MSNBC AXES THREE PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE ED SHOW:

MSNBC’s lineup is going to look different soon — the news(ish) network is cancelling “The Cycle,” “Now With Alex Wagner” and “The Ed Show.” Alex Wagner and “Cycle” host Ari Melber are sticking around in MSNBC in some capacity, but Ed Schultz and “Cycle” hosts Toure, Krystal Ball and Abby Huntsman will be leaving MSNBC.

“Somehow Al Sharpton remains,” Jim Geraghty deadpans.

It’s NBC and Comcast’s protection money.

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