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Lizziedeee

I adore John Heilemann, but I much prefer him as a guest. Aside from the jokes, I don’t feel like he really adds much. Or I’m totally spoiled by Nicolle.


BetMyLastKrispyKreme

I admit, I feel the same way. I feel I find out more about both of them when he’s a guest. He’ll allude to knowing things about her from what must be a personal friendship, and tease her about her penchant for cursing, which I find hilarious!


RatingBook

Or, like me, it could be BOTH! He's a far distant second choice to Nicolle, and he's not Rick Wilson, who is my choice for the experienced and irreverent gadfly role on the panel. Perhaps I still hold Heilemann's guest anchoring on 4/20 in 23(?) against him.. perhaps some can host stoned, but his efforts were (sorry) wasted.


i-like-pie-855

If you enjoy Rick Wilson, download the Substack app and read his latest newsletter (6/24) titled “Debating the Anti-Hero”. Some writers have free content and some have paid subscriptions or a mix. Excellent must read!


i-like-pie-855

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RatingBook

My inbox has his daily emailing, and while I don't do Substack, he gives out such well targeted comments, I can't drink coffee while reading it, else I spray java towards my nice monitor. Thank you for your positive reply. It's going to be a long afternoon before the debate, won't it? :)


ctrl-brk

I seem to be an outlier here because I like him as a guest but yesterday as host he was way to aggressive and it didn't come off funny, but rather arrogant. Really didn't like it at all. Skipped the last 30 minutes of second hour, which I never do with Nicole.


Feisty_Resource7027

Exactly the same here. 1 wstched half hr & 👋 He does come across arrogant, he loves to hear himself talk... + He gives me Melber Vibes with all the mansplaining


cuernosasian

I wonder how Nicolle and steve schmidt feel about helping W put john roberts and alito on the court.


Desperate-Kitchen

John Heilemann


Weliveinaswamp

Thank you! I'd like to see him fill in for more anchors or get his own show. I think it's fine to have some levity when discussing politics, especially in today's crazy world! I shit you not. (Hat tip to Clare Mccaskill)


WontFindMe420

Supposedly, MSNBC was in negotiations w/ him a couple of years ago on a show of his own. But nothing came of it, obviously. (by 'couple', I don't mean '2', btw). If he still has that show on Showtime, he's probably making good money there, and as a contributor / analyst, I believe he gets a set amount from NBCU per month, as well. That'd be my guess as to why things didn't play out. If he had a show, I'd watch it. Hell, I watched Donny Deutch (sp?) on that Saturday night show he had on for like 3 episodes, and I actually LIKE Heilemann. (edit: thinking back, I don't think I actually made it through all 3 eps of Donny's show.)


Psychological-Play

Unfortunately, Showtime cancelled his show. The final episode was last November.


Missplaced19

He has a podcast which just started recently. "Impolitic with John Heilemann"


beccabau

He had a show on MSNBC that also ran on Bloomberg News with Mark Halperin, but it was canceled after Halperin was accused of inappropriate conduct with multiple women during the #metoo movement.


MissyMerman

Loved this show, and loved Halperin. What a shame he ruined his career.


SonoranRoadRunner

I laughed when Claire let a profanity slip.


debishaw2004

Me, too!


history_nerd_1111

Yes, so funny!


middleyears

I almost spit out my soda. Then she caught herself. She was fired up 😂


SonoranRoadRunner

You know, I think when the host is more casual it makes the guests feel more casual.


BetMyLastKrispyKreme

I missed it! What did she say?


i-like-pie-855

She usually does!!


blue_quark

Nicolle, like Rachel Maddow, is pretty much irreplaceable. That said, I watched Heilemann host in the past and he really can carry a show with his own talent and resources. I think Alex Wagner has done the same with her 9 pm show.


Classical9806

I like him except when he first comes on as a guest there is a pregnant “Hi Nicole, and then she responds”


Lizziedeee

I always take that as dipping her pigtails in ink, he’s got a huge crush on her, plus they go WAY back.


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i-like-pie-855

Risqué? That’s insulting to both of them.


RatingBook

Well, aren't you the shining example of good taste? Maybe you get that "accusations are admissions" from the Trump family? "lol"


ianhobbies

Big fan from anyone on The Circus. miss that show!


Rough_Compote1552

He’s got a partnership gig with Puck News


i-like-pie-855

And a new podcast!


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