MSNBC has faced criticism for struggling to cover recent news events in a balanced manner, with some hosts leaning into conspiracy theories. The network's coverage has been compared to the phenomenon of apophenia, where connections are seen between unrelated things. While not equating MSNBC to QAnon, the article criticizes certain hosts for pushing wild claims that could undermine their credibility and inadvertently help Trump's reelection.
Key Points
MSNBC criticized for struggling to cover news events in a balanced manner
Hosts accused of leaning into conspiracy theories
Comparison made between MSNBC's coverage and the phenomenon of apophenia
Criticism directed at hosts pushing wild claims that could undermine credibility