Rachel Maddow Criticizes MSNBC’s ‘Diversity Through Subtraction’ Strategy
NEW YORK — In a bold and unexpected move, MSNBC anchor Rachel Maddow shocked audiences Monday night by openly questioning her network’s groundbreaking new approach to diversity—namely, getting rid of it.
Speaking directly into the camera with her signature blend of historical context, raised eyebrows, and the barely contained rage of someone forced to pretend they’re okay with all of this, Maddow took issue with MSNBC’s latest programming shifts. Specifically, the decision to dramatically increase its commitment to inclusion by reducing the number of non-white hosts to an even more manageable zero.
“Now, I’m no corporate strategist,” Maddow said, carefully enunciating every syllable like a kindergarten teacher explaining why biting is bad, “but I’m pretty sure ‘diversity’ means more people, not fewer.”
MSNBC executives, however, remain steadfast in their belief that true representation is best achieved through absence. A leaked memo from network leadership outlines their ...