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Jeanne Lewis's avatar

My stomach turned over Ronna's hiring as I did hearing the other republicans on MSNBC/NBC Air when they came along. I would have liked to see you in the Nicole or Joy Reid spot so maybe I am prejudiced but they don't like your kind of journalism - fair, open, responsible, She might become a Nicole Wallace or a Michael Steel or one of the other republicans, but who would trust what she was saying? I couldn't at all she's been too long in the gutter of republican news. I do like your plan but would NBC have thought about it? They didn't take advantage of your strengths when you were there. I agree with Webb below, I would like to see an interview and perhaps get a glimpse into the warped minds of the trumpy people.

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Kristyn Grimes's avatar

Joshua, your show format would have been exactly what I would have watched. Years later, I can still hear you echoing in my head through the radio a few key phrases, "clear and concise journalism" and "thoughtful analysis." These concepts are not respected by those with a false narrative to push and intent to deceive or misrepresent.

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Webb Wiggins's avatar

Thanks for your comments. I basically agree, but I do believe Ronna McDaniel had an adequate opportunity to express herself on the "Meet the Press" program Sunday. Surely, give her another opportunity, but I was extremely disappointed that NBC chose to hire her initially. I feel that hiring her was just a way for NBC to make money and news and maybe look balanced.

For the record, I've been a Joshua fan since you began 1A and I was missing Diane! Joshua, you are, in fact, an excellent interviewer and facilitator. I kinda feel you're hiding behind the radio; you should be front and center. And you make me think, even if I don't always agree with you.

So I guess you should do an interview with Ms MCDaniel............

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sara garrett's avatar

This is excellent, I hope someone takes you up on this idea & produces it. (& you would be great as a moderator)

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Joyce Reardon's avatar

You make great points. She will probably end up on Fox. I loved the old meet the press. Kristen does a great job but she is only one person. You always make me think. Thanks!

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Maggie's avatar

I agree with you.

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