Posted on 01/07/2002 10:57:05 AM PST by Clinton's a liar
“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.
(Even though Fox didn't sign him, I think the ascendency of Fox can be credited with this).
When you consider that his rhetoric tends to close more doors for his "followers" than it opens - this is a very true statement. That's why I like the idea of him putting himself into the commercial market of ideas and discussion. Better the sponsors pay for his emotionally charged demagogery than campaign contributors.
You should listen to Sean Hannity over the radio, with his his voice inflection I just have to turn him off.
I look forward to hearing Mr. Keyes, I hope he stays himself.
What does this mean? Guests and telephone call ins? I wish the press release had a bit more about format. Maybe it is still being worked out.
Brookhiser writes best selling books on George Washington and Hamilton. Keyes does what? Lands a show on MSNBC the lowest rated cable news network.
You should listen to Sean Hannity over the radio, with his his voice inflection I just have to turn him off.
I look forward to hearing Mr. Keyes, I hope he stays himself.
if this is a double post I apologize. Anyone else having problems?
Ah, the voice of envy.
Wrong, bipartison breath (ala Johnny Carson). MSNBC is trying to find a chink in Bush's armor. They can't do it by putting lying liberal democraps up there. The only way for them to beat Bush in 04' is to have a third party candidate, similar to what Ross Perot did to Bush1 and Dole. They are obviously trying to get some of Keyes' ultra conservative issues aired to either alienate moderates (abortion) from voting Republican or garner some fraction of the new conservative/Republican votes (black and Latino) that have, and will be swinging Bush's way over the next 2 years. IMHO
Having transcribed a couple of his speeches -- Why Aren't We Winning? (FR Treason Rally, 7/99) and That Pro-Life Schtick (New Orleans Proudly Pro-Life Supper) -- I fail to understand at all the "annoying voice" observation!
Oh well ... any jab's a good jab if the patriots of FR are dogging the likes of self-serving Alan Keyes, I guess.
GREAT NEWS ... I'm announcing it to all my friends and family. If Keyes can't wake folks, no one can.
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