Ronna McDaniel

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The NBC Drama: Ronna McDaniel, Politics, and Punditry

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Discover the uproar surrounding Ronna McDaniel's brief stint at NBC and why it caused a stir in the political commentary world!

The recent turmoil at NBC involving the swift hiring and subsequent reversal of former Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel as a political commentator has sparked controversy and raised questions about the intertwining worlds of politics and media. While some argue that NBC erred in hiring McDaniel in the first place, others point to the staff revolt that led to her dismissal as a sign of deeper issues in the industry. Reince Priebus, another ex-RNC chair turned ABC contributor, weighed in on the incident, highlighting the complexities of navigating political figures in the punditry sphere. The clash between journalistic integrity and political affiliations was brought to the forefront, revealing the challenges networks face in striking a balance. NBC's quick turnaround in retracting their offer to McDaniel showcased the power dynamics at play in the media landscape. Moreover, the episode highlighted the importance of thorough vetting and alignment of values when bridging the gap between politics and punditry. The legacy press's behavior towards McDaniel reaffirmed the existence of cliques and exclusivity within the journalism community, akin to a high school cafeteria dynamic. The controversy surrounding McDaniel's hiring and subsequent dismissal served as a reminder of the nuances involved in maintaining credibility and trust in the media sphere.

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The common lesson from the MSNBC uproar and Trump's Bible ... (The Washington Post)

The ruckus at NBC over Ronna McDaniel's very brief career as a political commentator might seem unrelated to Donald Trump's venture into selling ...

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Ronna McDaniel mess shows problem of politics-to-pundit conveyor ... (The Guardian)

The former RNC chair was pushed out after a staff revolt – but why did NBC hire her in the first place?

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Former RNC chair Reince Priebus dissects Ronna McDaniel's NBC ... (Politico)

On Sunday, former Republican National Committee chair Reince Priebus — now an ABC contributor — addressed the controversy over Ronna McDaniel's rapid hiring ...

Yes, NBC erred on Ronna McDaniel - Dominion Post (The Dominion Post)

NBC made the right decision in reversing course on hiring former Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel to be a regular contributor.

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NBC's Ronna McDaniel Uproar Was Never about Journalistic Integrity (National Review)

The legacy press is essentially a high-school cafeteria with strict clique enforcement. NBC journalists just didn't want Ronna McDaniel at their table.

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Zoren: The shouting down of Ronna McDaniel's hiring a black eye ... (The Delaware County Daily Times)

So was the hypocrisy and the shamelessness. Ronna McDaniel, former chairman of the Republican National Committee, had not begun her first day at work or stepped ...

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Reince Priebus on McDaniel: NBC should have 'brought her in ... (The Hill)

Former Republican National Committee (RNC) Chair Reince Priebus said Sunday that NBC News's management should have done a better job properly vetting former ...

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Ronna McDaniel, TV News and the Trump Problem (The New York Times)

The former Republican National Committee chairwoman was hired by NBC and then let go after an outcry.

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If You Can Keep It: NBC, Ronna McDaniel, and preserving ... (the1a.org)

We examine the role of television networks that the media plays in preserving our democracy.

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Ronna McDaniel and her hire at NBC News: Letters (OCRegister)

Re “NBC News cuts ties with Ronna McDaniel after network firestorm” (March 27): Whew! That was a close call. Whatever possessed the NBC news executives to ...

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Ronna McDaniel and her hire at NBC News: Letters (Long Beach Press Telegram)

Re “NBC News cuts ties with Ronna McDaniel after network firestorm” (March 27): Whew! That was a close call. Whatever possessed the NBC news executives to ...

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What To Take Away From NBC's Hire And Fire Of Ronna McDaniel (Forbes)

NBC reversed itself on the hiring of Ronna McDaniel after the network's top anchors mounted a revolt on air. We need a pro-democracy standard.

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Ronna McDaniel is fired from NBC news: Letters to the Editor ... (New York Post)

Since NBC News hired and fired GOP ex-chairwoman Ronna McDaniel, the NBC Peacock must be ruffling its feathers in protest to this ridiculous situation (“Ronna ...

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Ronna McDaniel and her hire at NBC News: Letters (LA Daily News)

Re “NBC News cuts ties with Ronna McDaniel after network firestorm” (March 27): Whew! That was a close call. Whatever possessed the NBC news executives to ...

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Ronna McDaniel's Flameout and the Death of Gatekeeping, by Daily ... (Creators Syndicate)

This week, Ronna McDaniel flamed out. Maybe it was less of a conflagration doused by tidal waves and more of the fizzling death of a cheap firework, ...

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