On Friday, the Corporation for Public Broadcasting announced it is shutting down, and the cast of MSNBC’s The 11th Hour lost its mind as it rolled out the same tired talking points about local news, weather, and children’s educational programming.
However, guest host Antonia Hylton welcomed GOP Rep.-turned MSNBC Republican-turned current Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly and clearly had a desired answer in mind when she asked, “You're in Florida. This is a state that has more rural communities and corners that may lose out on quality reporting but also emergency information as a state that experiences serious storms. What are you worried you might soon see?”
There is no evidence to suggest that Florida will be more vulnerable to storms without CPB. However, the not-so-jolly Jolly told his former colleague, “Well, look, I do think it’s a sad day for the nation and for our culture and frankly, reflects a president who is weak and timid and intimidated by Daniel Tiger. I mean, I'm not sure why they've declared war on culturally relevant, enriching educational programing, because that is essentially what PBS is.”
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