Undercurrents Krystal Ball: The self-destruction of MSNBC
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Nov 26, 2024 
In this engaging discussion, Krystal Ball, a former MSNBC host and co-host of Breaking Points, delves into the network's credibility crisis following controversial shifts in its narrative. She investigates the viewer exodus from Morning Joe after its hosts' visit to Trump. Ball also critiques the influence of Comcast on editorial choices, questioning whether old media can recapture audience trust amid rising left-populist movements. The conversation raises vital questions about authenticity and the evolving landscape of political journalism.
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Krystal Ball's MSNBC Tenure
- Krystal Ball discusses her time at MSNBC, starting as a contributor after her congressional run in 2010.
- She later became a host on "The Cycle" until 2015.
Clinton Criticism Censorship
- Krystal Ball recounts an incident where she criticized Hillary Clinton's potential presidential run on MSNBC.
- She was subsequently told any further comments about Clinton needed network approval.
MSNBC's Role in Democratic Politics
- MSNBC's support for establishment Democrats intensified in 2016, actively working against Bernie Sanders.
- They used identity politics to smear Sanders and his supporters, boosting Clinton and later Biden.