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Hotler

(12,334 posts)
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 12:22 PM Nov 12

Oh my! MSNBC Viewership Drops by Half in Days After Trump Victory

MSNBC’s rating domination was short-lived: After beating CNN on its election night coverage for the first time in network history, the news network owned by NBCUniversal is now bleeding viewers in the wake of Donald Trump’s victory.

On election night, MSNBC scored 6 million viewers compared to CNN’s 5.1 million. But in the days after the election, the network’s total day ratings fell to 808,000 with a 90,000 in the coveted 25-to-54 year old demo, according to Nielsen.

https://www.thewrap.com/msnbc-cnn-fox-news-ratings-after-trump-election/

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Oh my! MSNBC Viewership Drops by Half in Days After Trump Victory (Original Post) Hotler Nov 12 OP
Have not watched once since 11/5. Kid Berwyn Nov 12 #1
I am not a fan of train wrecks. gordianot Nov 12 #14
Maybe10 minutes in total since then malaise Nov 12 #25
Ditto that!!!! - Not even Nichole Wallace. n/t Quakerfriend Nov 12 #27
Yep, I'm done with all news. Funtatlaguy Nov 12 #32
Yup... better to read some poetry or go see some art Prairie Gates Nov 12 #43
I am your twin LSparkle Nov 12 #81
How can you love a country Funtatlaguy Nov 12 #127
Perfectly sums it up for me too... Moostache Nov 12 #92
And they damn well better cover Trump because he is up to some bad shit! kerry-is-my-prez Nov 12 #181
I haven't gone back yet, either. calimary Nov 12 #128
I haven't watched any news since. BlueTsunami2018 Nov 12 #2
Same here I_UndergroundPanther Nov 12 #154
Too hard to watch wryter2000 Nov 12 #3
Same. n/t Coventina Nov 12 #7
Agree. I have not watched or listened to anything ok_cpu Nov 12 #50
We left MSM during the Covid trump 1 shit show and have never gone back. DU has been my goto source until recently...... usaf-vet Nov 12 #117
Well that sounds interesting... Ground News, huh? liberalla Nov 12 #121
I got use to watching PBS because of the commercials before the elections. multigraincracker Nov 12 #4
PBS NewsHour is all I can stand at this point. Qutzupalotl Nov 12 #62
Before 2000 it was my only news LSparkle Nov 12 #86
You encapsulated my favor of PBS Newshour misanthrope Nov 12 #103
No more PBS. No more NPR. nbsmom Nov 12 #63
Yikes. multigraincracker Nov 12 #149
How do you get free cable? soandso Nov 12 #166
Not really free. Samsung standard. multigraincracker Nov 12 #167
That includes my WiFi. multigraincracker Nov 12 #168
Legacy media failed us. Yavin4 Nov 12 #5
Absolutely. Seems they've lost what media is supposed to do...tell the truth to keep people informed. brush Nov 12 #13
Criminals I_UndergroundPanther Nov 12 #156
Yes, that's why they want to ditch the Dept. of Education. brush Nov 12 #159
And I'm one of them. I still watch Nicole Wallace and Lawrence, Joy Reid somethimes... brush Nov 12 #6
Same here, Joe talked about " what the Democrats dont get..." Ascwell as most of tge other shows txwhitedove Nov 12 #55
Joe Scar. is full of it. He was the one who gave trump all that free air time in 2016 that... brush Nov 12 #84
And you forgot Mika reading Maureen Dowd's piece choie Nov 12 #176
God! I missed that. Too woke, like her or DeSantis of any of them can even define it. brush Nov 12 #178
A lot of liberals are tuned out right now. bearsfootball516 Nov 12 #8
I won't be part of that large proportion WhiteTara Nov 12 #16
"I'm sure a large portion will come back..." Prairie Gates Nov 12 #44
The timing is awful. Comcast is in discussions to dump MSNBC. jimfields33 Nov 12 #116
That will be my cue to dump Comcast cable. tonekat Nov 12 #123
I want to cut the cord as well. jimfields33 Nov 12 #137
Good. Who cares Prairie Gates Nov 12 #142
I don't even know if a large portion will come back. W_HAMILTON Nov 12 #119
As it turned out, "Watch this space" was an advertisement, and a somewhat self-serving one at that Prairie Gates Nov 12 #143
Not Moi nt SoCalDavidS Nov 12 #144
Stopped watching UCRalum83 Nov 12 #9
I'll go back eventually, just not now. Xavier Breath Nov 12 #10
Done with them Johnny2X2X Nov 12 #11
It's too depressing to watch the autopsy. Ocelot II Nov 12 #12
well said. mdbl Nov 12 #28
It's kind of like if the cops wanted you to come to the morgue Ocelot II Nov 12 #74
I had enough of Morning Joe and Mica screaming at me and quit. It's NPR for me now and maybe Raven Nov 12 #15
Instead of watching Morning Joe, I watch Perry Mason solve another case. Old shows, music and books, no TV news. dem4decades Nov 12 #135
Amen! Raven Nov 12 #140
Yep! Jrsygrl96 Nov 12 #17
Where I'm At SoCalDavidS Nov 12 #18
I turned it off Americanme Nov 12 #19
Binge watching the shows on Netflix Mountain Mule Nov 12 #52
Have not watched since the election RANDYWILDMAN Nov 12 #20
I stopped watching after the 2016 election . Conjuay Nov 12 #126
Well... Macrophylla Nov 12 #21
To be expected. Experienced trauma usually makes people want to look away after a while (sooner, depending on hlthe2b Nov 12 #22
I've Only Watched QVC. alcuno Nov 12 #23
*raises hand* Stuckinthebush Nov 12 #24
Completely unsurprising. Paladin Nov 12 #26
Last Night Deep State Witch Nov 12 #29
Same. moondust Nov 12 #65
After that election, people need an escape from reality. Emile Nov 12 #30
I've watch little tv news since the 5th. themaguffin Nov 12 #31
I can't beat it. I'm on a total news blackout. lindysalsagal Nov 12 #33
Not since 11/4 morillon Nov 12 #34
Please help me or suggest sites where I too can learn how to use jrthin Nov 12 #124
He triggers me too I_UndergroundPanther Nov 12 #161
I will definitely post to DU when I find a plugin that works morillon Nov 12 #162
Thank you. jrthin Nov 12 #164
The news is a joke Ghost of Tom Joad Nov 12 #35
Until MSNBC shows come up with "resistance solutions" for the kind of government we have, MSNBC won't ancianita Nov 12 #36
they have plenty of academicians such as Eddie Glaude, Jr. a prof a Princeton. He was on this a.m. and nearly in tears. CTyankee Nov 12 #49
what show was he on? Morning Joe? Native Nov 12 #68
Yes. He's a regular. I like him. CTyankee Nov 12 #71
Thanks. I just started watching that show about 6 months ago Native Nov 12 #73
I love Eddie Glaude. He is a friend of a friend of mine. But his tears are no solution. ancianita Nov 12 #91
Yes, like Professor Glaude electric_blue68 Nov 12 #174
I like it when claudette Nov 12 #79
They might lose more than that. defacto7 Nov 12 #125
How so? ancianita Nov 12 #133
Turned it all off AverageOldGuy Nov 12 #37
Exactly -- they'll be fine -- but I don't have to watch them LSparkle Nov 12 #89
