I've been trying to encourage everyone to seek as much information as possible--from both political sides--before forming opinions on important issues. It's hard, I know, because even the media sources have become almost as polarized as our politicans. Then there's the 24-hour news cycle and the huge reliance people have on the carefully-crafted soundbites from people attempting to be opinion makers.

But yesterday's edition of the New York Times had an extensive article on the MSNBC morning program, "The Morning Joe". The hosts are Joe Scarborough, former Republican Congressman from Florida and Mika Brzezinski, daughter of Zbigniew Brzezinski, foreign policy advisor to many Presidents. The article also described the format of the show, legitimate experts from both political ideologies, who are permitted to have long, uninterrupted discussions on issues of the day.

I guess I knew about Joe Scarborough and liked hm each time I saw him on TV--a thoughtful but strong-opinioned man capable of expressing his beliefs intelligently. I didn't know much about his co-host. I really didn't know the quality and experience of many of the "satellite" people around The Morning Joe table who participate in the daily discussions.

I watched it today and have concluded that the show is worthy of a recommendation. It's a whole lot better than watching the inane non-news of the Today Show, Regis & Kelly, or even any of the aggravatingly repetitive and shallow news channels like CNN. In a few minutes I got some very different perspectives on the pending nomination of Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court, as an example.

Try "The Morning Joe" on MSNBC, I think you'll like it.

Originally Posted by Villages Kahuna

I've been trying to encourage everyone to seek as much information as possible--from both political sides--before forming opinions on important issues. It's hard, I know, because even the media sources have become almost as polarized as our politicans. Then there's the 24-hour news cycle and the huge reliance people have on the carefully-crafted soundbites from people attempting to be opinion makers.

But yesterday's edition of the New York Times had an extensive article on the MSNBC morning program, "The Morning Joe". The hosts are Joe Scarborough, former Republican Congressman from Florida and Mika Brzezinski, daughter of Zbigniew Brzezinski, foreign policy advisor to many Presidents. The article also described the format of the show, legitimate experts from both political ideologies, who are permitted to have long, uninterrupted discussions on issues of the day.

I guess I knew about Joe Scarborough and liked hm each time I saw him on TV--a thoughtful but strong-opinioned man capable of expressing his beliefs intelligently. I didn't know much about his co-host. I really didn't know the quality and experience of many of the "satellite" people around The Morning Joe table who participate in the daily discussions.

I watched it today and have concluded that the show is worthy of a recommendation. It's a whole lot better than watching the inane non-news of the Today Show, Regis & Kelly, or even any of the aggravatingly repetitive and shallow news channels like CNN. In a few minutes I got some very different perspectives on the pending nomination of Elena Kagan to the Supreme Court, as an example.

Try "The Morning Joe" on MSNBC, I think you'll like it.

I never ever miss Morning Joe and have watched it since its inception...a great show ! I think I mentioned this show once before on here....you mean you dont read all my posts word for word VK ?

Morning Joe is a good program to wake up to and listen to the news.

Originally Posted by JUREK

Morning Joe is a good program to wake up to and listen to the news.

May I ask the time the alleged news show starts? I rarely put the TV on during the day. I do not even know what number it is on the dial.

Is MSNBC Joe Scarborough the same former US Rep. Joe Scarborough, R, FL?

Originally Posted by re-tire

6 am


Yes.... same ol Joe

Too early, will have to DVR it. One must have her beauty sleep. You Betcha!!!

Joe is a Rino, but for MSNBC better than usual.

Is he the same Rep. Joe Scarborough who resigned from office after his assistant died mysteriouly with head injuries in his Florida office?

I've been a big fan of the show for a long ime, as well as the show just before it. Scarborough is no RINO- he's what the Republican Party always was before it was hijacked to the right.

I remember watching him often on CSPAN, and he was red-meat right-wing the same way Newt was. I became impressed with him right after Katrina because you could see in his heart he was furious at all levels of the government for screwing up the response. There aren't many times when you actually get to see a man's whole being shift.

I was impressed that his honesty and clear voice was geared solely to getting help for the people of the region, not with blame for any one party. Now, as a TV personality he's one of the few (Anderson Cooper is another) who calls it as he sees it- whatever party is involved.

bkcunningham-- Yes, it is the same Joe.
ptownrob-- If you like Anderson Cooper I rest my case.