‘Morning Joe’ Stars Joe Scarborough, Mika Brzezinski Reportedly Feel Part of MS Now’s Slow Phase-Out

This week, MS NOW reduced Morning Joe from four hours to three hours; This marks a significant shift towards expanded daytime programming. According to Rob Shuter’s Naughty But Nice Substack on Friday, March 20, an insider said the change at MS NOW (formerly MSNBC) wasn’t the hosts’ idea. Reports this week detailed a broader scheduling shakeup that moved Stephanie Ruhle and Alicia Menendez to daytime and adjusted Morning Joe hours for Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski. The Associated Press reported that MS NOW said it was the show’s choice, while a source told Shuter that the hosts viewed it as a slow phase-out. One employee told Shuter it was “less hours, same pay.” This segment outlines the timeline, qualifications, and current status.