I don't watch the news anymore Dem4life1234 Nov 12 #38
Same here claudette Nov 12 #80
The news was not honest in covering Trump pfitz59 Nov 12 #39
Our household has contributed to that. Stinky The Clown Nov 12 #40
I will probably never watch MSNBC again Prairie Gates Nov 12 #41
Same onecaliberal Nov 12 #53
My doctor son refers to it as "Agita". maxsolomon Nov 12 #42
I'm afraid they misunderstood their election night strength FBaggins Nov 12 #45
I refuse to watch them. MiKenMi33 Nov 12 #46
I'm out. SalviaBlue Nov 12 #47
The rumor mill is Comcast is going to sell it off Elmotime Nov 12 #48
I saw a few articles about that too Native Nov 12 #61
Watched it every morning for years. sky_masterson Nov 12 #51
Turns out sanewashing is not the same as journalism. dchill Nov 12 #54
Interesting. I can't watch or listen to any trump Klarkashton Nov 12 #56
If some platform/outlet could promise ... LSparkle Nov 12 #96
They're great to watch when they're firing at Republicans GaYellowDawg Nov 12 #57
Took MSNBC off my Deminpenn Nov 12 #58
Economic Consequences IroningBored Nov 12 #59
I like the way you think. Welcome to DU, IB. ancianita Nov 12 #95
In our area Meowmee Nov 12 #169
Of course! sandyd921 Nov 12 #60
I wish Rachel Maddow would come back to 5 nights a week. milestogo Nov 12 #64
I saw David Packman saying his viewership had declined for the first time ever prodigitalson Nov 12 #66
I haven't watched any news since 4:00 a.m. last Wednesday. I can't stomach it. Pacifist Patriot Nov 12 #67
Wait...You Stayed Up 'Til 4am to Watch That Trainwreck?? You Poor Thing....! The_Counsel Nov 12 #136
Oh no! I drifted off around 9:30 p.m. Woke up at 4:00 a.m. Checked the news... Pacifist Patriot Nov 12 #150
I turned it off at ten minutes to eleven on election night LisaM Nov 12 #69
Get used to it. kacekwl Nov 12 #70
They need to tweak their format.... it gets old hearing about the same issues hour after hour after hour groundloop Nov 12 #72
Me too. ProudMNDemocrat Nov 12 #75
Can't watch them either. LakeArenal Nov 12 #111
Because they claudette Nov 12 #76
Hate to say it but I couldn't stand all the Rs on CNN LSparkle Nov 12 #102
I NEVER watch CNN claudette Nov 12 #115
CNN os certainly not better. Their new owner is jrthin Nov 12 #163
Good! I have not watched any news Tuesday. helpisontheway Nov 12 #77
Too much victim blaming for me mchill Nov 12 #78
I think their corporate greed interfered with what the country and viewers needed. Hope22 Nov 12 #82
We're still watching Rachel and Chris Hayes, but we're not liking it... nt LAS14 Nov 12 #83
Because it's all bullshit and we're tired of it. NT onlyadream Nov 12 #85
They lost me when Rachel slowed down relayerbob Nov 12 #87
It dropped not because most of us don't like the folks there, it's just too painful to watch. Jit423 Nov 12 #88
Well said and true. I agree. I'm not hating on fact based MSNBC, just being patient until they change their ancianita Nov 12 #104
I'm not shunning MSNBC by not watching. pacalo Nov 12 #132
I watch Acosta XanaDUer2 Nov 12 #90
Tired of the "blame game" DooverBeliever Nov 12 #93
How could management have ever guessed that their viewers did not like MS-NBC trying to be FOX-LITE? LiberalArkie Nov 12 #94
I can bdamomma Nov 12 #97
Oh Randi my Queen, I have returned LSparkle Nov 12 #106
I'm going bdamomma Nov 12 #109
Thank you!!! LSparkle Nov 12 #131
I am surprised they only lost half. 33taw Nov 12 #98
My husband is one of them. I have never been a huge watcher of MSNBC everyday but he was, especially Morning Joe beaglelover Nov 12 #99
To maintain my sanity I tuned out. BarbD Nov 12 #100
We don't need news. We just need a billionaire to offer a $1M lottery maxrandb Nov 12 #101
Mostly watching Lawrence, Nicole, FemDemERA Nov 12 #105
I'm Done DET Nov 12 #107
Partially Unplugged djacq Nov 12 #108
Haven't watched in years....they are not a whole lot better than the others. It's very liberating PortTack Nov 12 #110
I took a break from MSNBC because I can't take Imalittleteapot Nov 12 #112
I have only watched parts of Nicole and all of Rachel and Lawrence LetMyPeopleVote Nov 12 #113
I haven't tuned in to them (or any other news) WestMichRad Nov 12 #114
MSM helped him win because they wanted get great profits jrthin Nov 12 #118
MSNBC oberle Nov 12 #120
I 'cut the cord' (cable TV) the past weekend. sprinkleeninow Nov 12 #122
No national news shows are on ... Jkanad Nov 12 #129
Except when I've been bored in some hotel room, defacto7 Nov 12 #130
I'm probably out of news for good LakeArenal Nov 12 #134
Done! Nikossitti Nov 12 #138
If they could give me the news without showing his face OnionPatch Nov 12 #139
They will be fine. usedtobedemgurl Nov 12 #141
Why even bother to watch now? What for.... I need to avoid for health reasons IrishBubbaLiberal Nov 12 #145
That is our only source of left-leaning news. They need our support. kerry-is-my-prez Nov 12 #146
Guess they'll have to lay off a few "pundits" nobody cares to hear blabbering anymore. GoodRaisin Nov 12 #147
Haven't watched since the 5th kimbutgar Nov 12 #148
Watching the news is painful. kskiska Nov 12 #151
I switched them off. lapfog_1 Nov 12 #152
Check out free speech tv I_UndergroundPanther Nov 12 #153
Haven't Rebl2 Nov 12 #155
They will be fine. The same thing happened when he won the first time. I am not watching and I probably won't watch tulipsandroses Nov 12 #157
I may come back after Andrea Bitchell , Is gone ! stonecutter357 Nov 12 #158
Nicolle Wallace is a great favorite of mine & I hope nothing happens to her. However, I am exhausted... Hekate Nov 12 #160
I only watch Nicole . I did also watch Rachel last Monday Greybnk48 Nov 12 #180
What's the point of watching anymore? Still all trump all the time. 24/7 IcyPeas Nov 12 #165
I'm shocked, just shocked, ... Hippasus Nov 12 #170
No news here since last Wednesday DemonGoddess Nov 12 #171
I had already stopped for a long time- Meowmee Nov 12 #172
I have Keith Olbermann podcast, Corgigal Nov 12 #173
I will not watch any corporate Piece of shit media trying to tell me what went wrong Nimble_Idea Nov 12 #175
I can't stomach any MSM. It's like they're gleefully reporting on all of trump's horrific plans ecstatic Nov 12 #177
My viewership dropped about 95% nt doc03 Nov 12 #179
I have turned off all mainstream media since 11/5. MSNBC was part of the spin machine too. Clouds Passing Nov 13 #182
Well I'm not in the coveted age range Progressive dog Nov 13 #183

gordianot

(15,530 posts)
14. I am not a fan of train wrecks.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 12:35 PM
Nov 12

The carnage is here will not watch the new January 6 or Ibautation. Wen MAGA pain starts I will come back.

