What I Learned at the MSNBC 'Democracy' Festival
The line wraps around the block outside the Howard Gilman Opera House at the Brooklyn Academy of Music. We're here for the afternoon session of "MSNBC Live Democracy 2024." Everyone looks and talks like the sort of people who would pay hundreds of dollars to wait in line on a college football Saturday to watch Joy Reid and Alex Wagner giggle about potato chips.
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Alex Wagner's primetime MSNBC show goes off the rails when her teleprompter malfunctions minutes into her first night
The premiere of MSNBC's newest primetime show went awry after an apparent teleprompter malfunction on her first night.
Host Alex Wagner paused and looked confused during her show, "Alex Wagner Tonight," on Tuesday.
“I am thrilled to be here and honored to have this hour every night Tuesday through Friday’s to spend with you," Wagner said at the start of her show.
MSNBC gave Rachel Maddow's 9 p.m. time slot to Wagner after the relatively popular host said she was limiting her television presence to tackle other projects.
"Like most of you watching right now, I’ve been a longtime viewer of the 'The Rachel Maddow Show' and I hope to live up to the incredibly high standard and she has set in covering the stories of the day and bring in context to this moment that we’re living through together," she continued.
That's when the teleprompter apparently malfunctioned, leaving Wagner speechless for a few seconds.
Video of the malfunction was shared widely on social media.
\u201cThe first handoff between Chris Hayes and Alex Wagner as she begins her new show taking over for Rachel Maddow. Then the technical gremlins begin and the teleprompter goes out.\u201d— Mike Sington (@Mike Sington) 1660726490
She addressed the snafu later on the show.
“Yes, we sure did have a case of the technical gremlins at the top of the show, but this is the first one so we’ll work it out. Now I think we’ve gotten it all under control," Wagner said.
Some viewers were angry at MSNBC for the technical foulup while others took the occasion to criticize Wagner.
"Watching Alex Wagner's debut on @MSNBC . What a s***show. Y'all need to get your tech crew on board here...between the horrific camera work, the crappy theme music, glitching over her monologue...it's a real disservice to Alex and to every viewer trying to give her a fair shot," read one tweet.
"Not this watching wet paint, malfunctioning teleprompter reader, Alex Wagner! She's struggling & sustained cringe," said one detractor.
"While not many can fill Rachel Maddow’s big shoes, Alex Wagner did a lousy job on her first night, a solid C, teleprompter reading skills D-. We will not be watching," said another critic.
"HA, She annoys me, won’t be watching. Chris is ok but her no way in hell," read another tweet.
Wagner has been criticized in the past for appearing unprepared for shows.
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