MSNBC
MSNBC is a cable news network whose primetime lineup is explicitly progressive opinion. It shares some reporting infrastructure with NBC News, whose standards are stricter than MSNBC's commentary blocks.
Visit msnbc.comPolitical lean
Left
Factual reliability
Mixed factual reporting
Founded
1996
Headquarters
New York, NY
Type
Cable news network
Ownership
NBCUniversal (Comcast)
Strengths
- ·Strong political analysis from a progressive perspective.
- ·Access to NBC News reporting depth.
Things to keep in mind
- ·Most flagship programming is opinion, not straight news.
- ·Coverage of Republican figures is consistently critical.
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