Funtatlaguy

(11,800 posts)
32. Yep, I'm done with all news.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 12:59 PM
Nov 12

And I used to have MSNBC or CNN on all day.
The news no longer matters to me.
America chose to become Gilead. I don’t need to watch that happening.
I’m done with all Trumpers and anything Trump.
Will just live out my life as best as I can with no more interest in politics or America.

Good luck to all of you who want to continue fighting.
But this was my last go around. I’m too old, depressed and disenchanted.
America chose treachery and treason. We reap what we sow.
I no longer love America or Americans. I loathe it and them.


Prairie Gates

(3,432 posts)
43. Yup... better to read some poetry or go see some art
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:20 PM
Nov 12

MSNBC and all cable news has revealed itself as pure hobby. If I'm going to have a hobby, it should be an enjoyable one wherein I appreciate and learn a craft.

LSparkle

(11,784 posts)
81. I am your twin
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:58 PM
Nov 12

I’m doing exactly as you are. I am out of fight. I will love my memories of this country pre MAGA but I do not feel like loving or fighting for it anymore.

Funtatlaguy

(11,800 posts)
127. How can you love a country
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 03:27 PM
Nov 12

That would reelect a rapist, felonious, coup inciting, dictator wanna be, moronic, cruel, disabled person mocking human being.
It’s not forgivable.
Those that voted for him are worse than he is.
And I hate them for doing this to a country I once loved.

Moostache

(10,180 posts)
92. Perfectly sums it up for me too...
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 02:17 PM
Nov 12

The trainwreck navel gazing and smugness of their hosts and line-up is galling. I do not want anything to do with ANY COVERAGE of Trump and MSNBC is the worst of all at it literally EVERYTHING they cover is Trump, Trump-adjacent or what to do about Trump...

I may return to watch coverage of Trump's inevitable and eventual funeral, but they are dead to me and their brand of bullshit is worthless.

calimary

(84,502 posts)
128. I haven't gone back yet, either.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 03:27 PM
Nov 12

We discovered the “To Catch a Smuggler” series on National Geographic TV and we’ve been enjoying that. Compelling stuff and it helps you forget about your own troubles, cuz YOUR troubles are NOTHING like people in these shows, who get busted for being carriers for cocaine smuggling, are facing!

SHEESH!!! What a mess!

BlueTsunami2018

(4,047 posts)
2. I haven't watched any news since.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 12:27 PM
Nov 12

I didn’t even watch that night. I saw where it was heading right away.

ok_cpu

(2,158 posts)
50. Agree. I have not watched or listened to anything
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:30 PM
Nov 12

since election day. And I pretty much have XM Progress on all work day normally.

usaf-vet

(6,982 posts)
117. We left MSM during the Covid trump 1 shit show and have never gone back. DU has been my goto source until recently......
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 03:05 PM
Nov 12

..... now there is a new player in the house. Ground News. Give it a try. It clearly shows where the bias is in each story.

multigraincracker

(34,208 posts)
4. I got use to watching PBS because of the commercials before the elections.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 12:31 PM
Nov 12

I have two local ones and each have a bunch of show on their sites. Kind of got in the habit. I have free cable, so I don't get MSNBC.

Qutzupalotl

(15,159 posts)
62. PBS NewsHour is all I can stand at this point.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:40 PM
Nov 12

It is pretty good. Sober and factual. No shouting, talking over, or breathless hyperbole. Some stories are not even about the U.S. election at all, imagine that.

misanthrope

(8,285 posts)
103. You encapsulated my favor of PBS Newshour
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 02:30 PM
Nov 12

It reminds me of news presentation from a few decades back, delivered by adults, for adults. No constant crawl at the bottom of the screen, no "BREAKING NEWS" banner always flashing.

multigraincracker

(34,208 posts)
167. Not really free. Samsung standard.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 05:58 PM
Nov 12

Now it cost me about $60/ month. No MSNBC or other premium type channels like History and such.
I bought a $45 outside antenna that gets a bunch of channels. Saved about $1,000/year from premium cable.
I switched my 2 phone to Spectrump, bundled with my cable. For now I’m getting all 3 for $63/month. Was paying about $220/month before. Came out way ahead,for now. Hope it last for more than a year.
Anyway it’s more than free compared to what I was paying.

Yavin4

(36,520 posts)
5. Legacy media failed us.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 12:31 PM
Nov 12

They failed spectacularly. Not only did they fail us, but they've failed themselves as well. The only surviving media outlets will be right wing media, and they do not need MSNBC.

brush

(57,945 posts)
13. Absolutely. Seems they've lost what media is supposed to do...tell the truth to keep people informed.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 12:35 PM
Nov 12

I_UndergroundPanther

(12,952 posts)
156. Criminals
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 05:03 PM
Nov 12

Don’t want anyone informed of the crimes they do. Remember trump the heratige foundation are all criminals

brush

(57,945 posts)
6. And I'm one of them. I still watch Nicole Wallace and Lawrence, Joy Reid somethimes...
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 12:32 PM
Nov 12

Last edited Tue Nov 12, 2024, 10:30 PM - Edit history (1)

But no More "Morning Joe" for me as he tried yesterday to lay the blame on the VP's loss on Black men who voted blue at the same rate as in 2020 when we know it was white, working class voters as always who voted red, and the surprising red shift by Latino men.

I'm done with them and my blood pressure is better off.

txwhitedove

(4,015 posts)
55. Same here, Joe talked about " what the Democrats dont get..." Ascwell as most of tge other shows
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:34 PM
Nov 12

starting to lean more right. Crap.



brush

(57,945 posts)
84. Joe Scar. is full of it. He was the one who gave trump all that free air time in 2016 that...
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 02:01 PM
Nov 12

Last edited Tue Nov 12, 2024, 10:32 PM - Edit history (1)

helped the orange, fascist turd get elected the first time, now he say's he's no longer a rethug but is a consevative. Yeah, a conservative but is now gloating like a rethug about what Dems don't get.

