Ronna’s Out. But the Folks Who Hired Her Remain at NBC News. Ronna’s Out. But the Folks Who Hired Her Remain at NBC News.
How did they think this hire was smart? The network’s accounting for this mess is unfinished.
Mar 27, 2024 / Joan Walsh
RFK Jr. Is Gold-Digging With His VP Pick RFK Jr. Is Gold-Digging With His VP Pick
Nicole Shanahan has little to recommend her as a presidential running mate besides her enormous wealth.
Mar 26, 2024 / Joan Walsh
Can NBC Be Shamed Into Reversing Its Ronna McDaniel Hire? Can NBC Be Shamed Into Reversing Its Ronna McDaniel Hire?
A weekend of scorching criticism, even from network talent and executives, led to some limits on the Trump hack’s network role. But why is she there at all?
Mar 25, 2024 / Joan Walsh
The GOP’s Fumbling Hypocrisy on IVF The GOP’s Fumbling Hypocrisy on IVF
Don’t believe Lindsey Graham when he says Republicans are fine with IVF. They are decidedly not, but only a few will admit it.
Mar 22, 2024 / Joan Walsh
It Was a Terrible Weekend for 2 Female GOP “Stars” It Was a Terrible Weekend for 2 Female GOP “Stars”
The Katie Britt–Nancy Mace mess showed just how hard it is to be a woman of integrity in today’s GOP.
Mar 11, 2024 / Joan Walsh
At the State of the Union, Joe Biden Brings It and Bests Another GOP Speaker At the State of the Union, Joe Biden Brings It and Bests Another GOP Speaker
In a high-energy address, Biden championed his record and defended himself against claims that he’s too old for the job. It was just the speech he needed to give.
Mar 8, 2024 / Joan Walsh
Nikki Haley Never Stood a Chance Nikki Haley Never Stood a Chance
She—and some of the other Republican challengers—were good candidates on paper. But given the state of today’s GOP, there was nowhere to go for them but down.
Mar 6, 2024 / Joan Walsh
Nikki Haley Just Won’t Quit Nikki Haley Just Won’t Quit
Despite losing her home state’s primary in a huge way, she’s soldiering on. So what does that mean for November?
Feb 25, 2024 / Joan Walsh
Finding and Losing Flaco, the Owl That Got Free Finding and Losing Flaco, the Owl That Got Free
There may never be another Flaco, but there will be other birds in the city to love. May we take better care of them.
Feb 24, 2024 / Joan Walsh
Are Democrats Over That Ezra Klein Piece Yet? Are Democrats Over That Ezra Klein Piece Yet?
A major pundit, unmoored from political reality, suggests Democrats need a brokered convention to replace Biden. Liberals freak out. Stop it!
Feb 20, 2024 / Joan Walsh