Alan Keyes Signs Deal with MSNBC ***PRESS RELEASE***

MSNBC | 1/7/02 | MSNBC

[Clinton's a liar]

FORMER PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE, U.N. AMBASSADOR ALAN KEYES TO JOIN MSNBC

“Alan Keyes Is Making Sense” to Air Weeknights at 10PM, ET Beginning January 21st

SECAUCUS, NJ- January 7, 2002- Former Presidential Candidate and Reagan-era U.S. Ambassador at the United Nations, Alan Keyes has joined MSNBC as host of a new one-hour commentary show, “Alan Keyes Is Making Sense,” weeknights at 10PM, ET. Erik Sorenson, president and general manager, MSNBC, made the announcement today.

“We're excited that Alan is bringing his highly-regarded grasp of global issues and his larger-than-life personality to MSNBC," said Sorenson. "This network has distinguished itself as the cable news channel for smart young viewers interested in knowing about their world. Alan's deep knowledge, incredible capacity to frame debate, and provocative views will be a great addition to an already-terrific primetime lineup.”

“Alan Keyes Is Making Sense” is a live one-hour talk show providing in-depth analysis and commentary on the issues of the day from politics, economics to the various cultural hot buttons. The program will originate from Washington, D.C.

Keyes received his Ph.D in Government Affairs in 1979 from Harvard University. He served during the Reagan Administration in the U.S. Foreign Service and on the staff of the National Security Council before being appointed Ambassador to the United Nations Economic and Social Council in 1983. He was the Assistant Secretary of State for International Organization Affairs from 1985-87.

Alan Keyes is also a two-time Republican presidential candidate and two-time Republican Senate nominee from the state of Maryland. His greatest public exposure came most recently through his dynamic and much extolled performances in the 2000 Republican Presidential Debates.

For the past 10 years, Keyes has reached a nationwide audience each day through his nationally syndicated radio program, “The Alan Keyes Show: America’s Wake-Up Call.” He is the author of two critically acclaimed books, Masters of the Dream: The Strength and Betrayal of Black America and Our Character, Our Future: Reclaiming America’s Moral Destiny, with a third to be released soon. Keyes and his wife of 19 years, Jocelyn, reside in Maryland with their three children: Francis, Maya and Andrew.

Keyes joins MSNBC’s weeknight line-up, which also includes:

 “The Abrams Report” at 6PM, ET: The latest headlines and investigation on the American strike against terrorism.
 “Hardball with Chris Matthews” at 7PM, ET: A provocative look at the politicians and newsmakers from the business, entertainment and media arenas that have helped shape the country’s political and social landscape.
 Emmy Award-winning “The News with Brian Williams” at 8PM, ET: The only comprehensive live hour-long nightly newscast in primetime. Using the worldwide resources of NBC News, Williams provides viewers with in-depth coverage of the day’s top news stories; interviews with the world’s newsmakers; and a first-hand look at tomorrow’s headlines from around the world.
 “A Region in Conflict with Ashleigh Banfield” at 9PM, ET: Host Ashleigh Banfield takes viewers inside various regions in conflict for a close-up look at the people and their struggle for survival, the politics, and the struggle for power.
“America at War with Lester Holt” at 11PM, ET: The only live news-hour which recaps the days headlines and the most recent developments in the war on terrorism.

[Rowdee]

This is the article you want to read, my friend....

[Rowdee]

This was posted on another thread. The information was taken from the MSNBC web site.

The first weeks' programming will be:

1/21 What would Martin Luther King, Jr. think about military tribunals?

1/22 The Abortion Debate on the 29th anniversary of Roe v. Wade.

1/23 Capital Punishment

1/24 Why do some deem "Harry Potter" evil and praise "Lord of the Rings".

Based on what CAL indicated the format would be in Post #102, these topics should be interesting.

I personally want to find out what all the Harry Potter/Lord of the Rings hulabaloo is about--I've intentionally shied away from both topics.

[seattlesue]

I personally want to find out what all the Harry Potter/Lord of the Rings hulabaloo is about--I've intentionally shied away from both topics.

I am with you, I haven't a clue about issues surrounding these 2.

[seattlesue]

Soooo nice to see you! I am really looking forward to Dr. Keyes' show.

[Rowdee]

Well.....not to get excited! LOL. I found a thread currently that is about Lord of the Rings.....thanks, but I'm not into fantasy! Geeze, the way everybody was going on, I figured we'd have something better than Gone With The Wind or some other phenomenal movie.

Still to figure out the Harry Potter stuff....for some reason, I don't get the impression it is about the Nancy Drew series or the Bobbsey Twins!

[Pontiac]

Thanks for the PING

[Lucius Cornelius Sulla]

I found a thread currently that is about Lord of the Rings..

There are lots of LOTR threads, some emphasizing the fantasy aspects, some the movie as a movie aspects, and some about the moral aspects. I suspect that Amb. Keyes show will be on the last point. Suggest you wait until the 24th until you make a firm decision on this.

[Rowdee]

Thanks, LCS.....the subject matter wouldn't keep me from listening to Keyes....and it will be interesting to hear whatever aspect, whether one or all, that you mentioned.

[Keyes For President]

Sunday afternoon bump!

[Lucius Cornelius Sulla]

So far, all's quiet on the MSNBC front. Let us look forward to interesting and worthwhile discussions on the contents of the shows. It looks like I'll have to read about it on FR, since I don't have MSNBC, only CNBC.

[Lucius Cornelius Sulla]

So far, all's quiet on the MSNBC front. Let us look forward to interesting and worthwhile discussions on the contents of the shows. It looks like I'll have to read about it on FR, since I don't have MSNBC, only CNBC.

[Lucius Cornelius Sulla]

Oops, sorry for the double post.

[leadpenny]

MSNBC just ran a Keyes Promo during IMUS' first commercial break!

FYI for those who don't know, IMUS is the highest rated program on MSNBC.

[Keyes For President]

BTT!

Less than 3 hours away from the premiere!

[Keyes For President]

About two and a half hours away from premiere time.

[Rowdee]

About an hour now........

[RonDog]

Here is a link to streaming AUDIO, so that you can LISTEN to Alan Keyes over over the Internet:

http://www.msnbc.com/news/asx/audio/28/MSNBC_ie5radio.asx

It appears that VIDEO streaming is only available on-line from MSNBC-TV for certain "special events."

[Rowdee]

Thanks.....I already bit the bullet and ordered a 3 month subscription to MSNBC!! Was only something like $3.39....the big thing is I wrote to MSNBC and told them exactly why I purchased their programming; that they had the opportunity to pick up some conservative viewership....but that I don't have a problem pulling the plug regardless of programming if I think they're playing viewers as 'pets'.

So, I'll give it a shot....and I mean it about pulling the plug....the way FOX pulled their little sh***y....I cancelled them.

[billhilly]

Hi Howlin. Some of us have missed you. Welcome back.