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2016 Postmortem
In reply to the discussion: Joy Reid is doing what all journalists should do. [View all]spooky3
(34,460 posts)12. Yes. Too often the hosts of panels expect other panel members
to do the correcting, or they don't know the facts themselves, or they aren't quick enough on their feet (or seat) to size up what's happening and confront it. I think she's doing it exactly right.
Bill Maher (non journalist) sometimes is good at this too, but he isn't always prepared with the facts (understandable, since his is more of a comedy/entertainment) show.
The rest of them need to get on board...
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She nailed it today. I heard it on the XM while driving. I almost ran a red light when she
glennward
Jul 2016
#44
I hope so-- but being too good of a reporter can get you fired, because the MSM sucks
Fast Walker 52
Jul 2016
#22
yeah, she's a real bright spot in the otherwise dismal lineup of TV pundits/reporters
Fast Walker 52
Jul 2016
#21
Joy seems like an awesome person, but she's part of the broader M$NBC problem with broadcasting
Attorney in Texas
Jul 2016
#26
This is what is so upsetting about the talk shows I have almost stopped watching. The worst seems
EV_Ares
Jul 2016
#28
She is so good that I fear MSNBC will find a way to cancel her show. This is the way
mfcorey1
Jul 2016
#29
I love Joy & agree, journalists should get in Trumpsters' faces when they misinform
wordpix
Jul 2016
#39
Here is a link to today's show. Go to about 43 minutes in to see the segment I referred to.
spooky3
Jul 2016
#46
Joy was wonderful! Whenever that lady said something that was absolutely not true,
Upthevibe
Aug 2016
#50