F him. Mika pitches in with more cogent comments, when he doesn't interrupt her.

choie

(4,640 posts)
176. And you forgot Mika reading Maureen Dowd's piece
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 10:24 PM
Nov 12

that accused the dems of being too woke.

brush

(57,945 posts)
178. God! I missed that. Too woke, like her or DeSantis of any of them can even define it.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 10:34 PM
Nov 12

bearsfootball516

(6,513 posts)
8. A lot of liberals are tuned out right now.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 12:33 PM
Nov 12

I'm sure a large portion will come back to the viewership in a couple months, but right now, there's just no desire to watch constant Trump coverage while the election loss is still so fresh.

WhiteTara

(30,193 posts)
16. I won't be part of that large proportion
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 12:36 PM
Nov 12

I would go insane. Make my circle smaller is going to save my sanity. I have work to do in my garden and home. I'll either get it lovely for me or to sell instantly and flee.

Prairie Gates

(3,432 posts)
44. "I'm sure a large portion will come back..."
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:22 PM
Nov 12

Don't be so sure. This is likely a asteroid-dinosaur level event for the industry. People have had enough.

jimfields33

(19,219 posts)
116. The timing is awful. Comcast is in discussions to dump MSNBC.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 03:03 PM
Nov 12

If that happens it shuts down and ironically it’s due to poor ratings.

tonekat

(2,037 posts)
123. That will be my cue to dump Comcast cable.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 03:22 PM
Nov 12

Most of the channels are crap, I don't watch sports, and there are many thinly-disguised religious shows.

jimfields33

(19,219 posts)
137. I want to cut the cord as well.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 03:58 PM
Nov 12

The problem is it’s getting expensive when you cut the cord. So I don’t know what to do.

W_HAMILTON

(8,535 posts)
119. I don't even know if a large portion will come back.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 03:10 PM
Nov 12

Not that I can speak for everyone, but I know I won't be. I don't have it in me to do another four years of what we did from 2017 - 2021. I plan to completely tune out mainstream media for good and will be taking at least a short-term break from niche media on YouTube etc. What is the point? Where did that get us last time around? With the same corrupt fucker back in office this time around. So, fuck it. I'll spend my time doing other things rather than following day-by-day the inevitable chaos that will occur -- again.

Prairie Gates

(3,432 posts)
143. As it turned out, "Watch this space" was an advertisement, and a somewhat self-serving one at that
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 04:20 PM
Nov 12

And nothing more.

UCRalum83

(2 posts)
9. Stopped watching
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 12:33 PM
Nov 12

I can no longer watch any news programs except a little local news for some weather and local interest items. Also stopped watching late night shows (Colbert) and not sure if I"ll ever go back. I used to watch MSNBC religiously but it has not been on since Tuesday night.

Xavier Breath

(5,132 posts)
10. I'll go back eventually, just not now.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 12:34 PM
Nov 12

Maybe sometime in '25, when we start getting closer to the mid-terms, maybe?

mdbl

(5,494 posts)
28. well said.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 12:52 PM
Nov 12

I might go back after all the post-mordem conversations. Something told me not to watch even on election night. I'm glad I didn't.

Ocelot II

(121,236 posts)
74. It's kind of like if the cops wanted you to come to the morgue
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:52 PM
Nov 12

to identify your friend's body, politically and metaphorically speaking.

Raven

(14,124 posts)
15. I had enough of Morning Joe and Mica screaming at me and quit. It's NPR for me now and maybe
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 12:36 PM
Nov 12

Rachel and Lawrence if I'm up that late.

dem4decades

(11,950 posts)
135. Instead of watching Morning Joe, I watch Perry Mason solve another case. Old shows, music and books, no TV news.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 03:41 PM
Nov 12

If I never see another news show it will be too soon for me.

Jrsygrl96

(191 posts)
17. Yep!
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 12:37 PM
Nov 12

Proudly one of them! Why watch? They were part of the problem and I was duped. I’m tuning out everything except DU and some podcasts!

 

SoCalDavidS

(10,599 posts)
18. Where I'm At
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 12:37 PM
Nov 12

Haven't watched any news or late night talk shows, and definitely won't be watching any news or news channels in the future.

Americanme

(67 posts)
19. I turned it off
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 12:38 PM
Nov 12

For the few days after the election, it seemed every time I turned on MSNBC, they were discussing who Agent Orange would have in his cabinet and white house staff. I already know he would not pick anyone qualified or deserving, just the biggest ass kissers. I do not need to waste my time watching that on tv. I watched Netflix instead.

Mountain Mule

(1,037 posts)
52. Binge watching the shows on Netflix
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:32 PM
Nov 12

is how I've managed to get through this past week. I sometimes watch Lawrence, but with that one exception, no news from anywhere, MSNBC included.

Conjuay

(2,156 posts)
126. I stopped watching after the 2016 election .
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 03:26 PM
Nov 12

I'm going to spend my time writing. My new life goal is to write books that end up on 'banned' lists.
(I know I'm not that talented, but if I could hit a raw nerve...)

Macrophylla

(135 posts)
21. Well...
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 12:43 PM
Nov 12

My wife and I both stopped watching after the election. I was curious how many others have done the same. I deleted tick tock...curious about that also. I would also like to see the analytic data on blocking and ignoring certain content creators.
.

hlthe2b

(106,574 posts)
22. To be expected. Experienced trauma usually makes people want to look away after a while (sooner, depending on
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 12:45 PM
Nov 12

the magnitude and degree of control one feels over the situation).

I have not wanted to listen to much of anything in terms of post-election post-mortems. Too painful. Some tangentially related podcasts, yes, but nothing directed to the election and what is to come. I am only now reading more--mainly about views outside the US and listening to some podcasts that are trying to lay out what can be done.

MSNBC and CNN will lose viewership, but I think some may find there way back. Many, though are going to find they can't afford the cable or streaming costs. Very soon. I'm cutting my only way of seeing much of it (YouTube TV) after college football season. I just can't justify the cost after that and college football, even if my team loses, is my diversion.

Stuckinthebush

(11,047 posts)
24. *raises hand*
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 12:47 PM
Nov 12

Me. I stopped watching the morning after the election. I spend my mornings with meditation and exercise now.

Paladin

(28,901 posts)
26. Completely unsurprising.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 12:47 PM
Nov 12

It'll be a while before I get back to regular watching of political shows.

morillon

(1,238 posts)
34. Not since 11/4
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:00 PM
Nov 12

I was planning to watch on Election Night, but my family were too jumpy, so we did other things. I just occasionally read updates on AP on my phone.

I haven't watched ANY news since then. I've been reading the news, and I'm working on a Chrome plugin that uses AI to identify Trump-associated pictures and replaces them with something else. I'm finetuning a news aggregator, too. There are stories I want to see and I need to know about, but the steady stream of low level Trumpy bullshit that doesn't require my attention will be filtered out.

