Rebecca Kutler, the new president of MSNBC, faced backlash after convening a virtual meeting to address staff frustrations regarding the cancellation of 'The ReidOut'. Staff members were alarmed to learn of their show's cancellation via media reports rather than direct communication. During a tense 30-minute meeting, Kutler confirmed that the entire show's staff had been laid off, although they would receive severance until April and were encouraged to apply for new positions at MSNBC. Despite assurances, the uncertainty left many staffers feeling shaken and dissatisfied.
Staffers expressed frustration and disbelief, outraged that they had learned of their show's fate from reports in the press rather than leadership.
Despite MSNBC's assurances that new roles will be available, staffers exited the meeting shaken.
Kutler confirmed that the entire staff had been laid off... staffers were told they would receive severance through April.
The shock of learning about their show's fate, married with uncertainty about what comes next, spurred significant frustration with MSNBC brass.
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