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MSNBC's Bold Shake-Up Faces Viewer Backlash and Low Ratings

7/5/2025

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MSNBC's chief Rebecca Kutler has shaken things up by canceling Joy Reid's "The ReidOut" and revamping "Alex Wagner Tonight" in a bid to attract more viewers. However, this bold strategy has sparked outrage among fans and network personalities alike, and after two months, the revamped lineup struggles to gain traction in the ratings.

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MSNBC's chief Rebecca Kutler has shaken things up by canceling Joy Reid's "The ReidOut" and revamping "Alex Wagner Tonight" in a bid to attract more viewers. However, this bold strategy has sparked outrage among fans and network personalities alike, and after two months, the revamped lineup struggles to gain traction in the ratings.