Talk:MS NOW

Add MS NOW logo to History "Rebranding" section?

The History section includes inset images of logos in use at the time for each period covered. Should it also include the new logo for the 2024-present period at the "Rebranding" subheading? WeekdayUpdate (talk) 06:26, 21 January 2026 (UTC)

Not done: Looking at the page's history, the previous logo was only moved down after the rebrand. MetalBreaksAndBends (talk) 03:37, 4 May 2026 (UTC)

Comcast NBCUniversal MSNBC <> Versant MS NOW

before we get too deep into treating this as one single entity, trying to make the case that these are two distinct entities - different ownership, management at different addresses - that is, more than just a trivial name change: Comcast (CMCSA) NBCUniversal MSNBC 30 Rockefeller Plaza <> Versant Media Group, Inc. (VSNT) MS NOW 229 West 43rd Street Doug Grinbergs (talk) 05:19, 12 April 2026 (UTC)

Hi, Doug! I think you're making a fair point. These are structurally distinct entities, not just a name change:

MSNBC was a division of NBCUniversal, itself a subsidiary of Comcast (CMCSA), headquartered at 30 Rockefeller Plaza.

MS NOW operates under Versant Media Group (VSNT), which completed its separation from Comcast and began trading independently on the Nasdaq on January 5, 2026.

Although the channel maintained much of the same talent and programming, it's now operating under a different parent company, trading under a different ticker symbol, and working from a new headquarters.

Disclosure: I work with Versant and am not editing directly per WP:COI guidelines. Just confirming the factual basis here. WeekdayUpdate (talk) 03:01, 15 April 2026 (UTC)

Post-rebrand programming milestones

COI Disclosure: I work with Versant and am not editing directly per WP:COI guidelines.

The article covers the MS NOW rebrand in detail but has limited coverage of the network's post-rebrand operations. Two independently sourced milestones may be worth noting:

Y Partially done 1. Independent election coverage branding: For the 2026 midterm primaries, MS NOW debuted "We the People" as its election coverage brand — replacing the "Decision" branding the network had shared with NBC News since its launch. This is the first election cycle in the network's nearly 30-year history under its own coverage identity. The debut aired March 3, 2026, covering primaries in Arkansas, North Carolina, and Texas.

NewscastStudio: "MS NOW puts 'We the People' at the center of its election night brand" The Hill: "MS Now shakes up lineup ahead of midterm elections"

N Not Done 2. GLAAD Media Award: The Weekend — which was MS NOW's first program to air under the new name — won Outstanding TV Journalism Segment at the 37th Annual GLAAD Media Awards for its interview with Laverne Cox.

Deadline: "GLAAD Media Awards 2026 Winners List" Variety: "Heated Rivalry, Stranger Things and Traitors Win GLAAD Media Awards"

Both items illustrate the network establishing an independent editorial identity after the spin-off. Would editors consider whether either or both are appropriate for the article? WeekdayUpdate (talk) 03:25, 15 April 2026 (UTC)

Y Partially completed - I completed part of your request. I added a reworded version of the new election coverage brand using the source that verified. The second part of your request failed to verify with the sources provided.

Thank you! S1mply.dogmom (talk) 21:55, 18 May 2026 (UTC)

MS NOW has personnel changes coming up soon

Hi, I would like to make an edit request to the semi-protected page of MS NOW for the current personnel list. Ana Cabrera is departing MS NOW and Peter Alexander is taking her place at the 11 am time slot starting in June. Keep in mind, I am doing this in good faith. RigsTech34 (talk) 15:34, 16 May 2026 (UTC)

• What I think should be changed (format using {{textdiff}}): MS NOW needs to add a new anchor to its current personnel list.
• Why it should be changed: In good faith, I would like to make an edit request on the semi-protected page MS NOW that needs to add Peter Alexander to its current personnel list.
• References supporting the possible change (format using the "cite" button):

RigsTech34 (talk) 15:25, 16 May 2026 (UTC)

References

There is no "current personnel list" and Peter Alexander is already mentioned in the article. Theroadislong (talk) 16:32, 16 May 2026 (UTC)

Actually, MS NOW has a notable personnel list if you want to look there for help, which is what I meant to refer to. It should add Peter Alexander to the list under anchors and hosts and also remove Ana Cabrera, who is departing the network next month. Just saying. RigsTech34 (talk) 16:36, 16 May 2026 (UTC)

