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MSNBC is an American cable news channel started by NBCUniversal (NBC) and Microsoft (MSN), thus the name MSNBC. It was started in 1996. It is produced by NBC's news division, NBC News. It replaced a channel Roger Ailes operated and founded for NBC called America's Talking.

Shows

Most of its shows are shows that talk about news and politics, and are hosted by people such as Joy Reid, Rachel Maddow, Chris Hayes and Lawrence O’Donnell. There have been accusations of liberal bias made about MSNBC. MSNBC's motto is "Lean Forward", suggesting a progressive political stance.


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    The monitors of the MSNBC newsroom are tuned into various global channels.

  • MSNBC.com Turns 10

    MSNBC celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2006.

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    NBCNews.com's newsroom in New York City, 2007

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