Book analyses MSNBC
"Medium Blue: The Politics of MSNBC
By Michael Arria
"Barack Obama wasnt the only beneficiary of the calamitous Bush years. Something of an industry punchline since its formation in 1996, MSNBC suddenly gained a comprehensible voice during the era, while pinning its hopes upon the inspiring senator from Illinois. Obamas victory spelled success for the network, which saw a sizable ratings increase and began positioning itself as a viable alternative to the right-wing propaganda of Fox News. However, a close inspection of the stations programming and an analysis of their celebrity hosts generate troubling questions about the state of the American media. MSNBC has shilled for Obamas wars, defended the administrations illegal spying programs and failed to hold our broken political system accountable. Medium Blue serves as a primer to help navigate the ultimate futility of our distinguished liberal media."
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