MSNBC

MSNBC is a popular cable news network (contrary to what Bill o'riley of fox news may want to believe). Its ratings have seen a steady increase as the years of Bush have passed and as America starts to turn its back on the right wing agenda. It is generally regarded as one of the more moderate in political leanings. Its rivals include the Fox News Channel, CNN, and CBS.

Programs
Countdown hosted by Keith Olbermann is one of the most popular prime time news shows in America. The show competes, with The O'Reilly Factor for the 9:00-10:00 EST time slot. Bill O'Riley has frequently (and rightly so) been on the shows segment- worst persons in the world.

The Rachel Maddow Show hosted by Rachel Maddow is one of the newest MSNBC shows. It replaced Verdict with Dan Abrams. Since it's debut, the show averages over 1 million viewers per night, and within its first month, has beaten Larry King Live in the ratings on several occasions.

Hardball hosted by Chris Matthews is currently the third highest rated show on MSNBC.