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Turning the spotlight to the left, MSNBC has faced its share of drama with the cancellation of Joy Reid’s show due to dismal ratings. Reid's emotional response to her departure was laden with despair, asserting, “My show had value.” However, many viewers feel that her content heavily leaned on race-baiting, which ultimately alienated audiences.
Rachel Maddow, also of MSNBC, reacted passionately to Reid's cancellation, attributing it to broader issues of racism and suggesting that the loss of non-white hosts in prime time reflects inherent biases within the network. This perspective, however, fails to account for the wider discontent among viewers who are tired of the incessant focus on race in political commentary.