MSNBC Evening Line-Up Changes

SOURCE variety.com
MSNBC is expected to make changes to its evening line-up, with Symone Sanders-Townsend, Alicia Menendez, and Michael Steele moving to the 7 p.m. slot. Joy Reid is expected to host her last show. Alex Wagner may become a contributor. Rebecca Kutler, the new president, plans to build an independent news-gathering apparatus and keep MSNBC's progressive leanings.

Key Points

  • Symone Sanders-Townsend, Alicia Menendez, and Michael Steele moving to 7 p.m. slot
  • Alex Wagner expected to become a contributor
  • Rebecca Kutler focusing on building an independent news-gathering apparatus
  • Plans to keep MSNBC's progressive leanings

Pros

  • Refreshing the line-up with new faces
  • Focusing on independent news-gathering
  • Potential increase in viewership with programming shake-ups

Cons

  • Risk of losing existing viewers with changes
  • Uncertainty around the future schedule