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MSNBC journalist quits rather than accept demotion
SF Gate ^ | January 8, 2023 | By DAVID BAUDER, AP Media Writer

Posted on 01/09/2024 7:01:59 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer

NEW YORK (AP) — Prominent Muslim journalist Mehdi Hasan has decided to quit MSNBC rather than accept a demotion that saw him lose a regular Sunday night program on the network.

Hasan announced at the end of Sunday show that “I've decided to look for a new challenge. This is not just my final episode of ‘The Mehdi Hasan Show,’ it's my last day at MSNBC.”

That decision, with no public explanation, launched a fruitless petition campaign in protest by the Progressive Change Campaign Committee. U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar called it “deeply troubling that MSNBC is canceling his show amid a rampant rise of anti-Muslim bigotry and suppression of Muslim voices.”

An MSNBC spokeswoman said Monday the network had no comment on Hasan's exit.

Hasan told viewers that he's proud of what head been achieved on his show.

“As I say: new year, new plans,” he said. Hasan, who previously worked at Al Jazeera English and the Intercept, offered no details and declined further comment on Monday.

To replace Hasan, MSNBC is increasing the weekend hours of Ayman Mohyeldin, another Muslim journalist.

(Excerpt) Read more at sfgate.com ...


TOPICS: Business/Economy; Culture/Society; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: comcast; hamas; journalism; press
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1 posted on 01/09/2024 7:01:59 AM PST by Oldeconomybuyer
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Muslims fit right in at MSNBC

Lies are an article of the faith.


2 posted on 01/09/2024 7:07:07 AM PST by Pontiac (The welfare state must fail because it is contrary to human nature and diminishes the human spirit.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Rats leaving the sinking ship....................


3 posted on 01/09/2024 7:07:28 AM PST by Red Badger (Homeless veterans camp in the streets while l aliens are put up in hotels.....................)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

“Prominent Muslim journalist Mehdi Hasan ...”

Isn’t starting an article like that a no-no in the MSM?


4 posted on 01/09/2024 7:08:29 AM PST by x
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

“deeply troubling that MSNBC is canceling his show amid a rampant rise of anti-Muslim bigotry and suppression of Muslim voices.”

They never stop. Al Jazeera is hiring.


5 posted on 01/09/2024 7:09:34 AM PST by dljordan
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

I miss Chet Huntley and David Brinkley..


6 posted on 01/09/2024 7:14:14 AM PST by AFret. (.)
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To: dljordan

“a rampant rise of anti-Muslim bigotry and suppression of Muslim voices.”

Yes as evidenced by the fact he is being replaced by another muzzie.


7 posted on 01/09/2024 7:15:47 AM PST by gibsonguy
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To: dljordan

Iran has plenty of media openings...lol.


8 posted on 01/09/2024 7:16:28 AM PST by cgbg ("Our democracy" = Their Kleptocracy)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

What suppression of Muslim voices? All I’ve been seeing for years is the suppression of Christian voices, and in the last three months a growing suppression of Jewish voices. Where is this alleged suppression of Muslim voices? Give me ONE example.


9 posted on 01/09/2024 7:17:16 AM PST by Flatus I. Maximus (I don't use preferred pronouns, just as I don't talk to a schizophrenic's imaginary friends.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

time for jihad tv...


10 posted on 01/09/2024 7:18:09 AM PST by teeman8r (Armageddon won't be pretty, but it's not like it's the end of the world or something )
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

“Lose his regular Sunday night program”...

If your regular program is on Sunday Night... you pretty much can’t be demoted much more..


11 posted on 01/09/2024 7:18:11 AM PST by HamiltonJay
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12 posted on 01/09/2024 7:19:38 AM PST by COBOL2Java ("Life without liberty is like a body without spirit." - Kahlil Gibran)
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U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar called it “deeply troubling that MSNBC is canceling his show amid a rampant rise of anti-Muslim bigotry and suppression of Muslim voices.”

Of course

13 posted on 01/09/2024 7:21:21 AM PST by 1Old Pro
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

MSNBC and journalist can’t be used in the same statement it’s a oxymoron.


14 posted on 01/09/2024 7:23:51 AM PST by Vaduz
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
MSNBC journalist

"MSNBC" and "journalist" don't ever belong next to each other in a sentence. MSNBC employs no journalists. It only has paid left-wing propagandists.
15 posted on 01/09/2024 7:36:22 AM PST by AnotherUnixGeek
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Good riddance to bad rubbish.


16 posted on 01/09/2024 7:39:00 AM PST by sauropod (The obedient always think of themselves as virtuous rather than cowardly.)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

The program producer was probably hovering very close to the 7-second button.


17 posted on 01/09/2024 7:43:04 AM PST by moovova ("The NEXT election is the most important election of our lifetimes!“ LOL...)
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This is not just my final episode of ‘The Mehdi Hasan Show,’ it's my last day at MSNBC.


"Whatever, man. Just get your stuff and let's go."

18 posted on 01/09/2024 7:49:56 AM PST by silent_jonny (Mene, mene, tekel, upharsin, Joe. The feet are at the door (Acts 5:9) 9-18-21)
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To: Oldeconomybuyer

Excellent news. He’s a lying piece of chit.


19 posted on 01/09/2024 7:55:33 AM PST by FLT-bird
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To: Oldeconomybuyer
Hasan announced at the end of Sunday show that “I've decided to look for a new challenge.

I suggest you hop a plane to Gaza and try your hand at being a warrior against the IDF. That should a challenge for you.

Good lick with your 72 virgins.

20 posted on 01/09/2024 7:57:40 AM PST by Robert DeLong
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