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As ratings fell, there were murmurs that her content was alienating viewers, especially with her penchant for playing the "race card." This tactic, which had once characterized her persona, failed to resonate with an audience increasingly looking for nuanced discussions rather than inflammatory rhetoric. The recent reshuffling at MSNBC that replaced her with a more diverse slate of hosts suggests that the network is actively trying to recalibrate its approach to race and identity politics within its programming.