I'm a little sad for the lost revenue to shows like Lawrence or Rachel. If I tune in to anything it'll be them. But other than that, no. I also unsubbed a month or so ago from WaPo and NYT. I still have The Atlantic.

jrthin

(4,965 posts)
124. Please help me or suggest sites where I too can learn how to use
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 03:24 PM
Nov 12

" Chrome plugin that uses AI to identify Trump-associated pictures and replaces them with something else." I am triggered by his image and voice. I am on YouTube a lot and his pics keep popping up. Thanks.

I_UndergroundPanther

(12,952 posts)
161. He triggers me too
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 05:12 PM
Nov 12

I dispise his voice. He is ugly outside and inside just disgusting like every entitled narcissistic abuser I have known is.

morillon

(1,238 posts)
162. I will definitely post to DU when I find a plugin that works
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 05:27 PM
Nov 12

Whether it's mine or someone else's, I don't know yet. I'm concerned about releasing it under any of my known accounts because of the crazies. I'll figure something out, or hopefully someone else with the same idea is way ahead.

Ghost of Tom Joad

(1,406 posts)
35. The news is a joke
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:06 PM
Nov 12

I can’t even watch local news anymore and hopefully I won’t have to for the next few years

ancianita

(38,786 posts)
36. Until MSNBC shows come up with "resistance solutions" for the kind of government we have, MSNBC won't
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:07 PM
Nov 12

be anything but an echo chamber for the Democratic base that lost an historic election.

MSNBC can and will report on the trainwreck, but if MSNBC fails to come up with experts' and congressional solutions for fixing this trainwreck government, MSNBC will continue to lose viewership.

CTyankee

(65,186 posts)
49. they have plenty of academicians such as Eddie Glaude, Jr. a prof a Princeton. He was on this a.m. and nearly in tears.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:28 PM
Nov 12

Native

(6,666 posts)
73. Thanks. I just started watching that show about 6 months ago
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:49 PM
Nov 12

I appreciated that Mika wore all black the morning after election night. I was hoping more people on MSNBC would have done that but it looked like she was the only one.

AverageOldGuy

(2,142 posts)
37. Turned it all off
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:10 PM
Nov 12

Still watch PBS News Hour 3-4 days a week, mostly watch for 30 min or so for factual reporting, not interested in talking heads.

The talking heads all are multimillionaires who are out of touch with real people.

LSparkle

(11,784 posts)
89. Exactly -- they'll be fine -- but I don't have to watch them
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 02:12 PM
Nov 12

I’m so sick of just being a “captive” audience for them (MSM) while they MISINFORM us. Fuck them — I’m taking my eyeballs back!

pfitz59

(10,946 posts)
39. The news was not honest in covering Trump
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:14 PM
Nov 12

I expect the main media outlets will continue to kowtow.

Stinky The Clown

(68,473 posts)
40. Our household has contributed to that.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:16 PM
Nov 12

Sparkly plays more piano than she was. She’s also watching old movies on TCM. That’s been very healthy.

I’m mostly watched porn - That is food, porn and boat porn. Having fantasies of doing the great loop (even though I am way too old for it).

Food porn kept all of us going during the pandemic lockdown and will help now. It’s good that the weather has turned cooler and it’s soup season.

And lastly, and probably best of all, our new granddaughter when she comes to visit.

maxsolomon

(35,235 posts)
42. My doctor son refers to it as "Agita".
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:17 PM
Nov 12

Last edited Wed Nov 13, 2024, 12:39 PM - Edit history (1)

I don't need to keep viewing things that make me agitated when I'm powerless to do anything about it.

I don't need more doom and gloom. I'm already dreading the next 4 years. And beyond.

FBaggins

(27,767 posts)
45. I'm afraid they misunderstood their election night strength
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:25 PM
Nov 12

If Florida had been close and Georgia had gone early for Harris - I would have spent half of my night on Fox watching them melt down.

In 2016 I think it was TYT that got the schadenfreude bump with Cenk and his "brace for impact". This year is was MSNBC. But once they transition away from that... they lost that audience.

MiKenMi33

(138 posts)
46. I refuse to watch them.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:25 PM
Nov 12

For now my priority is me and family’s well being and I’m still trying to process this. I’m curious as to whether or not they bow down to dump after January. If they don’t, I’ll tune back in. Right now I’m looking for hope, not doom and gloom.

Elmotime

(17 posts)
48. The rumor mill is Comcast is going to sell it off
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:28 PM
Nov 12

Several sources out there reporting that, even weeks ago there was CNBC reporting suggesting that was being looked at. No telling how real those sources are. Lots of garbage floats around as news

Klarkashton

(2,245 posts)
56. Interesting. I can't watch or listen to any trump
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:34 PM
Nov 12

Related bullshit news anymore. DU is all I can take now.

LSparkle

(11,784 posts)
96. If some platform/outlet could promise ...
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 02:19 PM
Nov 12

NO visuals of XC (my shorthand for Antichrist) and minimal coverage of the criminal clown car, maybe they could lure back some viewers. Call it a refuge for proud sufferers of TDS (x derangement s).

GaYellowDawg

(4,891 posts)
57. They're great to watch when they're firing at Republicans
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:35 PM
Nov 12

But any time that voters do dumb things, they turn into a circular firing squad and then we hear about which Republican group's ass we have to kiss and how the same Democratic candidates they thought were awesome a few days prior are now completely incompetent.

Deminpenn

(16,342 posts)
58. Took MSNBC off my
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:37 PM
Nov 12

Comcast "recently watched" dashboard. Haven't watched them since early election eve. O'Donnell and Chris Hayes would be the only shows I'd watch if I return.


IroningBored

(9 posts)
59. Economic Consequences
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:37 PM
Nov 12

The Resistance starts NOW!
More resistance ideas!
Elections have consequences…economic consequences. We went out for brunch at one of our favorite restaurants this morning. I walked up to the manager’s desk and said, “I want a booth for two…and I don’t want a server who voted for Trump.” She stared at me for a few seconds, smiled, and said, “Okay!” We had a delicious brunch with a cheerful server.
We can do this! We are customers and can decide where we spend our money. There are some categories of services that many communities have several options for us as customers. These include:
Restaurants: Tell the hostess or manager that you want a server who did not vote for Trump. If that person says something to the effect “We don’t talk politics, so I don’t know.” Wait until you are seated and ask the server if they voted for Trump. If the answer is “Yes” or there is hemming and hawing around, go back to the manager and say, I want a server who did not vote for Trump or I am leaving.”
Hair Stylists/Barbers: Ask the direct question of the manager or hair stylist. If the salon cannot provide you with a stylist who did not vote for Trump, tell the manager that you are taking your business elsewhere.
Dental hygienist: When you call to make an appointment, say you want a hygienist who did not vote for Trump. If you get any hassle, say that you are taking your business elsewhere.
Dentists: In my shopping community, there are six dental practices within walking distance of each other. I am under contract with my current dentist for an expensive Invisalign process, so I am stuck with that. However, I will ask the Invisalign Tech if she voted for Trump and when I need my teeth cleaned, I will ask for a nonTrumpster hygienist. If they don’t have one, I will go to one of the other practices to get my teeth cleaned. I have been thinking about trying one of the other practices, so a cleaning is a good introduction to a new dentist.
When you opt to not do business somewhere, always explain to the manager why you are taking your business elsewhere.


