>It’s Official: Ed Rendell Joins NBC and MSNBC as Political Analyst

>The former Pennsylvania Governor made a splash in the media recently when he said the NFL’s decision to cancel a Vikings-Eagles game in the midst of a snowstorm was a sign of the “wussification of America.” Now he has joined NBC News.Read our post on just how this and the “Comcast/NBC Deal” came about. Will Ed Rendell get his own show? That remains to be seen… but it’s a safe bet to say he will. NBC News Official Statement:Former Pennsylvania Governor Ed Rendell has been named NBC News political analyst. The announcement was made today by Steve Capus, President of … Continue reading >It’s Official: Ed Rendell Joins NBC and MSNBC as Political Analyst

Comcast Made a Promise of Diversity with NBC Deal – Will they see it through?

Dr. Boyce Watkins speculated on AOL Black Voices that MSNBC should consider hiring a Black host to replace the now departed Keith Olbermann. Dr. Boyce that’s not likely to happen. We would like to see Cenk Uygur (of The Young Turks.com) get a hosting spot simply because he is a fresh voice in the political media arena. There are rumors that former PA governor Ed Rendell (also pictured here) may actually get a shot at hosting a show. Whatever materializes at MSNBC, an article at Philly.com sheds some light on how the Comcast Corporation and Executive Vice President David Cohen … Continue reading Comcast Made a Promise of Diversity with NBC Deal – Will they see it through?