"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."
"First Take did what responsible debate television program should do: pause, confirm, and then engage. In an era where speed often trumps substance, waiting for facts isn’t hesitation — it’s integrity"
Eaglin makes the move to MSNBC from NBC News, where she served as a correspondent and co-host of Stay Tuned, the network’s digital news program geared toward Gen Z audiences.
In a meeting with staffers on Tuesday morning, NBC News Executive Vice President of Editorial Catherine Kim said that it would "be a difficult day for a lot of us" as the cuts were enacted.
The most popular content in almost every medium today is two people having a conversation. But both cable and network news outlets haven't embraced that.
"Proven chemistry is difficult to manufacture. ESPN already knows this pairing works. With another opening on First Take, the easiest decision may also be the smartest one."
"I use the term irresistible on this show. That’s the moments I’m chasing in this show. It’s the one you can’t resist when it shows up in your feed. You’ve seen it five times in that ten second clip, and you’re still unpacking some of the feelings behind it. That’s what success will look like for me building out a roster of shows bringing those feelings out in different ways."