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Lawrence O'Donnell Seeks New Opportunities Amid MSNBC Changes

4/5/2025

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Lawrence O'Donnell is on the hunt for fresh opportunities after more than ten years at MSNBC, as the network undergoes major transformations. He hopes to secure a contract akin to Rachel Maddow's, which would let him work just one day a week and host a podcast. However, the changing media landscape and falling ratings make this goal seem increasingly out of reach.

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Lawrence O'Donnell is on the hunt for fresh opportunities after more than ten years at MSNBC, as the network undergoes major transformations. He hopes to secure a contract akin to Rachel Maddow's, which would let him work just one day a week and host a podcast. However, the changing media landscape and falling ratings make this goal seem increasingly out of reach.