Meowmee

(5,930 posts)
169. In our area
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 07:19 PM
Nov 12

It would be very difficult to find someone who didn't and many can just lie to get your business, so how will you ever really know? It's easier to tell maybe with small businesses that you hire for various jobs etc. by research or sometimes they will say something.But even that, they are pretty much non existent here.

milestogo

(18,081 posts)
64. I wish Rachel Maddow would come back to 5 nights a week.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:41 PM
Nov 12

She helped me get through his first term.

prodigitalson

(2,917 posts)
66. I saw David Packman saying his viewership had declined for the first time ever
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:42 PM
Nov 12

He followed that with a video of a Trump that he essentially said viewers needed to make themselves watch as distasteful as it may be.

I unsubscribed and blocked.

Sorry. Not gonna raise my BP for your veiw count.

The_Counsel

(1,744 posts)
136. Wait...You Stayed Up 'Til 4am to Watch That Trainwreck?? You Poor Thing....!
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 03:43 PM
Nov 12

I got as far as--I think--9:30pm, saw that Kamala was still sitting at ~30 electoral votes and started to get that sinking "2016" vibe. When I saw NC go red (a-fuckin'-GAIN) and OH Senate called for Moreno I couldn't stand it anymore and turned it off. I haven't watched a moment since....

Pacifist Patriot

(24,912 posts)
150. Oh no! I drifted off around 9:30 p.m. Woke up at 4:00 a.m. Checked the news...
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 04:50 PM
Nov 12

promptly vomited, and haven't tuned in since. Honestly, haven't been reading much DU either.

LisaM

(28,690 posts)
69. I turned it off at ten minutes to eleven on election night
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:44 PM
Nov 12

and haven't turned it in since (same with CNN). I feel that they wrongly forced out Biden, harped on things about Harris like "she never does interviews" when she was trying to get her campaign started, unfairly described Trump's debate performance against Biden as "winning" when all Trump did was lie, didn't challenge him on the fact that he wouldn't do a second debate with Harris, and never once pressed him on his execrable record in office when he was President. They jumped on Biden and Harris about inflation but never once challenged Trump on how inflation was a result of the post-pandemic economy that he helped create.

They normalize Trump and never once brought up his record. Not once!

I could stand them in the run up to the election, but I think there is culpability with the media and his election, so I am just reading news now. I don't ever want to see Trump's face again.

Their willful blind eye to their own role is a huge turn off, too.

kacekwl

(7,591 posts)
70. Get used to it.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:45 PM
Nov 12

The United States will soon be the nation of trump. Still amazed that a low life reality show clown is now running the country. Haven't watched MSNBC in years because concast doesn't include it with basic cable.

groundloop

(12,341 posts)
72. They need to tweak their format.... it gets old hearing about the same issues hour after hour after hour
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:46 PM
Nov 12

Instead of covering a handful of issues from seventeen different angles, in my most humble opinion they'd get more viewers if they threw in a good portion of plain old regular news.

AND I haven't watched since last Tuesday, I'm just not in any mood at the moment. I'll come around eventually, I just need a period of mourning.

ProudMNDemocrat

(19,130 posts)
75. Me too.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:52 PM
Nov 12

I have subscriptions to Meidas Touch, Luke Beasley, Tennessee Brando, and a young man named Jack. You Tube has been my go to of late.

claudette

(4,615 posts)
76. Because they
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:53 PM
Nov 12

can’t stop talking about Dump or what they think Dems did wrong. I’m SICK of him. I don’t believe CNN is any better though.

LSparkle

(11,784 posts)
102. Hate to say it but I couldn't stand all the Rs on CNN
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 02:30 PM
Nov 12

Yes I wanted my safe bubble during this cycle and with asses like David Urban and Scott Jennings on regularly spewing their anger and lies, I couldn’t take it. Jennings was so convinced Dems tried to kill x before the RNC that he intimidated Karen Finney off the set at one point.

jrthin

(4,965 posts)
163. CNN os certainly not better. Their new owner is
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 05:32 PM
Nov 12

tsf supporter and lack. I understand he was cheering after tsf "win".

mchill

(1,094 posts)
78. Too much victim blaming for me
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:56 PM
Nov 12

I will watch Lawrence and Nicolle if I can find an interest.

Hope22

(3,042 posts)
82. I think their corporate greed interfered with what the country and viewers needed.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 01:58 PM
Nov 12

Lawrence O’Donnell is the only one of the bunch I can stomach now. I’m not sure I’ve watched an entire show since Monday.

relayerbob

(7,055 posts)
87. They lost me when Rachel slowed down
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 02:07 PM
Nov 12

It was already pretty limited, but after that, nah. too much sensationalism, not enough fact.

Jit423

(388 posts)
88. It dropped not because most of us don't like the folks there, it's just too painful to watch.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 02:12 PM
Nov 12

I will always trust them above CNN and all the others. They searched the fact, gave them and the truth to their audience. They haven't failed us Rachel, Nicole, Ali, Lawrence, Joy, Rev, Chris...I can't think of them all, they never failed to give it to us straight. I do not think we should bail on them just because the MAGAs want us to. Nothing would give Trump more pleasure. It is sickening to hear so many of us turning our backs on people who had our backs. I guess fear is a great motivator after all.

As for me, I will continue to watch MSNBC when I can stand watching any new on cable or TV. I just don't see how this Trump administration won't blow us all up. The appointments he is promising are the worst in our history. Mike Huckabee will be a pancake for Bibi. This was the most horrible appointment of all after the Border czar announcement.

I hope those who voted against Harris/Walz don't have family working for the Federal government because in all likelihood they won't have a job after January 20.

ancianita

(38,786 posts)
104. Well said and true. I agree. I'm not hating on fact based MSNBC, just being patient until they change their
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 02:32 PM
Nov 12

core news priorities to be more like ProPublica's. Measuring the loss/harm/damage impact is important.

https://www.propublica.org/topics/trump-administration

pacalo

(24,738 posts)
132. I'm not shunning MSNBC by not watching.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 03:35 PM
Nov 12

I'm still in disbelief that this election was won legitimately & I can't stomach hearing about lizard face right now.

Like you, I trust MSNBC above any other network, including CNN. I would hate to lose MSNBC due to loss of viewership so I've been tuning in Lawrence O'Donnell each night. He makes it worth the watch because he doesn't walk on eggshells.

DooverBeliever

(18 posts)
93. Tired of the "blame game"
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 02:18 PM
Nov 12

I don't watch because of their constant need to find blame.
I don't watch because I don't want to hear anything from 'orange' nor who 'orange' decides to put in office.
I don't watch because I need an forkin break-- to get my nervous system settled and maintain some sort of mental health!

