AND a TV show every weekday was a pretty heavy load. I sure don't blame him for easing up a little.

[secondwind]

8. I agree.... he has given his all.... I like Big Ed.

[Tom Rinaldo]

13. That is pretty damn grueling. Not just the hours, but pressure too

Everything has to be up to the minute, having to pull together a show daily responding to late breaking news. I like Ed a lot. I want to believe that this is his choice.

[Spitfire of ATJ]

9. How will he spend more time at home if he's taking his show on the road?

[SoCalDem]

10. He'll take Wendy with him.. Their kids are grown up n/t

[Spitfire of ATJ]

11. Is the plan to hit hot spots?

I recommend the lower 9th ward for starters.