Episode 1222 • • 1:32:05 - 1:38:30
1222: Booby-Trap
Chris Matthews Resignation and Sexism Allegations
MSNBC host Chris Matthews faced intense criticism following an article by freelance writer Laura Bassett in GQ detailing inappropriate comments he made in a makeup room. The allegations, combined with an open-mic incident involving Hillary Clinton and his recent comments about Bernie Sanders, led to his sudden departure from the network. The hosts analyze the generational divide in communication standards and the role of Bassett's reporting in his firing.