LiberalArkie

(16,594 posts)
94. How could management have ever guessed that their viewers did not like MS-NBC trying to be FOX-LITE?
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 02:18 PM
Nov 12

bdamomma

(66,629 posts)
97. I can
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 02:22 PM
Nov 12

relate to everyone feelings, I have been doing the same thing.

I'm just playing devil's advocate. Loss of viewership is playing into FOX viewers hands. Unless MSNBC gets the message that having us return has its conditions. Shouldn't we bombard the cable network with why we stopped watching????

Well, if it's to be, we need to scope out other news sites or podcasts. I will stay with Joy and Lawrence and Rev Al Sharpton. And I will keep on listening Dr. Mary Trump, Randi Rhodes, Robert Reich, and Glenn Kirschner.

Addendum: 58% jump in FOX ratings
51% loss of MSNBC viewers. What is wrong with this picture??

LSparkle

(11,784 posts)
106. Oh Randi my Queen, I have returned
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 02:39 PM
Nov 12

Haven’t listened for ages but the Prodigal Daughter is back watching/listening as often as I can. She made me LOL yesterday for the first time in a week! LOVE HER!

bdamomma

(66,629 posts)
109. I'm going
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 02:46 PM
Nov 12

to start giving small donations to Free Speech TV, Progressive Radio, Dr. Mary Trump, all Progressive sites and Randi. need to be supported. We need them.

I post Randi on Liberal You Tubers.

beaglelover

(4,100 posts)
99. My husband is one of them. I have never been a huge watcher of MSNBC everyday but he was, especially Morning Joe
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 02:24 PM
Nov 12

and the afternoon shows, like Nicolle Wallace. After this election he is done with them all. He asked me to delete the series subscription of Morning Joe on the DVR and he's no longer watching in the afternoon or evenings. He's done with being lied to by all the talking heads they have on there. I don't blame him. He's going to do more proactive things with his time now like gardening and tinkering around the house.

BarbD

(1,226 posts)
100. To maintain my sanity I tuned out.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 02:25 PM
Nov 12

Needed time to process the reality of the rampant fear, ignorance, hate, bigotry that is hard wired into the electorate.

Currently on a diet of chocolate and romance novels (they have happy endings.). However, just because I don't like it, reality moves on. My curiosity encourages me to slowly re-enter. I'm starting with Lawrence, Velshi, Rachel -- and not their whole shows -- just parts of it. I owe it to my grandchildren -- Have one granddaughter in Texas who wants to start a family, one in Alabama, one gay in California (thank god), two trans -- one in Connecticut and one in England. The remaining five are in blue states. They look to me for guidance. I am so grateful for DU.

maxrandb

(15,947 posts)
101. We don't need news. We just need a billionaire to offer a $1M lottery
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 02:25 PM
Nov 12

for registering and signing a petition to support Reproductive Health Care.

FemDemERA

(412 posts)
105. Mostly watching Lawrence, Nicole,
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 02:33 PM
Nov 12

And Rachelle. Others I am watching occasionally, such as Joy and Jen, but find I need to Mute and just leave on in background while I amuse myself watching something else on my Kindle, glancing up occasionally to see what guests are on. Timothy Snyder and a few others always get my attention.

Even though I can’t stomach watching much at the moment, I do think it’s important We keep MSNBC. They aren’t perfect, but they are better than most others and if We lose them we will be asking ourselves why we didn’t do more to keep them.

DET

(1,718 posts)
107. I'm Done
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 02:42 PM
Nov 12

This feels like the aftermath of the Mueller Report as interpreted by Bill Barr. The press immediately bought the lie and mocked anyone who didn’t. The election, of course, is on a far bigger scale. I just can’t watch the self-flagellation of the Democrats and the deification of Trump. Maybe one day, but certainly not now.

djacq

(1,673 posts)
108. Partially Unplugged
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 02:44 PM
Nov 12

A good portion of MSNBC is part of the corporate media that normalized Trump.

Still watch The Reidout, Velshi, and The Weekend.

PortTack

(34,772 posts)
110. Haven't watched in years....they are not a whole lot better than the others. It's very liberating
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 02:52 PM
Nov 12

Imalittleteapot

(3,390 posts)
112. I took a break from MSNBC because I can't take
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 02:54 PM
Nov 12

all of the election analysis and opinion. I needed to greive. Instead, I have been listening to SiriusXM 127, particularly John Fugelsang who has helped me to heal.

WestMichRad

(1,855 posts)
114. I haven't tuned in to them (or any other news)
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 02:59 PM
Nov 12

… in over two weeks. Had a bad feeling of how the election might go, and my worst fears were realized. Now, I have no interest in listening to the post mortems, hearing about the appointments of losers and lowlifes, or how the incoming administration is inevitably f*king things up. It’s certain to be ugly and triggering to my feeble mental stability.

Enjoying music, art&craft videos, sci fi podcasts, volunteer work. Yup, burying my head in the sand.

jrthin

(4,965 posts)
118. MSM helped him win because they wanted get great profits
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 03:05 PM
Nov 12

from him being in office, like the last time. This time, I hope we all tune them out and not watch them or read their newspapers.

oberle

(62 posts)
120. MSNBC
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 03:15 PM
Nov 12

I've gone back to watching out of morbid curiosity. I want to watch the orange shitstain inevitably fail in a big way.
Come to Washington DC on Jan. 18 for the big march. Hopefully it won't be too cold.

sprinkleeninow

(20,560 posts)
122. I 'cut the cord' (cable TV) the past weekend.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 03:22 PM
Nov 12
Saving $138+ a month.
Got an internal antenna for basic over the air stations. Have public TV on mostly.
Not sorry.

.

Jkanad

(9 posts)
129. No national news shows are on ...
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 03:29 PM
Nov 12

…. in our household and since we know discussions will be about “all things trump” for 4 years and probably beyond, it’s goodbye. Sorry Nicole, Ari, Joy, Rachel and Lawrence!

defacto7

(13,628 posts)
130. Except when I've been bored in some hotel room,
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 03:30 PM
Nov 12

I haven't watched Cable or TV since the 1990's

It looks like I haven't missed much except the disappointment.

LakeArenal

(29,845 posts)
134. I'm probably out of news for good
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 03:41 PM
Nov 12

Anything they opine is probably not as bad as what will be.
I’m old, but this election has made me FEEL old.
The US….so far from what I thought it might be in 1970 when I got to voting age.
I believed the whole schtick.
Even in gawd we trust.
All that is gone. Strangled out of me from Reagan on.

Nikossitti

(314 posts)
138. Done!
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 03:58 PM
Nov 12

Done with the blah, blah, blah, and incessant “who did what wrong.” For us it’s old movies, Cleveland Cavs (12-0) and our iPads in our laps. Blood pressure in check, avoiding hearing or seeing the asshole soon to be dictator.

