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. The program aired live at 4:00 p.m. ET on

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Show content

The program was often a mix of news and opinion content, serving as a lead-in to the network's prime time opinion programming. Bashir gave his thoughts on issues of the day along with a panel of guests and relevant interviews pertaining to specific issues being covered. Bashir presented with a liberal left point of view, consistent with the MSNBC network.

Broadcast history

The program originally aired in the 3 p.m. slot, but moved forward one hour on June 25, 2012, replacing ''

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''. '' The Cycle'', a new multi-host program, launched in the 3 p.m. hour the same day. The show ended after its November 22, 2013 episode due to controversial comments Bashir made about the former

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Martin Bashir Resigns From MSNBC

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, December 4, 2013. going on an already-planned Thanksgiving break. On December 4, 2013, Bashir resigned from his position at MSNBC after what were described by ''The New York Times'' as "ill-judged comments"Carter, Bill
Martin Bashir Resigns From MSNBC Over Palin Comments
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'', December 4, 2013. about Palin.

Segments

*Play of the Day - A viral video was shown. *Top Lines - Various soundbites featuring things said by politicians and comedians were highlighted. *Here's the Story - Only featured during the 2012 Republican presidential campaign, a segment featuring discussion on the nominees. *Clear the Air - Martin got his thoughts on a news story of the day.

References

External links

Official websiteOfficial show Twitter account
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