NBC’s Roker Claims: ‘Ronald Reagan Probably Would Be Seen Almost Liberally Today’

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During a panel discussion on Tuesday's NBC Today about a new survey on how Americans view the 1980s, co-host Willie Geist noted an interesting political finding: "If a presidential election were held today, according to this survey, 58% would vote for Ronald Reagan over President Barack Obama." [Listen to the audio or watch the video… Read more »

Is Alec Baldwin Headed To NBC’s Late Night Line-Up?

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Saturday Night Live‘s Seth Meyers is still the consensus front-runner to replace Jimmy Fallon on NBC’s Late Night when Fallon moves up to replace Jay Leno next year. But now, The New York Times is reporting that Alec Baldwin could also have a place in NBC’s late night line-up. According to late night expert Bill… Read more »

NBC’s Lauer Impatiently Wonders: ‘What is it Going to Take’ for Gay Athletes to Come Out?

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Leading a panel discussion on Tuesday's NBC Today about the possibility of a professional athlete coming out as gay, frustrated co-host Matt Lauer implored: "It's interesting that in 2013, with attitudes towards homosexuality changing so dramatically in this country, there isn't a single major athlete in a major professional sport playing right now who has… Read more »

NBC’s Lauer Parrots ‘White House’s Argument’ to Curb Gun Rights

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Following an one-sided report on Monday's NBC Today about the push for more gun restrictions, which touted Democratic Connecticut Governor Dan Malloy dismissing the National Rifle Association's Wayne LaPierre as a "clown at the circus," co-host Matt Lauer lamented: "There does seem to be a disconnect…90% of the Americans, when asked about expanding background checks… Read more »