OnionPatch

(6,236 posts)
139. If they could give me the news without showing his face
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 04:02 PM
Nov 12

or broadcasting his voice, I would watch. There are probably a lot of us that can't even look at his him anymore.

usedtobedemgurl

(1,437 posts)
141. They will be fine.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 04:13 PM
Nov 12

When Viktor Orban came into office, he sued the media until they did not have money left. Then Viktor's buddies bought the groups for pennies on the dollar. Voila, no more free press. I am sure someone will buy them up and they will wonder what happened. They did not think far enough ahead. At least they had their horse race! Hope that keeps them warm at night.

145. Why even bother to watch now? What for.... I need to avoid for health reasons
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 04:26 PM
Nov 12

I did indeed watch Rachel Maddow,,, but even got tired of her
about 3 months ago,,, mainly she was only on Mondays by then anyway

Joy Reid was/is my favorite on MSNBC,
AND Lawrence O’Donnell was and is program not to be missed.


BUT maybe will drift back and watch home again…maybe next Spring or Summer,,,

Unless I’m living in San Miguel de Allende by then

kerry-is-my-prez

(9,355 posts)
146. That is our only source of left-leaning news. They need our support.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 04:29 PM
Nov 12

They have been great lately with he way they are reporting what is going on right now.

GoodRaisin

(9,608 posts)
147. Guess they'll have to lay off a few "pundits" nobody cares to hear blabbering anymore.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 04:35 PM
Nov 12

I’ll watch TV again when we get a real Democratic network. In the meantime I no longer give a damn about anything they have to say.

And I look forward to life without goddam Progressive and Liberty Mutual commercials.

kimbutgar

(23,475 posts)
148. Haven't watched since the 5th
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 04:35 PM
Nov 12

Playing card and word games on my iPad. watching movies and reading more. But I still watch a little FSTV Stephanie, Thom and Randi.

Deleted my Facebook pictures in my profile and the only audience are my selected friends.

lapfog_1

(30,225 posts)
152. I switched them off.
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 04:56 PM
Nov 12

I no longer tolerate any of the daytime hosts... and I can do without Kornacki and Lawrence and even Rachael. I like Nicole. I sure in the hell don't need a parade of hosts telling me that Kamala didn't listen to Black Men enough or Latino Men enough.

I think I know what the issue was with both of those groups.

I_UndergroundPanther

(12,952 posts)
153. Check out free speech tv
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 04:57 PM
Nov 12

An independent network that is donation run it has actual leftist content. Go there it’s way better than crap like msnbc. It’s on firestick an app worth having.

tulipsandroses

(6,233 posts)
157. They will be fine. The same thing happened when he won the first time. I am not watching and I probably won't watch
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 05:04 PM
Nov 12

for awhile. I cancelled by Sling account. I only used it for MSNBC.
I didn't watch news for a while either during the early trump years. People will eventually go back. Inevitably, when the shit show starts, people will go back.

This is what Fox feared -viewership went down so they went in hard on the big lie to keep viewers. If they had just weathered the storm for a few weeks or a few months, the viewership #s would have returned, but the greed could not let that happen. I doubt we would be here today if they had not gone in on the big lie.

Hekate

(95,061 posts)
160. Nicolle Wallace is a great favorite of mine & I hope nothing happens to her. However, I am exhausted...
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 05:11 PM
Nov 12

The only news I’m looking for just now s about the wildfire in my county.

IcyPeas

(22,682 posts)
165. What's the point of watching anymore? Still all trump all the time. 24/7
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 05:35 PM
Nov 12

For the next 4 years.

Can't take it anymore.

 

Hippasus

(54 posts)
170. I'm shocked, just shocked, ...
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 07:24 PM
Nov 12

Last edited Tue Nov 12, 2024, 08:27 PM - Edit history (1)

… that lots of us turned our tvs off after seeing the results.

DemonGoddess

(5,125 posts)
171. No news here since last Wednesday
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 07:25 PM
Nov 12

Can't do it.

So, I am currently streaming all of Star Trek:TNG, as well as watching Full Metal Alchemist, any Godzilla I can find, and the like. I am not watching any of them sanewashing and/or excusing the stupidity we all saw at the ballot box. Not from us, or people who are like us, that think. But the ones who voted for shitstain.

Meowmee

(5,930 posts)
172. I had already stopped for a long time-
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 07:26 PM
Nov 12

watching any of them, any channels etc. for the most part. If I do I often have the sound off. I can't watch these people without yelling at the tv after what they have done. They are responsible for this in large part and they are doing it all over again. Pretending a criminally insane psycho is normal... I refuse to be abused by them and him and his band of loonies anymore and will avoid it as much as possible.

All with a smile on their face while the country as we knew it, and any shred of integrity have vanished for the most part. Some are ok such as NW and some others.

I am amazed they think anyone wants to watch this shit show a second time, but I guess some people still do. I have to protect myself.

I watch some local news, news online and mostly old tv shows. We don't have netflix so it's limited what I can see. I binge watch free old tv shows on amazon too sometimes.

Corgigal

(9,298 posts)
173. I have Keith Olbermann podcast,
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 07:43 PM
Nov 12

Maybe I’m mistaken, but he has never lied to me. If he makes a mistake he apologizes. He’s doesn’t even appear to be doing it for the money, he’s good. Also it’s seems all the talking heads either don’t like him, or more likely fear him.
I’m gonna stay with him.
I even stopped my money going to MeidasTouch, love the brothers but i need to stock pile all my resources right now.

Nimble_Idea

(2,463 posts)
175. I will not watch any corporate Piece of shit media trying to tell me what went wrong
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 10:21 PM
Nov 12

I know already. corporate shit media.

ecstatic

(34,481 posts)
177. I can't stomach any MSM. It's like they're gleefully reporting on all of trump's horrific plans
Tue Nov 12, 2024, 10:32 PM
Nov 12

and his idiotic pending appointments. What are we supposed to do with that and where the fuck was this energy during the run up to the election?

MSNBC has some quality journalists and anchors that did a great job of reporting what was at stake. Unfortunately, I'm done with all of them for the time being.

You don't get to profit off of my pain again. You will not get hours upon hours of doom watching from me again. If that's what CNN, the NYT and others were expecting when they sane washed trump through Election Day, then sorry guys, you miscalculated. I'm done.

The only politically themed stuff I can stomach right now are the instant karma / FAFO videos but that's about it.

Clouds Passing

(2,556 posts)
182. I have turned off all mainstream media since 11/5. MSNBC was part of the spin machine too.
Wed Nov 13, 2024, 10:09 AM
Nov 13

Pretending they are liberal while moving people farther and farther to the batshit crazy right.

Progressive dog

(7,269 posts)
183. Well I'm not in the coveted age range
Wed Nov 13, 2024, 11:09 AM
Nov 13

but I have watched much less news since TSF won, which means I watch much less MSNBC.

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