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So, you probably heard that the NBC Universal empire will be expanding by one, once it has added The Weather Channel to its media outlets. On MSNBC this morning, the subs on Morning Joe were crowing about CEO Jeff Zucker, sucking up royally, and even hyping GE stock.
It was all really uncomfortable, obvious and out of place when you’re tuning in for news, politics, some pop culture and get NBCU corporate cheerleaders in full pom-pom mode.
Okay, enough ranting; there’s some news to report. If the deal goes through — and it will — Today weatherman Al Roker may be relocating or he’ll be repurposed, becoming the face of The Weather Channel.
Continue reading Al Roker, NBCU and the Weather Channel
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