MSNBC Severs Ties With Host Melissa Harris-Perry: Reports

MSNBC Severs Ties With Host Melissa Harris-Perry: Reports
A YouTube screenshot from last year shows MSNBC reporter Melissa Harris-Perry. YouTube
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MSNBC has cut ties with TV host Melissa Harris-Perry after she had a private fight with the network, according to reports on Sunday.

She told CNN and other outlets that her reps are in talks with MSNBC about an exit deal.

I will not be used as a tool for [management's] purposes.
Melissa Harris-Perry, TV show host

I care only about substantive, meaningful, and autonomous work. When we can do that, I will return.
Melissa Harris-Perry, TV show host

MSNBC channel preempted her for campaign coverage with the “Place for Politics” title.

“While MSNBC may believe that I am worthless, I know better,” she also wrote, per The New York Times. “I know who I am. I know why MHP Show is unique and valuable. I will not sell short myself or this show. I am not hungry for empty airtime. I care only about substantive, meaningful, and autonomous work. When we can do that, I will return — not a moment earlier.”

Her show ran from 10 a.m. to noon.

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