 Not done this edit request is not inline with the user's partial block. Theroadislong (talk) 17:08, 16 May 2026 (UTC)

MS NOW's new personnel schedule lineup

"Change the notable personnel section by taking out Ana Cabrera who has left the network to Jacob Soboroff who has a new show on the weekends called "Connect", to Ali Velshi will now be the new host of The 11th Hour every Monday thru Friday, to Stephanie Ruhle who will be starting a new show tomorrow morning and so will Katy Tur. Finally, to Chris Jansing will be MS NOW's chief political reporter. Oh, and from Alicia Menendez's old position on The Weeknight to Luke Russert's new position as co-host of The Weeknight too."~2026-35129-92 (talk) 00:00, 15 June 2026 (UTC)

 Not done: please provide reliable sources that support the change you want made. pattersonuwu ^njz (talk) 02:37, 15 June 2026 (UTC)

References

Update Anchors and hosts list to reflect June 15, 2026 lineup

COI Disclosure: I work with Versant and am not editing directly per WP:COI guidelines.

The article body already documents MS NOW's June 15, 2026 lineup overhaul in the "Rebranding as MS NOW" section, but the Notable personnel → Anchors and hosts list still reflects the pre-overhaul roles, so the two sections now contradict each other. Would an editor consider making the changes below to harmonize the list with the body and with independent trade reporting? Each item is sourced individually so they can be considered separately.

1. Ana Cabrera — remove. She has departed the network.

Current: * Ana Cabrera – Ana Cabrera Reports anchor (2023–present)

Proposed: remove the line.

2. Chris Jansing — move to "American-based correspondents and reporters." Chris Jansing Reports has ended; she has moved to a reporting role as chief political correspondent.

Current (under Anchors and hosts): * Chris Jansing – Anchor, Chris Jansing Reports (2022–present) and MS NOW senior national correspondent (1998–present)

Proposed (move to correspondents): * Chris Jansing – Chief political correspondent (1998–present)

3. Stephanie Ruhle — update show. She moved from The 11th Hour to a new 9–11 a.m. daytime program.

Current: * Stephanie Ruhle – Host of The 11th Hour (2022–present), senior business analyst (2016–present)

Proposed: * Stephanie Ruhle – Host of Money, Power, Politics (2026–present), senior business analyst (2016–present)

4. Ali Velshi — update show. The weekend program Velshi ended; he now hosts The 11th Hour on weeknights.

Current: * Ali Velshi – Anchor of Velshi, correspondent (2016–present)

Proposed: * Ali Velshi – Host of The 11th Hour (2026–present), correspondent (2016–present)

5. Katy Tur — update show title. Katy Tur Reports was rebranded as a standalone program.

Current: * Katy Tur – Katy Tur Reports anchor (2012–present)

Proposed: * Katy Tur – Host of The Moment with Katy Tur (2026–present)

6. Alicia Menendez — update show. She left The Weeknight for a new daytime program.

Current: * Alicia Menendez – The Weeknight co-host (2019–present)

Proposed: * Alicia Menendez – Host of On the Line with Alicia Menendez (2026–present)

7. Luke Russert — update role. He took Menendez's seat as co-host of The Weeknight.

Current: * Luke Russert – Host of MS NOW Live and director of creative services (2008–2016; 2023–present)

Proposed: * Luke Russert – The Weeknight co-host (2026–present) and director of creative services (2023–present)

8. Jacob Soboroff — add to Anchors and hosts. He now hosts a new weekend program (he is already listed under correspondents and can remain there).

Proposed (add): * Jacob Soboroff – Host of Connect with Jacob Soboroff (2026–present)

9. Peter Alexander — add to Anchors and hosts. He joined MS NOW to anchor the weekday 11 a.m. hour and serve as chief national reporter.

Proposed (add): * Peter Alexander – Anchor of MS NOW's 11 a.m. weekday program and chief national reporter (2026–present)

(Note for editors: the network's public schedule lists the 11 a.m. weekday hour generically as "MS NOW Reports" without naming a host; Alexander's anchor role is supported by the Variety and Deadline citations below.)

Thank you for considering these. WeekdayUpdate (talk) 00:53, 24 June 2026 (UTC)